The VooDoo Climbing Blog: girls in the desert

3/31/08

girls in the desert

Rox, Margot & Me at the belay on Physical Graffiti

Rox on the hike to Ginger Cracks

are we there yet?

nice bouldering weather

Margot

Rox

Roxanna, Margot & I just got back from the Red Rock Rendezvous in Vegas. After the 4 hour drive we loaded up on food at Trader Joe's, stopped at the local climbing shop, and checked into the Bonnie Springs Motel. Rox had a route picked out for us (she did write one of the guide books to Red Rocks ;-) So we drove out to Calico Basin to climb Physical Graffiti (Margot's first multi pitch climb!) it was a blast - the perfect climb for Margot & she cruised it! We hiked out in the dark with huge smiles on our faces - we knew we were in for a fabulous couple of days playing in this Sandstone wonderland!

Margot had a bouldering clinic on Saturday so she stuck around and explored while Rox & I got a late start and headed out to Juniper Canyon to climb Ginger Cracks - the hike was long and warm but as we got closer we were amazed at how beautiful the route is! We ended up bailing after the first pitch because of our late start & very tired bodies...I completely forgot how much fun trad climbing is & how much I love Red Rocks! We vowed to go back and do the route together, next time feeling fresh and waking up when the alarm goes off ;-)... After a little rest, some food & beer we headed to the big RRR festival, caught up with old friends & checked out the new gear. I slept like a baby that night ;-) The next day the weather was a little cooler & breezy - too rainy for another day of long routes but perfect for bouldering! After a yummy breakfast and errands we headed out to the Kraft boulders for some bouldering action! It was a great trip, leaving me really psyched on trad climbing! Feeling tired today but loving every minute of it! Thanks Ladies!

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A few VooDoo Innovations

Environmentally Responsible
The original environmentally responsible urethane climbing hold: VooDoo holds are made with a bombproof semi elastic mix. Our specially formulated polyurethane mix is non TDI, non mercury and our pigments are lead free, creating a safer climbing hold for the buyer and the manufacturer. After 15 years of working with urethanes and understanding all of the benefits we’re happy to see other hold companies are finally switching to urethanes.

Pure Base Technology
VooDoo created a unique manufacturing process that allows us to laminate a pure, semi-flexible base (comparable to the consistency of a modern skateboard wheel) to the standard core material of our holds. The advantages:
*Semi-flexible base adjusts to the surface contours of climbing walls
*Softer base creates more friction between the hold and the wall, dramatically reducing spinning holds.
*Improves the safety and durability of our holds by allowing the edge of the hold to flex rather than chip off and create ugly and sometimes dangerous sharp edges.
*Pure Base does not alter the shape or the texture of the climbing hold, and has been tested to withstand the common cleaning solutions used by climbing gyms across the country.

Dual Texture holds
VooDoo was the first to create dual texture holds and we are still the best at it. The slick texture forces the climber to use the textured gripping surface on the hold which requires more accuracy. Dual texture holds are many course setters’ favorites because they make it difficult to cheat a move.

Hollow Back holds
VooDoo revolutionized the hold industry by inventing the hollow back hold. The hollow backs make our holds lightweight and easier to handle while setting routes. By using less material we keep the cost of the hold and shipping down.

Sliding bolts
Another VooDoo innovation, with a sliding bolt there are more options to use existing t nut locations, allowing you to slide the bolt where you need it. Two attachment points make it so the bigger holds can’t spin.

3/31/08

girls in the desert

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