Ben Firth, Author at BLISTER

Rock Climbing Pant Roundup — 2018

November 27, 2018November 24, 2018 by Ben Firth

Previously a bit of an afterthought, climbing pants now come in a wide variety of styles and designs. We spent over 100 days climbing in a few of the current options, and here we've detailed what sets each one apart.

Scarpa Furia S

July 17, 2018July 3, 2018 by Ben Firth

The new Scarpa Furia S is one of the softest climbing shoes on the market, and is designed to offer ultimate precision and grip for overhung terrain. So does it? And how does it compare to shoes like the Scarpa Drago, Five Ten Team VXI, and La Sportiva Futura? Check out our full review.

Tenaya Mundaka

May 15, 2018May 15, 2018 by Ben Firth

The Tenaya Mundaka offers an excellent blend of performance and comfort, and is a great option for intermediate to advanced climbers looking for precision — and a wider fit — than most other high-performance shoes.

Ben Firth

May 15, 2018January 30, 2018 by Ben Firth

Age: 25 | Vitals: 6’1”, 155 lbs. | Years Climbing: 8; Years Snowboarding: 13 | Current Residence: Golden, CO

I grew up in the rainy world of the Pacific Nor…