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Finding the Perfect Big Wall Aider
Finding the Perfect Big Wall Aider
We reviewed eight of our favorite big wall aiders and used them on more than 100 walls, from El Capitan to Baffin Island. We evaluated aiders using five main criteria: comfort, ease of walking up, durability, ease of use free climbing, and top-stepping. We then chose our top aiders in three categori...
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Yates Big Wall Ladder
$45 (6 step) $50 (7 step)
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Editors' Choice - Video video review
Metolius Alpine Aider
$30
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Fish Smart Aider
$23.50
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Petzl Quickstep
$35.00
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Petzl GradiStep Etrier
$45
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Metolius Easy Aider
$33
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