Canyon Gear in Springwood, New South Wales | Outdoor equipment shop

Canyon Gear

Locality: Springwood, New South Wales

Phone: +61 404 273 313

Address: 88 Farm Road 2777 Springwood, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.canyongear.com.au/

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25.01.2022 A lightweight tool designed specifically for use with fiddlestick-style retrievable anchors with end holes. It provides a safe and effective way to close the system, preventing accidental release, without using up working carabiners. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/product/fiddlestick-quickdraw/

25.01.2022 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to explode globally, many of us have been pondering whether it is still safe to head out on adventures. The advice from medic...al experts is that the best thing we can all do as a community to slow the spread of coronavirus is to socially isolate. That means working from home, not going to social gatherings, and avoiding unnecessary travel. Hard as it is to hear, outdoor adventures fall into that final category. Not only do you risk spreading the virus (most trips aren't done solo and there is evidence coronavirus can survive on hard surfaces and in water for days), but if you need a rescue you'll be adding to an already strained health system. Put your adventures on hold. Use the time to sort photos from your old adventures or trawl maps and trip reports for inspiration for future trips when life returns to normal. Nature will still be there at the end of this, but if we as a community don't do our part, many thousands of people may not. See more

24.01.2022 Compact and lightweight, this kit provides two lengths of contrasting 8mm cord, providing endless opportunities to learn and practice knots. It's a useful tool for keeping your rope skills sharp while social isolation keeps you from outdoor adventures. More information: https://www.canyongear.com.au/product/knot-tying-kit/

24.01.2022 This week only: save 10% on BlueWater 8mm Canyon Extreme rope. The ultimate canyoning rope, particularly for more remote, challenging adventures. The Canyon Extreme is a compact, ultra-light rope that combines a Technora sheath for superior cut and abrasion resistance with a super-strong and truly-static Dyneema core. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au//bluewater-8mm-canyon-extre/

22.01.2022 While Canyon Kegs are tough, they’re not unbreakable. Over time, sharp impacts or crushing against canyon walls can lead to a crack forming in the lid. Dirt and grit can also damage the rubber seal. We now stock replacement lids and rubber gaskets, allowing you to replace damaged components while reusing your existing keg. It will save you money, and reduce waste. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/p/canyon-keg-replacement-lid/ and https://www.canyongear.com.au//canyon-keg-replacement-gas/

22.01.2022 The Cousin Trestec Optima is a dry treated dynamic rope that is is ideally suited for use with the Kong Slyde, allowing you to make a cost-effective adjustable safety lanyard with dynamic shock absorption. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au//cousin-trestec-optima-dyna/

19.01.2022 NEW PRODUCTS: Mad Rock Ultra Tech HMS and Screw Gate Ideal accessory carabiners that pack fully-rated strength into a lightweight, compact design. The HMS version is ideal for uses where rope runs directly across the surface, such as belaying with munter hitch, while the standard screw is ideal for a range of rigging and rescue uses.... More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au//mad-rock-ultra-tech-hms-sc/ https://www.canyongear.com.au//mad-rock-ultra-tech-hms-sc/

19.01.2022 This canyon quickdraw combines two Mad Rock Ultra Tech HMS carabiners with a 22kN rated nylon dogbone. It can be used for in a range of rigging situations, including to secure a releasable Figure-8 block or as a secure spacer. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/product/canyon-quickdraw/

18.01.2022 New product: Rope Rescue & Rigging Field Guide A practical and easy to reference field guide written specifically for those engaging in backcountry rope rescue. The compact size and use of waterproof paper make it easy to carry when undertaking training exercises or during actual rescues.... This book is useful for advanced canyoners wishing to expand their vertical skills, particularly those that may be needed in an emergency. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/product/rope-rescue-rigging/

16.01.2022 The NZ Prime Minister has announced a travel bubble with Australia will start in early 2021, which is great news for anyone wanting to get into some aquatic canyons this summer. We've got you covered with the essential Canyoning in New Zealand guidebook by Daniel Clearwater. With more than 50 detailed canyon descriptions, beautiful photographs, maps, and a range of information vital for trip planning, this is the definitive guidebook to NZ canyons.... https://www.canyongear.com.au/pr/canyoning-in-nz-guidebook/

15.01.2022 A versatile personal anchor system, the Sterling Chain Reactor not only acts as an adjustable safety tether, it can also be used to extend an abseil device, as a foot loop when ascending, or to hang a rope bag while abseiling. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/produ/sterling-chain-reactor/

15.01.2022 We've just received a new batch of Dan Clearwater's exceptional Canyoning in New Zealand guidebooks. With NZ likely to be the first place where international travel can resume, next summer could be the perfect time to head over and explore some spectacular aquatic canyons. Best of all, we've managed to bring the price down, so they're now just $65.... More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/pr/canyoning-in-nz-guidebook/

15.01.2022 T2 has written a list canyon closures following the 2019/20 bushfires. It's not exhaustive, but covers most of the canyoning areas near Sydney. It will be updated over the coming weeks and months as canyons are reopened.

15.01.2022 BlueWater's exceptional 9mm polyester canyoning rope is back in stock. The Canyonator is a hard-wearing, high-strength polyester rope specifically designed for canyon environments. It delivers an excellent balance of performance, durability, and value for money. We now have it in two length / colour combinations: a 33m green rope or a 65m orange.... More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/pro/bluewater-9mm-canyonator/

13.01.2022 A selection of the items we currently stock

13.01.2022 NEW PRODUCT: Mad Rock Hulk HMS Autolock An auto-locking gate ensures this carabiner remains securely closed at all times. The design makes it perfect for use with a descender, delivering even friction and preventing the formation of sharp edges. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/p/mad-rock-hulk-hms-autolock/

11.01.2022 NEW PRODUCT: Colan PCA Personal Bushfire Blanket The Colan PCA Personal Bushfire Blanket provides protection from direct flames and radiant heat, providing a potentially life-saving final line of defence from bushfires. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au//colan-pca-personal-bushfir/

11.01.2022 NEW PRODUCT: Kong Slyde The Kong Slyde is an incredibly handy self-locking plate that allows you to create your own adjustable safety lanyard that is lightweight, compact, and affordable. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/product/kong-slyde/

10.01.2022 Designed to be the most versatile rigging and abseiling tool available, the Rock Exotica Totem is not only a great descender, it can be used to rig releasable anchors, as a belay device, a rigging plate, a progress capture, and to ascend a rope. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au//rock-exotica-totem-descend/

09.01.2022 The Canyon Gear store is guided by three central objectives: to provide a service to canyoners, to support a sustainable future for canyons, and to protect the environment more broadly. In light of the horrific year we've just had, I've donated all proceeds from the store to a range of community and environmental organisations. It's been an extremely tough year for many people, but if you've been lucky enough to get through unscathed, please consider sharing some of that good... fortune. https://fatcanyoners.org///29/nature-needs-a-helping-hand/

09.01.2022 New product: Dyneema pull cord extender When using a fiddlestick-style toggle, the end of the pull cord closest to the anchor suffers the majority of the wear and tear as it runs over abrasive rocks and sharp edges. The pull cord extender is a sacrificial tool that takes this abuse, protecting your main pull cord so it doesn’t need replacing or end up being cut shorter. Made from the highest grade of Dyneema available (SK99), the 5m length is terminated at each end with a Loc...ked Brummel Eye Splice. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/p/dyneema-pull-cord-extender/

07.01.2022 KTI, the Australian company that manufactured the Safety Alert PLB, have announced they will be winding down their operations. In an era when there are so few products still made in Australia, is was great to be able to stock a best-in-class PLB designed and manufactured in Melbourne. Thankfully, KTI have committed to continue providing warranty support for their PLBs. They've also announced that the Safety Alert will be taken over by Jotron, a global leader in safety communication products.

07.01.2022 New product: CRKT Bear Claw E.R. emergency knife The CRKT Bear Claw E.R. is a knife designed to be easy to grip, hard to lose, and capable of cutting rope or webbing extremely quickly in an emergency. A blunt, tear drop tip removes the risk of accidental cutting or penetration, while the unique finger hole delivers fantastic control.... The sheath is designed to attach to a harness or pack, securely holding the knife but allowing it to be deployed quickly and smoothly when needed. This feature makes it ideal for use in aquatic canyons. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/pro/crkt-bear-claw-blunt-tip/

06.01.2022 Grant Prattley's excellent Canyoning Technical Manual is back in stock. This book is an essential guide for canyoners looking to learn more advanced rigging, ropework, and rescue techniques. It covers topics including trip planning, equipment, teamwork, water hazards, abseiling, ascending, knotcraft, anchors, pitch setup, pitch rigging, passing a knot, belaying, lowering and raising.... More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/p/canyoning-technical-manual/

05.01.2022 Marlow D12 SK99 utilises the highest grade of Dyneema to produce an extremely tough, abrasion-resistant pull cord with unmatched strength, making it ideal for use with fiddlestick-style retrievable anchors. The addition of the ArmourCoat polyurethane coating substantially increases abrasion resistance and improves grip. Pre-stretching and heat-setting make it stronger, remove stretch, and result in a firmer rope that is less prone to tangling. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au//marlow-d12-sk99-dyneema-pu/

03.01.2022 It might not be possible to go canyoning at the moment, but that doesn't mean you can't improve your technical rope skills. One resource we highly rate is Rich Carlson's website (https://canyonsandcrags.com/knowledge-base/). His "knowledge base" section contains a range of articles on rigging, rescue, and canyon problem-solving, many with great video tutorials. He also shares his insights on Facebook via The Art of Ropework group.

03.01.2022 You're never too young for awesome canyoning gear! Baby River might not know how to use it yet, but if his enthusiastic chomping on a SQWUREL was anything to go by he may share his father's outdoor gear obsession. (P.S. BluuGnome / BG Gear, you may have a whole new market for high-end chew toys.)

03.01.2022 Nothing like receiving a box-load of new Mad Rock carabiners. We had been running low, and were even sold out of a few popular accessory 'biners, but not any more.

02.01.2022 Are you looking to pick up a short abseiling rope? We have some end of spool lengths available of the Imlay 9.2mm Canyonero rope at 15% off the RRP, with free postage Australia-wide. Available lengths are 30, 41 and 42 metres.... https://www.canyongear.com.au/product-category/specials/

02.01.2022 We can now add a Locked Brummel Eye Splice to your Dyneema pull cord (whether a new purchase, or on your existing fiddlestick-style retrievable anchor kit). The splice creates a secure, low profile eye which can be girth hitched to your toggle. It drastically increases the breaking strength of the pullcord, won’t slip under load, and provides a smoother profile to avoid potential snags. More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/pr/locked-brummel-eye-splice/

01.01.2022 Social isolation rules might be preventing canyoning adventures, but the extra free time is a great opportunity to improve your technical skills. Grant Prattley’s Canyoning Technical Manual is an essential guide for canyoners looking to improve their ropework and rescue skills. For a limited time we are giving away a free knot tying kit with each copy, allowing you to practice your ropework from the comfort of the couch.... More info: https://www.canyongear.com.au/p/canyoning-technical-manual/