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Metolius Master Cams
$46.95
The Master Cams by Metolius are their first single stemmed cam they have made due to all the different styles of cracks you can encounter when climbing. Based on the idea that a single stemmed cam can fit better into awkward cracks and fissures than the U-shaped body and the flexible, single cable reduces leverage to minimize walking in certain funky placements. The Master Cam offers climbers a narrow head and flexy cable piece that is made especially for hard aid or free climbing, and its silky smooth trigger action allows for quick placements and removal. The longer body affords additional reach when top-stepping or stretching for that hard-to-get placement, and the Range Finder on the cam lobes you get a quick look assessment to whether or not the piece will be effective in its placement. Each cam is hand-built in Bend, Oregon and is thoroughly inspected and every unit is tested to 5 kN. Master Cams are CE and UIAA certified.
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Trango Splitter 4 Flex Cams (Spring 2010)
$59.95
ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL. The FlexCams by Trango offer up a killer combination of function – quality and value. We’ve added a #0.5 and #9 to extend the range so we’ve got you covered from sub-tips to big fists. The axle lengths have been carefully calibrated to maximize stability and minimize walking and – best of all – the five smallest sizes utilize the Splitter 4Cam design. These direct-offset cams let you place them in really shallow pockets and – in a pinch – you can hang them off a single pair of cams (think shallow pin-scars) and still have enough strength to catch a reasonable fall. All sizes still have the doubled UltraTape slings so you can clip in at three different lengths. All this and they’re still one of the lightest and best value cams on the planet. FEATURES of the Splitter 4 Flex Cams Weight: 60 to 244gm (lightest cams out there) Strength: 8kN-15kN
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Metolius Ultralight Power Cams- All Sizes
$62.5
Description of Metolius Ultralight Power CamsThe all-around workhorse of the Metolius line, Power Cams are at home on any type of rock, from the big walls of Squamish granite to the desert towers of Utah Sandstone, from mountainous Rockies limestone to super-hard Gunks quartzite. They’re also perfect whether you’re free or aid climbing, high in the mountains or at a roadside crag. With our new Range Finder feature giving you instant placement feedback, they are easier and safer to place than ever! Extensive testing in real rock has convinced us to design Power Cams to maximize holding power. We achieve greater holding power by reducing the cam angle slightly so the cam lobes push out harder against the walls of the placement. We’ve also widened the faces of the cam lobes to get more grip and to spread the force of a fall over a larger area. The best all-around climbing cam is now significantly lighter and more versatile due to our new Direct Axle Technology (DAT). D
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Wild Country Zero Cams
$54.99
As a company dedicated to meeting then beating the standards of the day the Zeros project was the essentail first part of Wild Country’s 21st century overhaul. This overhaul was dedicated to making the lightest gear possible. Inspired by the new era of speed ascents in the Valley by the Hubers, Dean Potter, Leo Houlding and the new wave of uber-difficult clean-aid routes others that Wild Country felt that the time was ripe for the original cam company to make its contribution with the creation of the Zero Cams.
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Metolius Climbing Tape
$3.95
We’ve searched high and low for best finger and hand tape available. We’ve tried everything and nothing we’ve found is better for climbing. Metolius Climbing Tape is more durable and sticky than thing else out there. After all, it is made by climbers for climbing.
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C.A.M.P. Tri Cams
$62.95
Description of C.A.M.P. Tri CamsPatented camming unit that utilizes the superior strength and stability of the tripod. The versatile design allows for use in cammed and chocked positions. Great for pockets, horizontal cracks and other unconventional placements. 11 sizes to fit cracks and pockets ranging from 16 to 92 mm. Color coded for easy identification. First four sizes (0.5 – 2.0) available pre-packed for a discount. First four sizes are now also available with anodized heads and colored Dyneema webbing to increase strength and durability (available pre-packed or sold individually).Since their introduction to the market over twenty years ago, tricams have been a standard on American trad racks. They really are the most versatile piece of rock pro on the planet.Features:Fits cracks ranging in size from 16 to 92 mm
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Metolius Climbing Glove
$24.95
The Metolius Climbing Glove is a 3/4 length fingerless glove that is great for big walls, long multi-pitch routes and continuous belaying. Constructed with a snug fit and incredible dexterity, you can free climb while wearing them! The gloves are reinforced in high wear areas and have double stitched finger openings, keeping you from blowing them out when you need them most.When aid climbing, you need protection from metal residue, rope handling, hauling and the basic ropework you endure while climbing a wall. The Metolius Climbing Glove is the one thing you cannot forget in your bag when going for multiple days.
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Mammut Mirage Climbing Harness
$49.95
Description of Mammut Mirage Climbing HarnessAll-around climbing harness with an optimum blend of wearing comfort, weight and user-friendliness. Adjustable leg loops make it an ideal companion for alpine terrain as well as sport climbing routes.Features:Hypalon skeleton for increased support Trapez shaped Y-leg loops for anatomical fit 4 stiffened cord gear loops Patented tie-in protector prevents the harness from abrasion damage Functional drop seat buckle and haul loop
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G3 Ascent Climbing Wires
$19.95
Description of G3 Ascent Climbing WiresUpgrade the TARGA Ascent for even steeper terrain Features:Stainless steel wires. Adds 25mm height to Ascent heel for total height of 95mm. Ideal for bigger boots Weight – 16g / .56oz
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Boreal Falcon Climbing Shoes
$135
Description of Boreal Falcon Climbing ShoesFlexibility and sensitivity define this model. It offers similar advantages to climbing barefoot but without the inconvenience. This model offers a more sensitive climbing experience for those that really want to feel the rock. The different thicknesses in the sole and its tested rand allow the toes to flex, increasing the natural movement of the foot. Perfect for extreme overhanging routes and boulders where toe placement is critical. Recommended for technical sport climbing and bouldering. Features:465 gr. pair. Size 6 u.k.High quality Split leather with super-adjustable nylon tape lacing system Integrated padded mesh tongue for comfortRubber reinforcement across the toes Boreal FS-QUATTRO.Thickness4 – 4.6 mm depending on size IRS sole and heel Slip-lasted
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G3 Climbing Wires Extra Long
$21.95
Description of G3 Climbing Wires Extra LongG3 Climbing Wires have fast become the accessory standard for backcountry travel. The two pairs of stainless wires upgrade the TARGA telemark bindings to a full-fledged climbing machine. The same wires can be used with the 15mm Binding Shims and as replacements for the 8mm and 21mm Climbing Heels. G3 XL Climbing Wires are designed for super steep ascents. An upgrade to the TARGA telemark binding, G3 XL Climbing Wires (a.k.a. Tall Boys) are stainless steel and ski pole activated.Features:Weight – 23g / .8ozHeight – 8cm / 3.3in
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Moon Climbing Moon Fingerboard
$69.95
Action Direct doesn’t get sent with a few extra pitches and a lot of wishful thinking. Enter the Moon Climbing Moon Fingerboard. The Moon Fingerboard is not for beginners (there’s not a single jug on the whole board). This advanced fingerboard is a highly specialized training board for the serious and well-experienced users. Designed with the Moon philosophy, less is more, this sleek, lightweight fingerboard is an ideal training supplement for both sport climbers and boulders. With an assortment of two-digit edges, two-, three-, and four-finger pockets, two types of slopers, and single-pad and half-pad crimps. The Moon Fingerboard isn’t just for hanging, it’s a unique highly-specialized training system that focuses on pure finger power. The Moon Fingerboard is to be used at your own discression. Moon Climbing provides detailed training programs, and suggestions for the board to help you crank harder and remain uninjured.
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Falcon Guides Rock Climbing Arizona
$23.95
Description of Falcon Guides Rock Climbing ArizonaA select guide to 25 of Arizona’s best and most popular climbing areas.Features:Author: Stewart M. GreenFirst Edition528 PagesPublisher: FalconPaperback
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FALCON ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING
$14.95
Description of Falcon Guides Climbing the Cascade VolcanoesThe Cascade volcanoes dominate the landscape in the Pacific Northwest. For years adventuresome locals have explored the glaciated flanks of these impressive giants, and climbers around the globe are drawn to the region with sights set on snow-capped summits. For many, climbing one volcano is the achievement of a lifetime; for others, the pursuit of these mountains becomes a lifelong obsession. Described in this book are routes up eighteen of these majestic peaks, from British Columbia south through Washington and Oregon to California.Features:Written by Jeff Smoot192 Pages
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Mammut Goblin Climbing Shoes
$109
Description of Mammut Goblin Climbing ShoesState of the art Velcro shoes for the most difficult climbing routes and bouldering.Features:Soft anatomically cut midsole for increased edging powerSuper Sticky vibram XSV rubber soleHeavily down-turned last for power at the toeSynthetic leather for less stretchExclusive Mammut molded soleVelcro closure for easy entry and escapeModel last Radical ASynthetic leatherCotton liningVibram 4mm sole
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Metolius Cam Lube (Spring 2010)
$4.95
ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL. The Cam Lube by Metolius – Keep your cams running smoothly with our specially formulated cam lubricant. FEATURES of the Cam Lube by Metolius Patented wax formula Gives your cams ultra-smooth performance Seals out dirt and moisture goes on wet – sets up dry Self-cleaning action reduces wear by shedding dirt FEATURES of the Cam Lube by Metolius Weight: 60 ml (2 fl. oz.)
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Climbing Magazine January 2009 Issue
$5.99
Description of Climbing Magazine January 2009 Issue The ultimate climbing magazine!Features:2008 GOLDEN PITON AWARDS – Recognizing 2008’s top achieversHIDDEN TREASURE – The Obed – Tennessee’s premier sport cragSANDBLASTED – The multi-pitch walls of the Taghia Gorge, MoroccoTHE STYLE THAT COUNTS – The life, climbs, and artistic vision of Andy Parkin8 CONFESSIONS OF A CLIMBING MOM – The intersection of motherhood and climbing
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Metolius M-16 Bouldering Brush (Spring 2010)
$4.95
ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL. FEATURES of the M-16 Bouldering Brush by Metolius The ideal brush for scrubbing holds Originally designed to clean the internals of an M-16 rifle Two different head sizes Super-stiff bristles It’s also great for cleaning the intricate parts of your cams Embossed with the Metolius logo
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Petzl Elios Climbing Helmet
$64.95
Description of Petzl Elios Climbing Helmet This low profile helmet is easy to adjust, comfortable and well-ventilated. The improved dial adjustment system is quick and easy to use, even when wearing the helmet. Using a combination of shell and foam technology, it’s perfect for rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, canyoning and caving.Lightweight and durable helmetFeatures:Injection molded ABS shell is both lightweight and durableExpanded polystyrene liner absorbs impactsAdjustable chinstrap, nape height and headband for an extremely comfortable fitEasy-to-use molded adjustment wheel quickly dials in the headband size, even while the helmet is being wornChin strap position adjusts forward or backward and redesigned side-release chin strap buckle is positioned off to the side for comfortNarrow polyester webbing straps offer improved comfortHeadlamp attachment with 4 optimally placed clipsCompatible with VIZION face shieldInjection molded ABS shellExpanded
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Scarpa Force Climbing Shoes
$125
Scarpa Force Climbing ShoesA sensitive, versatile shoe for climbers who value both comfort and performance.Features:Upper: Suede/Lorica®Lining: TaibrelleMidsole: V-Tension? systemSole: Vibram® XS Grip; 4mmLast: FFWeight: 256g; 9oz (1/2 pair size 40)
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Scarpa Mago Climbing Shoes
$150
Description of Scarpa Mago Climbing ShoesItalian for magician- for all the amazing feats that theseshoes are capable of; lace-up for maximum control and power.Features:Upper: Suede/LoricaClosure: Lace-upMidsole: X-tensionTM systemSole: Vibram® XS Grip; 3.5 mmLast: FHSizes: 33-45 (half sizes)Weight: 450g (40.5)
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TwentyTwo Tall Climbing Bail
$12
Description of TwentyTwo Tall Climbing BailThese heel bails are a 1/2 inch longer than the standard bails. They come to just over 2 1/4 inches above the heel plate. Recommended for people with larger feet and those who skin up steeper slopes.Features:2 bails
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Scarpa Feroce Climbing Shoes
$155
Description of Scarpa Feroce Climbing ShoesDesigned for high performance smearing/ steeps/ pockets/ thin cracks; precision and power…Features:Upper: Suede/LoricaClosure: 3 power strapsSole: Vibram® XS Grip; 3.5mmLast: FOSizes: 34-45 (half sizes)Weight: 246g (½ pair size 40.5)
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Scarpa Techno Climbing Shoes
$129
Description of Scarpa Techno Climbing ShoesThe embodiment of a high-performance trad shoe-climb edges or cracks in comfort; you’ll love’em as much as your own mama.Features:Sole: Vibram® XS Grip; 4 mmLast: men’s FNSizes: men’s 36-47 (half sizes)Weight: men’s 214g (1/2 pair size 42)
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Metolius Climbing Tape (Spring 2010)
$3.95
ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL. The Climbing Tape by Metolius is a handy product that has many uses aside from protecting your hands from gnarly jam cracks: first aid – emergency gear repair – supporting a sore finger or wrist. FEATURES of the Climbing Tape by Metolius Includes illustrated – step-by-step taping instructions Available individually or in 32 roll case SPECIFCATIONS: 100% cotton athletic tape Length: 1 1/2 in. wide x 45 in.
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Boreal Sol Climbing Shoes
$99.95
Description of Boreal Sol Climbing ShoesAll round performance for low volume feet. Specially designed for those that have a narrow or low volume foot that struggle to fill a regular climbing shoe. The shape gives either men or women the confidence to climb longer and harder thanks to its exceptional fit.Features:460 gr. pair. Size 5 u.k.High quality split leather upperReinforced double velcro closureIntegrated padded mesh tongue for comfortPU Air Net for ventilation and comfortHalf stiff midsoleBoreal FS-QUATTRO soleThickness: 4 – 4.6 mm depending on sizeIRS padded heelSlip-lasted construction
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Climbing Photo Annual 2010
$5.99
Climbing Photo Annual 2006The ultimate climbing magazine! A photo spectacular! Over 90 photos from around the world.Features:High IntensityVisions are expanded and realized as Hueco Tanks gets a batch of classic new highballs.By Matt WilderPhotos by Boone SpeedThe Other Side?Seriously, I swear it?s true.? One of today?s best young photographers shares his favorite photos and the hilarious tales behind them.Story and photos by Keith LadzinskiBannedAn eclectic cast of climbers tastes the culture and limestone of Cuba ? just don?t tell Uncle Sam.Story and photos by Beth Wald
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Moon Climbing Sport Chalk Bag
$14.95
Looking to trim every extra ounce for the light and sleek send of your sport climbing project? Check out the Moon Climbing Sport Chalk Bag. With a smaller, minimalist shape, the Sport Chalk Bag cuts out extra weight and fabric leaving you with only the necessities. In addition, the redesigned closure system utilizes an external fixed cord-lock. Squeeze and pull to open and close. Ideal size for those looking to trim bulk or women with smaller hands. Waist belt included.
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Climbing Magazine March 2009 Issue
$5.99
Description of Climbing Magazine March 2009 IssueThe ultimate climbing magazine!Features:GALLERY – Phalanx of Will, monster dyno whipper, and Hebrides trad gnarPLANET X – The science of high-end headpointingNOBODY?S FOOL – the hyper-talented and complex Alex HonnoldGET SHORTY! – Celebrating the oft-overlooked (but long-relevant) ropedbouldering genre
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A Guide to Rock Climbing in the Spokane Area
$9.95
Description of A Guide to Rock Climbing in the Spokane AreaA Guide to Hiking, Climbing, Skiing, and Exploring the Mountain And Surrounding AreaDrawings and descriptions of over 25 climbs in and around the Spokane, Washington area. Bob Loomis Features:Written by Bob LoomisIllustrated by Nancy LoomisPaperback 255 pages3rd Edition
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Mammut Tripod Climbing Helmet
$74.95
Description of Mammut Tripod Climbing HelmetUltralight In-mold climbing helmet with excellent ventilation for long and demanding uses. The light and versatile adjustable wearing system guarantees ideal comfort.Features:Size 48-55 cm, 53-61 cm Weight in g 255 All-round, fully adjustable chin strap for ideal fit Standard EN 12492 In-mold helmet with EPS core and tough Microshell Large ventilation openings for good air circulation and heat discharge Ergonomic interior with comfortable padding Superlight and simple to adjust headband for quick fit Height and size-adjustable headband 4 large and stable clips for headlamps Optimally suitable for Multipitch Rockclimbing, Via Ferrata, Sportsclimbing Suitable for Classical Alpinism, Expeditions, Rescue / Guide / Work
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Petzl Meteor III Climbing Helmet
$94.95
Description of Petzl Meteor III Climbing HelmetUltralight helmetUltralight and ventilated climbing helmet.With the METEOR III, one can focus on the activity.Features:Easy to forget it is being worn Lightweight, Excellent ventilation, twice the ventilation surface area of the previous model Comfortable internal foam Adjustable headband circumference Chinstrap buckle lateral position4 headlamp clips Integrated inserts for attaching the VIZION ice climbing face shield. Headband height adjusts at the nape87cm of ventilation surafce area
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Black Diamond 01/02/03 Climbing Wires
$14.95
Description of Black Diamond 01/02/03 Climbing WiresTo reduce leg strain when you?re climbing super steep or more mellow skin tracks, we make 5.5 cm and 3.5 cm climbing wires that work with all of our bindings. Features:Short wires?3.5 cm longLong wires?5.5 cm for steeper skin tracks
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Metolius Climbing Glove (Spring 2010)
$29.95
ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL. FEATURES of the Climbing Glove by Metolius Ultimate climbing glove! Snug fit plus incredible dexterity 3/4 length fingers French cowhide main body w/triple-stitched – split cowhide palm reinforcement All wear areas are reinforced Double-stitched finger openings Bar tacked – webbing clip-in loop Hook and loop wrist closure Embossed logo SPECIFICATIONS for XS: Palm Circumference: 6.25 – 7.00 in. SPECIFICATIONS for Small: Palm Circumference: 7.00 – 7.75 in. SPECIFICATIONS for Medium: Palm Circumference: 7.75 – 8.50 in. SPECIFICATIONS for Large: Palm Circumference: 8.50 – 9.25 in. SPECIFICATIONS for XL: Palm Circumference: 9.25 – 10.00 in.
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Boreal Blade Climbing Shoes
$134.95
Description of Boreal Blade Climbing ShoesAsymetrical shoe with a slight down curve at the toe. Due to the rigidity at the toe it offers positive support on all types of foot holds.Features:490 gr. pair. Size 6 u.k.High quality split leather upperReinforced double velcro closureIntegrated padded mesh tongue for comfortRubber reinforcement across the toesCanvas linedHalf stiff midsole with anatomic cutawayBoreal FS-QUATTRO soleThickness: 4 – 4.6 mm depending on sizeIRS sole and heelSlip-lasted construction
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Black Diamond Climbing Peckers
$17.95
Description of Black Diamond Climbing PeckersFor hairline cracks, subtle seams and indistinct fractures, the Pecker?s knife-thin, double-tapered blade fits where nothing else will. Features:#1 33 g (1.2 oz) #2 62 g (2.2 oz) #3 111 g (3.9 oz)Knife-thin, double tapered blades
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SuperTopo Alaska Climbing
$29.95
Description of SuperTopo Alaska ClimbingWhether looking to climb Denali?s West Buttress or scale a wall in the Ruth Gorge, Alaska Climbing is the book to take you there. Author Joseph Puryear?s result of 15 years of Alaska Range climbing and research is the most detailed information ever for the region?s best climbs. Included are routes of all abilities from moderate snow climbs to the difficult test-pieces of the range. Each climb gets detailed photo-diagrams, in-depth strategy, camping info, retreat beta, and first ascent history. Detailed color topos and maps bring these climbs to life.Features:Written by Joseph Puryear30 routesDifficulty: Easy snow, 5.8, A1 to steep ice, 5.11, A3 Most accurate & detailed topos ever!First ascent historyUSGS maps for each climbOver 150 recent color photos, from the area?s top mountaineering photographersCritical information on how to stay alive in the Alaska RangeDetailed approach and descent betaSuggestions for other area c
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Mammut Samurai Climbing Shoes
$119.95
Description of Mammut Samurai Climbing ShoesTop-grade lace-up shoe for all climbers and boulderers who place particularly high demands on shoe performance.Features:Fabric: Leather, Synthetic LeatherLining: NoneSole: Vibram® 4mmLast: Radical AWeight: 400gAsymmetric and downturned lasts for perfect pull in overhangs and power transfer to small stepsMaterial mix of synthetic and natural leather allows comfort and performance to be coordinated in an ideal ratioSpecial rubber heel construction ensures the build-up of a perfect and long-lasting pre-tension Progressive transfer of the powerflow from the foot to the toesSoft anatomical cut midsole for increased edging powerSuper Sticky Vibram® XSV rubberSmooth lace-up system
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Arcteryx X350a Climbing Harness
$154.95
Description of Arcteryx X350a Climbing HarnessDesigned for ice and mixed climbers, the X350a is a fully adjustable harness with integrated Ice Clipper slots and four injection molded gear loops. Lightweight and super supple, this harness is a four season specialist.Features:WST: load is evenly supported across entire harness structureThree Ice Clipper slotsThree self locking bucklesWear Safety Markers on tie in pointsFour injection molded reversible/removable gear loopsHaul loopBelay loopStorage BoxElasticized leg loopsDrop seat7075 T6 Aluminum Anodized buckleSchoeller DynamicSpacemeshType 66 Nylon webbingPolyurethane gear loops
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Mammut Vision Climbing Harness – Women’s
$55
Description of Mammut Vision Climbing Harness – Women’sA lightweight climbing harness specifically tailored for the female anatomy, with a perfect blend of comfort, weight and user-friendliness. Adjustable leg loops make it an ideal companion for alpine terrain as well as sport climbing routes.Features:Full-strength edge-tape spreads the load over the entire width of the belt.New exclusive Mammut Slide Bloc buckles on hip belt; two thread-back buckles on leg loops.Hypalon skeleton for increased support.Trapezoidal Y leg loops for anatomical fit.4 stiffened cord gear loops.Patented tie-in protector guards the harness from wear and tear.Functional drop seat buckle and haul loop
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Mountaineers Books Alaska: A Climbing Guide
$24.95
Description of Mountaineers Books Alaska: A Climbing GuideNational Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) instructors Mike Wood and Colby Coombs have teamed up to write this definitive climbing book targeting the more experienced climber.This is the ultimate guidebook for every climber intending to scale the mountains of one of the nation’s last best wild places. Alaska: A Climbing Guide offers climbers a range of routes in the Chugach Range, the Alaska Range, the Fairweather Range, and more. Each of the routes has been climbed, documented, checked, and double-checked by the authors to ensure accuracy and safety. Interesting personal experiences are included as are accounts of first ascents from Fred Beckey, John Krakauer, and David Roberts.Features:Written by Colby Coombs and Michael Wood Details 80 routes throughout Alaska Newest addition to The Mountaineers Books’ popular A Climbing Guide series Includes photos, many with route overlays, topo route maps, difficulty and
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Rock Climbing Tahquitz & Suicide Rocks
$25
Description of Falcon Guides Rock Climbing Tahquitz & Suicide RocksThis revised and updated book features topos and photos as well as text describing this popular Southern California area.Features:Written by Bob Gaines and Randy VogelPublished on 07/01/2001Paperback240 Pages
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Books and Calendars A Falcon Guide: Sport Climbing
$12.95
In the Falcon Guide Sport Climbing, John Long and 20 leading climbers cover all of the key aspects of sport climbing. Learn how to experience the excitement of leading without having to place protection.
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Mountaineers Books Washington Ice: A Climbing Guide
$21.95
Description of Mountaineers Books Washington Ice: A Climbing GuideGym climbing has evolved into a sport in its own right and Matt Burbach has been there to spur it on. He established, developed, and directed the Indoor Climbing School of Earth Treks Climbing Center in Maryland, the largest climbing gym on the east coast. Now he presents the same techniques and training exercises honed by coaching hundreds of climbers.Burbach covers all aspects of indoor rock climbing in detail, including what to look for in a gym, analysis of equipment and how it works, proper top-rope systems management, and movement technique. More advanced indoor climbers will appreciate chapters on topics such as indoor leading, performance, competition climbing, and bouldering. For outdoor rock climbers now training in gyms, this guide aids the “reverse” transition from climbing on real rock to pulling on plastic. Throughout, Burbach not only demonstrates the proper techniques and skills, but goes one
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Mountaineers Gym Climbing: Maximizing Your Indoor Experience
$19.95
Description of Mountaineers Books Gym Climbing: Maximizing Your Indoor ExperienceGym climbing has evolved into a sport in its own right and Matt Burbach has been there to spur it on. He established, developed, and directed the Indoor Climbing School of Earth Treks Climbing Center in Maryland, the largest climbing gym on the east coast. Now he presents the same techniques and training exercises honed by coaching hundreds of climbers.Burbach covers all aspects of indoor rock climbing in detail, including what to look for in a gym, analysis of equipment and how it works, proper top-rope systems management, and movement technique. More advanced indoor climbers will appreciate chapters on topics such as indoor leading, performance, competition climbing, and bouldering. For outdoor rock climbers now training in gyms, this guide aids the “reverse” transition from climbing on real rock to pulling on plastic. Throughout, Burbach not only demonstrates the proper techniques and skills
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Cloverfield – china Bandage – foam cervical collar
Plot The film is presented so as to look as if it were a video file recovered from a digital camcorder by the United States Department of Defense. The film begins with a disclaimer stating that the following footage about to be viewed is of a case designated “Cloverfield” and was found in the area that was “formerly known as Central Park”. Robert “Rob” Hawkins wakes up on the morning of April 27th after sleeping with a previously platonic friend, Elizabeth “Beth” McIntyre. They plan to leave for Coney Island that day.
The footage cuts to the next month, when Rob’s brother Jason and his girlfriend Lily prepare a farewell party for Rob. At the party, their friend Hudson “Hud” Platt uses the camera to film testimonials for Rob, accidentally taping over Rob and Beth’s Coney Island trip. While recording, Hud flirts unsuccessfully with Marlena, another party guest. After Beth leaves the party, what seems to be an earthquake strikes, and the city suffers a brief power outage. The local news reports that an oil tanker has capsized near Liberty Island. An explosion in Lower Manhattan causes the party-goers to leave the building and witness the head of the Statue of Liberty crashing nearby in the street. Hud records what appears to be a giant monster several blocks away. Many take shelter in a convenience store as The Woolworth Building collapses. Rob, Jason, Lilly, Hud and Marlena attempt to escape Manhattan on the Brooklyn Bridge. A gigantic tail smashes the bridge, sending Jason and hundreds of others into the water. The survivors are forced to flee back to Manhattan. Rob listens to Beth’s message saying she is trapped in her apartment and unable to move. The news shows the National Guard attacking the monster and smaller, vicious creatures that are falling off its body (named HSP or “Human Scale Parasites” in the Blu-Ray special investigation mode). Rob, Hud, Lily and Marlena venture out to rescue Beth. They are soon caught in a crossfire between the monster and the military and escape into a subway station. They decide to go through the subway tunnels to reach Beth’s apartment, but are attacked by several of the parasites. One of them bites Marlena. The group escapes into the Bloomingdale’s department store where they are met by Sergeant Pryce and a squad of local United States Army soldiers. They have set up a field hospital and command center in the store. As Rob tries to garner assistance for Beth, Marlena’s eyes start bleeding and she is taken away before exploding behind a curtain. Seargent Pryce allows the others to leave but warns them to report to a military evacuation site before 6:00 am, which is when the last helicopter evacuates Manhattan and the Military will enact its “Hammerdown” protocol. This would involve the bombing of the city in an effort to destroy the monster. The group finds Beth’s apartment tower at Time Warner Center has collapsed against the center’s other tower. They climb the standing tower and cross onto the roof of Beth’s building and work their way down to her apartment. Beth is found trapped and impaled by a concrete rebar, but they are able to free her. After the rescue, the four make their way to the evacuation site where they encounter the monster once more over Grand Central Station while the military continues to engage it. Lily is raced into a departing helicopter without her friends. Moments later, Rob, Beth and Hud are taken away in a second helicopter and witness a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit carpet-bomb the monster. Just as Hud begins hailing victory over the monster, it reaches up and attacks the helicopter, causing it to crash into a grassy clearing in Central Park. A voice on the crashed helicopter’s radio warns of the Hammerdown protocol being effective in fifteen minutes and states that anyone hearing the sirens is in the blast zone. Hud and Beth pull an injured Rob clear of the helicopter wreckage, but Hud returns to recover the camera and as he does, a monster appears above him. This is the first time the monster is seen clearly and in daylight. It curiously examines Hud for a moment, then attempts to eat him, spitting out the top half of his corpse. Rob and Beth grab the still-recording camera and take shelter under a bridge in Central Park as air raid sirens begin to blare and bombers can be heard in the distance, indicating that the Hammerdown protocol is about to begin. Rob and Beth take turns leaving their last testimonies of the day, which Rob mentions as Saturday, May 23, on camera. Numerous explosions occur outside as the massive bombing sortie takes place, and the creature is heard screaming in pain. As the bridge collapses and debris covers the camera (The “military intelligence” given in the special investigation mode of the blu-ray version said that this was the only thing that protected the camera during the Hammer-down protocol), Rob and Beth can be heard professing their love to one another as another bomb explodes, stopping the camera’s recording. The film then cuts to the footage of Rob and Beth’s Coney Island date where, in the distance, an object can be seen falling into the ocean. Cast Further information: List of characters in the Cloverfield universe Michael Stahl-David as Robert “Rob” Hawkins Mike Vogel as Jason Hawkins T. J. Miller as Hudson “Hud” Platt Odette Yustman as Elizabeth “Beth” McIntyre Jessica Lucas as Lily Ford Lizzy Caplan as Marlena Diamond Ben Feldman as Travis To prevent the leaking of plot information, instead of auditioning the actors with scenes from the film, scripts from Abrams’ previous productions were used, such as television series Alias and Lost. Some scenes were also written specifically for the audition process, not intended for use in the film. Despite not being told the premise of the film, Lizzy Caplan stated that she accepted a role in Cloverfield solely because she was a fan of the Abrams-produced television series Lost (in which her former Related co-star Kiele Sanchez was a recurring character), and her experience of discovering its true nature initially caused her to state that she would not sign on for a film in the future “without knowing full well what it is”. She indicated that her character was a sarcastic outsider, and that her role was “physically demanding”. Production Development The poster for Escape from New York (1981) inspired the scene of the severed head of the Statue of Liberty in Cloverfield. J. J. Abrams thought up a new monster after he and his son visited a toy store in Japan while promoting Mission: Impossible III. He explained, “We saw all these Godzilla toys, and I thought, we need our own [American] monster, and not like King Kong. I love King Kong. King Kong is adorable. And Godzilla is a charming monster. We love Godzilla. But I wanted something that was just insane, and intense.” Abrams pays homage to King Kong approximately 67 minutes into the movie, just after the helicopter crashes. When the video of the camera breaks up, a quick scene from Coney Island is seen. This is followed by several still frames from the original King Kong movie. There are two other still frames in “pre-recorded” sequences, one from the movie Them! and one from The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms – these two movies are also cited in the credits. In February 2007, Paramount Pictures secretly greenlit Cloverfield, to be produced by Abrams, directed by Matt Reeves and written by Drew Goddard. The project was produced by Abrams’ company, Bad Robot Productions. The visual effects producer was Chantal Feghali. The severed head of the Statue of Liberty was inspired by the poster of the 1981 film Escape from New York, which had shown the head lying in the streets in New York. According to Reeves, “It’s an incredibly provocative image. And that was the source that inspired producer J. J. Abrams to say, ‘Now this would be an interesting idea for a movie’.” Title The film was titled Cloverfield from the beginning, but the title changed throughout production before it was finalized as the original title. Matt Reeves explained that the title was changed frequently due to the hype caused by the teaser trailer, “That excitement spread to such a degree that we suddenly couldn’t use the name anymore. So we started using all these names like Slusho and Cheese. And people always found out what we were doing!” The director said that “Cloverfield” was the government’s case designation for the events caused by the monster, comparing the titling to that of the Manhattan Project. “And it’s not a project per se. It’s the way that this case has been designated. That’s why that is on the trailer, and it becomes clearer in the film. It’s how they refer to this phenomenon [or] this case”, said the director. The film’s final title, Cloverfield, is the name of the exit Abrams takes to his Santa Monica office. One final title, Greyshot, was proposed before the movie was officially titled Cloverfield. The name Greyshot is taken from the archway that the two survivors take shelter under at the end of the movie. Director Matt Reeves said that it was decided not to change the title to Greyshot because the film was already so well known as Cloverfield. The other tentative film titles were: 1-18-08 (USA) (promotional title) Cheese (USA) (fake working title) Clover (USA) (fake working title) Monstrous (USA) (promotional title) Slusho (USA) (fake working title) Untitled J.J. Abrams Project (USA) (working title) Greyshot (USA) (proposed title) Filming The casting process was carried out in secret, with no script being sent out to candidates. With production estimated to have a budget of $30 million, filming began in mid-June 2007 in New York. One cast member indicated that the film would look like it cost $150 million, despite producers not casting recognizable and expensive actors. Filmmakers used the Panasonic HVX200 for most of the interior scenes, and the Sony CineAlta F23 high-definition video camera to film nearly all of the New York exterior scenes. Filming took place on Coney Island, with scenes shot at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park and the B&B Carousel. Some interior shots were filmed on a soundstage at Downey, California, Bloomingdale’s in the movie was actually filmed in an emptied Robinsons-May store that was under reconstruction in Arcadia, California, and the outside scenes of Sephora and the electronics store were filmed in Downtown Los Angeles. Brooklyn Bridge, as viewed through the film’s first-person narrative The film was shot and edited in a cinma vrit style, to look like it was filmed with one hand-held camera, including jump cuts similar to ones found in home movies. T. J. Miller, who plays Hud, has said in various interviews that he filmed a third of the movie and almost half of it made it into the film. Director Matt Reeves described the presentation, “We wanted this to be as if someone found a Handicam, took out the tape and put it in the player to watch it. What you’re watching is a home movie that then turns into something else.” Reeves explained that the pedestrians documenting the severed head of the Statue of Liberty with the camera phones was reflective of the contemporary period. According to him: “Cloverfield very much speaks to the fear and anxieties of our time, how we live our lives. Constantly documenting things and putting them up on YouTube, sending people videos through e-mail we felt it was very applicable to the way people feel now.” Several of the filmmakers are heard but not seen in the film. The man yelling “Oh my God!” repeatedly when the head of the Statue of Liberty lands in the street is producer Bryan Burk, and director Matt Reeves voiced the whispered radio broadcast at the end of the credits. After viewing a cut of the film, Steven Spielberg suggested giving the audience a hint at the fate of the monster during the climax, which resulted in the addition of a countdown overheard on the helicopter’s radio and the sounding of air raid sirens to signal the forthcoming Hammerdown bombing. Creature design Main article: Clover (creature) Visual main effects supervisor Phil Tippett and his company Tippett Studio were enlisted to develop the visual effects for Cloverfield. Because the visual effects were incorporated after filming, cast members had to react to a non-existent creature during scenes, only being familiar with early conceptual renderings of the beast. Artist Neville Page designed the monster, thoroughly creating a biological rationale for the creature, even if many of his ideas like “elongated, and articulated external esophagus” would not show up on screen. The key idea behind the monster was that he was an immature creature suffering from “separation anxiety”. This recalls real-life elephants who get frightened and lash out at the circus, because the director felt “there’s nothing scarier than something huge that’s spooked”. Marketing Before the film’s release, Paramount Pictures carried out a viral marketing campaign to promote the film which included viral tie-ins similar to Lost Experience. Filmmakers decided to create a teaser trailer that would be a surprise in the light of commonplace media saturation, which they put together during the preparation stage of the production process. The teaser was then used as a basis for the film itself. Paramount Pictures encouraged the teaser to be released without a title attached, and the Motion Picture Association of America approved the move. As Transformers showed high tracking numbers before its release in July 2007, the studio attached the teaser trailer for Cloverfield that showed the release date of January 18, 2008 but not the title. A second trailer was released on November 16, 2007 which was attached to Beowulf, confirming the title. The studio had kept knowledge of the project secret from the online community, a cited rarity due to the presence of scoopers that follow upcoming films. The controlled release of information on the film has been observed as a risky strategy, which could succeed like The Blair Witch Project (1999) or disappoint like Snakes on a Plane (2006), the latter of which had generated online hype but failed to attract large audiences. Chad Hartigan of Exhibitor Relations Co. saw several issues with the potential of the film, including a lack of major stars, the underwhelming performance of Godzilla-style films in America, and the film’s slated release in January, considered a “dumping ground for bad films”. Pre-release plot speculation The sudden appearance of the untitled trailer for Cloverfield fueled media speculation over the film’s plot. USA Today reported the possibilities of the film being based on the works of H. P. Lovecraft, a live-action adaptation of Voltron (based on a mis-interpretation of the trailer’s line “It’s alive!” as “It’s a lion!”), a new film about Godzilla, or a spin-off of the TV show Lost. The Star Ledger also reported the possibility of the film being based on Lovecraft lore or Godzilla. The Guardian reported the possibility of a Lost spin-off, while Time Out reported that the film was about an alien called “The Parasite”. IGN also backed the possibility of that premise, with The Parasite rumored to be a working title for the film. Online, Slusho and Colossus had been discussed as other possible titles. Entertainment Weekly also disputed reports that the film would be about a parasite or a colossal Asian robot such as Voltron. Visitors of the website Ain’t It Cool News have pointed out 9/11 allusions based on the destruction in New York City such as the decapitated Statue of Liberty. The film has also drawn alternate reality game enthusiasts that have followed other viral marketing campaigns like those set up for the TV series Lost, the video games Halo 2 and Halo 3, the Nine Inch Nails album Year Zero, and the newest Batman film The Dark Knight. Members of the forums at argn.com and unfiction.com have investigated the background of the film, with the “1-18-08″ section at Unfiction generating over 7,700 posts in August 2007. The members have studied photographs on the film’s official site, potentially related MySpace profiles, and the Comic-Con teaser poster for the film. A popular piece of fan art posited that the monster was a mutated Humpback Whale. Viral tie-ins Photos on the 1-18-08.com viral marketing website Puzzle websites containing Lovecraftian elements, such as Ethan Haas Was Right, were originally reported to be connected to the film. On July 9, 2007, producer J. J. Abrams stated that, while a number of websites were being developed to market the film, the only official site that had been found was 1-18-08.com. At the site, a collection of time-coded photos are provided to visitors to piece together a series of events and interpret their meanings. The pictures can also be flipped over by repeatedly and rapidly moving the mouse side to side. Also, while on 1-18-08.com, if the page is left open long enough, the monster’s roar can be heard. Eventually, www.cloverfieldmovie.com was created. The site provided both a trailer and a number, 33287, which, when texted to from a mobile phone, provided a ringtone of the monster’s roar and a wallpaper of a decimated Manhattan. This eventually turns out to be a Paramount number (people later received material on Iron Man, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Kung Fu Panda, and The Love Guru). As part of the viral marketing campaign, the drink Slusho! has served as a tie-in. The drink had already appeared in producer Abrams’ previous creation, the TV series Alias. Viral websites for Slusho! and a Japanese drilling company named Tagruato (, Taguruato?) were launched to add to the mythology of Cloverfield. A building bearing the company logo for Tagruato can also be seen in the TV spot of the eleventh Star Trek film, another Abrams production. When Cloverfield was hosted at Comic-Con 2007, gray Slusho! T-shirts were distributed to attendees. Fans who had registered at the Slusho! website for Cloverfield received e-mails of fictional sonar images before the film’s release that showed a deep-sea creature heading toward Manhattan.
On the Tagruato website, the only page besides the homepage that has the “warped sword” symbol is the deep sea drilling, and “Clover” supposedly originated from the ocean surrounding Coney Island. If someone goes to the interactive map feature, the closest station is the “Chuai Station” that was set to open 4 months after the attack on New York. It also states in the “Headlines” section that there has been an altercation and it will be fixed shortly, as they have sent out special teams to deal with the problem. It also states that Tagruato’s satellite is tracking a fallen piece of a satellite made by the Japanese government with no luck so far, but says “According to Hatsui data, it disappeared into the Atlantic Ocean late last week” (Hatsui being the name of a satellite that tracked the previous fallen satellite). In addition to Tagruato.jp, Slusho.jp, Jamieandteddy.com and 1-18-08.com have at least one “warped sword” symbol in each. Slusho features it on its homepage, 1-18-08.com features it behind Teddy Hansen’s photograph and Jamieandteddy.com features it on its homepage, making it seem as if there’s a relationship between the three of them. In this site, a hint to the monster was given after moving around the photographs for some time. Producer Bryan Burk explained the viral tie-in, “[It] was all done in conjunction with the studio… The whole experience in making this movie is very reminiscent [of] how we did Lost.” Director Matt Reeves described Slusho! as “part of the involved connectivity” with Abrams’ Alias and that the drink represented a “meta-story” for Cloverfield. The director explained, “It’s almost like tentacles that grow out of the film and lead, also, to the ideas in the film. And there’s this weird way where you can go see the movie and it’s one experience… But there’s also this other place where you can get engaged where there’s this other sort of aspect for all those people who are into that. [...] All the stories kind of bounce off one another and inform each other. But, at the end of the day, this movie stands on its own to be a movie. [...] The Internet sort of stories and connections and clues are, in a way, a prism and they’re another way of looking at the same thing. To us, it’s just another exciting aspect of the storytelling.” Merchandise A four-installment prequel manga series by Yoshiki Togawa titled Cloverfield/Kishin (/KISHIN, Kurbfrudo/KISHIN?) is being released by Japanese publisher Kadokawa Shoten. The story focuses on a Japanese high school student named Kishin Aiba, who somehow bears a connection to the monster. Based on the successful opening weekend of Cloverfield in theaters, Hasbro began accepting orders for a 14-inch (36 cm) collectible toy figure of the monster with authentic sound and its parasites to be shipped to fans by December 24, 2008. Music and sound Rob’s Party Mix Compilation album by various artists Released January 17, 2008 Genre Alternative rock, blues-rock, britpop, electronic, indie pop, indie rock Length 64:02 Due to its presentation as footage from a consumer digital recorder, Cloverfield has no film score, with the exception of the composition “Roar! (Cloverfield Overture)” by Michael Giacchino that plays over the end credits. Similarities between “Roar!” and the music of Godzilla composer Akira Ifukube have been noted, and it has been suggested that Giacchino’s overture is a tribute to Ifukube’s work, which was confirmed by Matt Reeves in the DVD’s commentary track. The sound track was supervised by William Files and Douglas Murray at Skywalker Sound. Rob’s Party Mix or Cloverfield Mix is a collection of the music played in the opening party sequences of the film that was released exclusively on Apple’s iTunes store on January 22, 2008 in lieu of a traditional soundtrack album. The Cloverfield score, “Roar! (Cloverfield Overture)” by Michael Giacchino that plays over the end credits is not featured on the album, as it is the mixtape played at the party and is not the official soundtrack of the film. This album was distributed to guests at a Cloverfield premiere party held at the Dark Room in New York City on January 17, 2008. A complete soundtrack release of all the music in the film, including Giacchino’s “Roar!” end title piece, has now also been released exclusively on iTunes; it has not been officially released in retail stores. A CD entitled Rob’s Party Mix comes packaged in a special edition of Cloverfield made available for sale in Canadian Wal-Mart stores beginning on April 22, 2008. Although Ashley Tisdale’s “He Said, She Said” was in the movie, it was cut from the album. Track listing # Title Artist Length 1. “West Coast” Coconut Records 3:32 2. “Taper Jean Girl” Kings of Leon 3:05 3. “Beautiful Girls” Sean Kingston 4:01 4. “Do I Have Your Attention” The Blood Arm 3:35 5. “Got Your Moments” Scissors for Lefty 3:11 6. “Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)” Parliament 5:46 7. “19-2000″ Gorillaz 3:27 8. “The Underdog” Spoon 3:42 9. “Pistol of Fire” Kings of Leon 2:20 10. “Disco Lies” Moby 3:22 11. “Do the Whirlwind” Architecture in Helsinki 4:39 12. “Grown So Ugly” The Black Keys 2:24 13. “Four Winds” Bright Eyes 4:16 14. “The Ride” Joan As Policewoman 3:09 15. “Seventeen Years” Ratatat 4:26 16. “Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games” Of Montreal 4:15 17. “Fuzz” () Mucc 4:47 Reception Cloverfield opened in 3,411 theaters on January 18, 2008 and grossed a total of $16,930,000 on its opening day in the United States and Canada. It made $40,058,229 on its opening weekend, making it the most successful January release to date. Worldwide, it has grossed $170,602,318, making it the first movie in 2008 to gross over $100 million. Critics mostly praised Cloverfield; as of April 27, 2008, review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes reported that 76% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 173 reviews. According to Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the film has received an average score of .64, based on 37 reviews. Marc Savlov of The Austin Chronicle calls the film “the most intense and original creature feature I’ve seen in my adult moviegoing life [...] a pure-blood, grade A, exhilarating monster movie.” He cites Matt Reeves’ direction, the “whip-smart, stylistically invisible” script and the “nearly subconscious evocation of our current paranoid, terror-phobic times” as the keys to the film’s success, saying that telling the story through the lens of one character’s camera “works fantastically well”. Michael Rechtshaffen of The Hollywood Reporter called it “chillingly effective”, praising the effects and the film’s “claustrophobic intensity”. He said that though the characters “aren’t particularly interesting or developed”, there was “something refreshing about a monster movie that isn’t filled with the usual suspects”. Lisa Schwarzbaum of Entertainment Weekly said that the film was “surreptitiously subversive, [a] stylistically clever little gem”, and that while the characters were “vapid, twenty-something nincompoops” and the acting “appropriately unmemorable”, the decision to tell the story through amateur footage was “brilliant”. Roger Ebert in the Chicago Sun-Times wrote that the film is “pretty scary at times” and cites “unmistakable evocations of 9/11″. He concludes that “all in all, it is an effective film, deploying its special effects well and never breaking the illusion that it is all happening as we see it”. Todd McCarthy of Variety called the film an “old-fashioned monster movie dressed up in trendy new threads”, praising the special effects, “nihilistic attitude” and “post-9/11 anxiety overlay”, but said, “In the end, [it's] not much different from all the marauding creature features that have come before it”. Scott Foundas of LA Weekly was critical of the film’s use of scenes reminiscent of the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City and called it “cheap and opportunistic”. He suggested that the film was engaging in “stealth” attempts at social commentary and compared this unfavorably to the films of Don Siegel, George A. Romero and Steven Spielberg, saying, “Where those filmmakers all had something meaningful to say about the state of the world and [...] human nature, Abrams doesn’t have much to say about anything”. Manohla Dargis in the New York Times called the allusions “tacky”, saying, “[The images] may make you think of the attack, and you may curse the filmmakers for their vulgarity, insensitivity or lack of imagination”, but that “the film is too dumb to offend anything except your intelligence”. She concludes that the film “works as a showcase for impressively realistic-looking special effects, a realism that fails to extend to the scurrying humans whose fates are meant to invoke pity and fear but instead inspire yawns and contempt.” Stephanie Zacharek of Salon.com calls the film “badly constructed, humorless and emotionally sadistic”, and sums up by saying that the film “takes the trauma of 9/11 and turns it into just another random spectacle at which to point and shoot”. Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune warned that the viewer may feel “queasy” at the references to September 11, but that “other sequences [...] carry a real jolt” and that such tactics were “crude, but undeniably gripping”. He called the film “dumb”, but “quick and dirty and effectively brusque”, concluding that despite it being “a harsher, more demographically calculating brand of fun”, he enjoyed the film. Bruce Paterson of Cinephilia described the film as “a successful experiment in style but not necessarily a successful story for those who want dramatic closure”. Cloverfield appeared on some critics’ top ten lists of the best films of 2008. Empire magazine named it the fifth best film of 2008. However, the prestigious French film journal Cahiers du Cinema named the film as the third worst of 2008. Bloody Disgusting ranked the film number twenty in their list of the ‘Top 20 Horror Films of the Decade’, with the article calling the film “A brilliant conceit, to be sure, backed by a genius early marketing campaign that followed the less-is-more philosophy to tantalizing effect… much like Blair Witch nearly ten years earlier, Cloverfield helped prove, particularly in its first half hour, that what you don see can be the scariest thing of all.” The movie was nominated for four awards: It was nominated for two Saturn Awards for “Best supporting actress (Lizzy Caplan)” and “Best science fiction film”. It was nominated for two Golden Trailer Awards for “Best Thriller for Trailer” and “Most original trailer”.[citation needed] The film went on to win a Saturn Award for “Best science fiction film”. It was also ranked #12 on Bravo’s 13 Scarier Movie Moments.[citation needed] Shaky camerawork Sign at an AMC theater warning customers by likening the film to a roller coaster. The film’s shaky camera style of cinematography, dubbed “Queasy-Cam” by Roger Ebert, has caused some viewers (particularly in darkened movie theaters) to experience motion sickness, including nausea and a temporary loss of balance. Audience members prone to migraines have cited the film as a trigger. Some theaters showing the film, such as AMC Theatres, posted warnings, informing viewers about the filming style of Cloverfield while other theatres like Pacific Theatres verbally warned guests at the box office about experiencing motion sickness upon viewing the film and what to do if they had to step out. The cinematography influences the encoding of the video and can cause compression artifacts to fast motion across the field of view. Home media release The DVD was released on April 22, 2008 in two versions: the standard single-disc edition and an exclusive “steel-book” special edition that was sold at Suncoast and FYE retailers in the US and Future Shop in Canada. Other store exclusives include an exclusive bonus disc titled “T.J. Miller’s Video Diary” with the DVD at all Best Buy retailers, an exclusive mix CD titled “Rob’s Goin’ to Japan Party Mix” with the DVD at all Target and Wal-Mart retailers and an exclusive ringtone with the DVD at all Kmart and Sears retailers. Borders also has an exclusive booklet encased with their DVD. The Region 2 DVD was released on June 9 in both one-disc and two-disc editions. The limited steelbook edition is only available from HMV, while Play.com offers exclusive cover artwork. The HMV-exclusive steelbook contains two discs. The DVD includes two alternative endings, which vary only slightly. The first alternative ending shows Rob and Beth exiting the Coney Islandtillwell Avenue station instead of on the Ferris wheel and features different sirens in the background as Rob talks to the camera. In the second alternative ending, just after the final explosion, Beth can be heard screaming “Rob!”, followed by a very brief clip of an unknown person looking at the camera (in the commentary, Matt Reeves said that it was one of the crew members) and brushing rubble off the lens. The film then ends with the original final clip of Rob and Beth on their Coney Island date recording themselves on the ferris wheel as the camera tape runs out, with two differences: there is no timestamp in the lower left-hand corner of the screen, and there is an additional beeping tone indicating the end of the tape. A Blu-ray edition was released on June 3, 2008. It includes a “Special Investigation Mode,” as well as all the bonus features of the 2-disc DVD in HD. Sequel At the premiere of the film, Matt Reeves talked about possibilities on how a sequel will turn out if the film succeeds. According to Reeves, “While we were on set making the film we talked about the possibilities and directions of how a sequel can go. The fun of this movie was that it might not have been the only movie being made that night, there might be another movie! In today’s day and age of people filming their lives on their camera phones and Handycams, uploading it to YouTube… That was kind of exciting thinking about that.” In another interview, Reeves states: There’s a moment on the Brooklyn Bridge, and there was a guy filming something on the side of the bridge, and Hud sees him filming and he turns over and he sees the ship that’s been capsized and sees the headless Statue of Liberty, and then he turns back and this guy’s briefly filming him. In my mind that was two movies intersecting for a brief moment, and I thought there was something interesting in the idea that this incident happened and there are so many different points of view, and there are several different movies at least happening that evening and we just saw one piece of another. Reeves also points out that the end scene on Coney Island shows something falling into the ocean in the background (pointed out by fans to be in the far right from the view out of the ferris wheel, a bit left of a boat sitting in the water seen falling just as the camera beeps), but didn’t give out details. (This is, however, many days before the start of the film and shows the two main characters on Coney island before they meet again at the start of the party as shown by the date stamp on the footage from the camera. This relates to how events began to happen and the satellite which falls from orbit owned by the Japanese media company mentioned). Producers Bryan Burk and J. J. Abrams also announced their thoughts to Entertainment Weekly about possible sequels. According to Bryan Burk, “The creative team has fleshed out an entire backstory which, if we’re lucky, we might get to explore in future films”. Abrams stated that he does not want to rush into the development of the sequel because of the first film’s success and would rather create a sequel that is true to the previous film. At the end of January 2008, Matt Reeves entered early talks with Paramount Pictures to direct a sequel to Cloverfield, which would likely be filmed before Reeves’s other project, The Invisible Woman. Reeves now said: The idea of doing something so differently is exhilarating. We hope that it created a movie experience that is different. The thing about doing a sequel is that I think we all really feel protective of that experience. The key here will be if we can find something that is compelling enough and that is different enough for us to do, then it will probably be worth doing. Obviously it also depends on how Cloverfield does worldwide and all of those things too, but really, for us creatively, we just want to find something that would be another challenge. In an interview with Attack of the Show, J. J. Abrams had stated that they might abandon the filming style, stating that he and the rest of the crew would like to try something new. In September 2008, When asked by CraveOnline what the current status is on Cloverfield 2, Abrams stated that at this point, they are still discussing it; however, he still feels reluctant to work on a sequel. 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External links Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Cloverfield Official website (requires Adobe Flash Player) Cloverfield at the Internet Movie Database Cloverfield at Allmovie Cloverfield at Rotten Tomatoes Cloverfield at Metacritic Cloverfield at Box Office Mojo Viral campaign sites: 1-18-08.com, Slusho.jp, Tagruato.jp Awards and achievements Preceded by Children of Men Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film 2007 Succeeded by Iron Man v d e Cloverfield universe Film Cloverfield Manga adaptation Cloverfield/Kishin Characters Clover List of characters in the Cloverfield universe See also J. J. Abrams Matt Reeves Drew Goddard v d e J. J. Abrams Writer Taking Care of Business (1990) Regarding Henry (1991) Forever Young (1992) Gone Fishin’ (1997) Armageddon (1998) Joy Ride (2001) Mission: Impossible III (2006) Producer The Pallbearer (1996) The Suburbans (1999) Joy Ride (2001) Cloverfield (2008) Star Trek (2009) Morning Glory (2010) Director Mission: Impossible III (2006) Star Trek (2009) Television series Felicity (19982002) Alias (20012006) Lost (20042010) The Office (2005-present): “Cocktails” (2007) What About Brian (20062007) Six Degrees (20062007) Fringe (2008resent) Anatomy of Hope (2009) Undercovers (2010-present) Production company Bad Robot Productions v d e Films directed by Matt Reeves The Pallbearer (1996) Cloverfield (2008) Let Me In (2010) Categories: American films | English-language films | 2000s science fiction films | 2000s horror films | 2008 films | American science fiction films | Camcorder films | Disaster films | Films set in New York City | Films shot in New York City | Films shot in Los Angeles, California | Giant monster films | Paramount films | Bad Robot productions | Science fiction horror films | Films directed by Matt ReevesHidden categories: Articles containing Japanese language text | All articles with unsourced statements | Articles with unsourced statements from June 2008 | Articles with unsourced statements from October 2009
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