Brand: Metolius
Category: Climbing Clipping Aids
Recommended by Katie Mayo, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor — Bishop, CA
The Basic Stick Clip by Backcountry is an essential climbing accessory designed to enhance your climbing experience by allowing for easy clipping and un-clipping of gear. Its lightweight and durable construction ensures reliability while minimizing bulk, making it a must-have for both novice and experienced climbers. 1. Lightweight design at just 2.5 ounces, ensuring minimal impact on your climbing gear. 2. Durable construction made from high-quality materials, providing long-lasting performance in rugged conditions. 3. Ergonomic handle for comfortable grip, allowing for effortless operation even in challenging environments. 4. Versatile compatibility with various climbing gear, including quickdraws and slings, enhancing your climbing efficiency. 5. Compact size that fits easily in your pocket or gear bag, making it convenient to carry on all your climbing adventures. 6. Bright color options for easy visibility, ensuring you can quickly locate it when needed. The Basic Stick Clip is ideal for sport climbers and boulderers looking to streamline their gear management during climbs. It performs best in outdoor climbing environments, particularly on routes where reaching for gear is challenging. Suitable for climbers of all skill levels, this tool excels in scenarios such as setting up routes or cleaning anchors. Its compact design makes it perfect for seasonal climbing trips, ensuring you have the right tools at your fingertips without the extra weight.
Price: $94.95
- Who it's for
- Sport climbers of any level who want to pre-clip the first bolt or reach bolts above their limit without leaving gear behind. Especially useful for those new to outdoor sport climbing.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently call it the best stick clip available, citing a sturdy pole, reliable locking mechanism, and a favored "super clip" head. No criticism appears in the notes.
- Worth noting
- Can both clip draws onto bolts and remove draws or clip chains, making it versatile beyond just pre-clipping the first bolt.
Katie Mayo's review
A stick clip is so helpful when you just start sport climbing outdoors. You can start with the first bolt clipped... and if you're climbing near your limit, you can bring the stick clip up to clip bolts above you, so you don't need to leave anything behind if you can't get to the chains.
Recommended by Katie Mayo, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Basic Stick Clip for?
Sport climbers of any level who want to pre-clip the first bolt or reach bolts above their limit without leaving gear behind. Especially useful for those new to outdoor sport climbing.
What do experts say about the Basic Stick Clip?
Hosts consistently call it the best stick clip available, citing a sturdy pole, reliable locking mechanism, and a favored "super clip" head. No criticism appears in the notes.
What should you know before buying the Basic Stick Clip?
Can both clip draws onto bolts and remove draws or clip chains, making it versatile beyond just pre-clipping the first bolt.
What does Katie Mayo say about the Basic Stick Clip?
A stick clip is so helpful when you just start sport climbing outdoors. You can start with the first bolt clipped... and if you're climbing near your limit, you can bring the stick clip up to clip bolts above you, so you don't need to leave anything behind if you can't get to the chains.
Why does Katie Mayo recommend Metolius?
Katie Mayo recommends the Metolius Basic Stick Clip for climbing clipping aids. A stick clip is so helpful when you just start sport climbing outdoors. You can start with the first bolt clipped... and if you're climbing near your limit, you can bring the stick clip up to clip bolts above you, so you don't need to leave anything behind if you can't get to the chains.
Is the Basic Stick Clip a good climbing clipping aid?
Yes — Katie Mayo recommends the Basic Stick Clip by Metolius as their climbing clipping aids pick. A stick clip is so helpful when you just start sport climbing outdoors. You can start with the first bolt clipped... and if you're climbing near your limit, you can bring the stick clip up to clip bolts above you, so you don't need to leave anything behind if you can't get to the chains.
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What other hosts are saying
5 experts recommend the Metolius Basic Stick Clip.
Teddy Dondanville, AMGA Assistant Rock Guide & Certified Single Pitch Instructor
If you want to go sport climbing, use a stick clip.
Recommended in Accessories
Spencer Huffman, Rock and Alpine Guide | Climbing Instructor and Coach
The best stick clip out there on a super sturdy pole. Remove draws with ease and clip the chains!
Recommended in Sport Climbing
I think this is the best stick clip out there. The locking mechanism is reliable and the super clip is my faviorite clip.
Recommended in Sport Climbing
Rachel Schack, Trail/Ultra runner 🏞️🏃♀️, climber 🧗♀️, adventurer
I stick clip pretty much every route I climb so this thing comes in handy quite a lot. It collapses down to 36" and extends all the way to 12'. It is super sturdy.
Recommended in Climbing essentials
