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Every so often the standards of climbing “jump” to a new level. Such jumps in climbing standards often follow an innovation of tools and techniques, which then become standard modes of vertical ascent.

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John Middendorf

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The history of engineered tools for climbing and alpinism. (Looking for D4 portaledges? See bigwalls.net)

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John Middendorf

Climber, Designer, Inventor of A5 and D4 climbing tools.