Ice and Mixed Climbing - Modern Tech. adjustable-leg-loops The La Sportiva Katana can

The La Sportiva Katana can be seen on the beginner slabs to the worlds hardest boulders and sport climbs

Being a half rope

Longer leg loop base enables optimal positioning above the hip bones for full comfort whether climbing or hanging

While not quite as downturned as some

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