Trango

Frequently Asked Questions

• What materials do Trango climbing holds come in and how do they affect performance?

  Trango holds are made in polyurethane (PU), GRP (fiberglass macros), and ABS, with PU offering the highest friction and durability for high-traffic gym use while GRP gives lightweight, large-volume shapes and ABS provides a recyclable, lower-weight option. Hold textures are sculpted for skin-friendly contact and most bolt-on pieces accept 3/8-16 socket-head bolts with inset washers or flat-head bolts on smaller shapes.
• How should I choose the right Trango harness for sport, trad, and ice climbing?

  Choose a harness like the Horizon based on intended use: sport and trad climbers often prioritize a lightweight, adjustable harness with comfortable belay loop and gear loops, while ice and alpine climbers will want ice-clipper slots, durable padding, and secure speed-buckle adjustments. Adjustable leg loops and beefier padding are best for long multi-pitch days, whereas minimal bulk and quick-adjust features suit fast approaches and sport cragging.
• How does the Trango Kestrel ice tool compare to the Raptor for mixed and alpine routes?

  The Kestrel uses a carbon/Kevlar shaft for a lighter, more vibration-damped tool that favors long alpine approaches and technical dry-tooling moves, while the Raptor’s aluminum shaft with rubberized grips emphasizes durability and shock absorption for sustained swinging and harder-hit placements. Both have ergonomic main and choke grip shapes, but pick choice and shaft balance will dictate which performs better on steep mixed terrain versus long ice routes.
• What makes Trango Smooth Quickdraws better for projecting routes and sport leads?

  Smooth Quickdraws feature beefy, non-twisting dogbone webbing and notchless, smooth-action gates—options include straight, bent, or wire carabiners—to reduce hang-ups and make clipping fast and reliable under fatigue. The combination of low-profile stitching and anti-snag gate geometry helps keep draws from twisting and makes clipping easier on pumpy pitches.
• How do I size and select Trango climbing holds for a gym bouldering wall?

  Use Trango’s size scale (XS through XXXXL) to match training goals: XS–S for finger-strength and crimps, M–L for pinches and edges, and XL+ for slopers and volumes; choose PU for high-traffic durability, GRP for lightweight large volumes, or ABS if recyclability is a priority. Also consider bolt compatibility (3/8-16 socket head, convex recess options), color-coding for route-setting, and skin-friendly textures when planning route difficulty and progression.