Trango, which designs and manufactures climbing gear and holds, is teaming with the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) for a five-year partnership. This agreement establishes Trango as the sole provider of safety gear for all IFSC competitions between 2024 and 2028.
The 2024 season kicks off with the IFSC World Cup in Wujiang, China (April 12-14). With it, the U.S.-based company will provide state-of-the-art safety gear for IFSC Climbing and Paraclimbing World Cups, World Championships and Youth World Championships, all at no cost for the Local Organizing Committees.
Trango’s product set includes the Reaction Competition quickdraws, which feature the aluminum Reaction Bent gate carabiners with a keylock nose to facilitate smooth, fumble-free clipping. The black and pink carabiners, with their innovative gate design, will be paired with Trango’s straight dogbones and maillons.
The range of products supplied by Trango will extend safety gear for running a lead competition, including belay devices, harnesses and ropes.
“Trango has always been a major supporter of climbing and a player in the international scene,” said company president, Chris Klinke. “We have supported competitions with gear, holds, athletes and sponsorship throughout our history. To support the IFSC on a global scale with its safety gear needs is a tremendous opportunity to combine our passion for climbing with our goal of supporting the community.”
“We are very happy to welcome Trango into the IFSC family,”added IFSC president, Marco Scolaris. “Obviously safety in our sport is an absolute priority, and in Trango we have found a reliable partner with great experience. One of our aims with technical sponsorship is to create a path of growth and study so that we can improve the sport, and Trango have bought into this concept ensuring a positive partnership.”
Along with Wujiang, the IFSC World Cup Series 2024 will include lead competitions in Austria, France, Slovenia and Seoul.
