This climbing equipment was considered modern before 25 years ago

Recently we stumbled across a post by Swiss television from the year 1994. The show enthusiastically recounts how modern the equipment was compared to the year 1943. If one looks at the whole from today's perspective, one realizes how strongly the material and climbing sport have developed since then.

A post about sport climbing in the year 1994 and 1943

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