Yates Climbing About
Fellow Climbers,
Last year saw an explosive growth here at Yates. Yates Gear was started
by Jim and John Yates making climbing and big wall gear in back of there
garage back in the early 80's. Yates Gear has sustained steady growth
as our climbing line has continued to evolve. We only make climbing
gear that really works, no fancy marketing and hype. Our most effective
form of advertising over the years has been word of mouth and that is
because Yates climbing equipment really works! We have always held by
the premise that our gear must be strong, durable, comfortable and be
as lightweight as possible. We have always listened to our climbing
"bud's," friends and customers to develop products that fit
the ever changing demands of climbing. We have gone the extra mile to
manufacture out equipment from "state-of-the-art" materials
to increase the function of our products. Some of our materials such
as Poron foam and Cambrelle for harness lining are not cheap but they
are the best! We would like to thank all the climbers who over the years
have helped us develop the best products possible. Also many thanks
to: Flyn Brian McCray, Jim Bridwell, Jay Smith, Miles Smart, Tim O'Neill, Russel Mitrovich,
Travis Klawin, Dean Potter, Steph Davis, Calder Stratford, Hans Florine, Ammon McNeely and
Ivo Ninov.
John Yates, Karen Yates, Blaine Stidham