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Funko is releasing Doja Cat Pop! collectible to celebrate the “Agora Hills” rapper’s headlining set at Coachella. The limited-edition Pop! drops on Monday (April 15), but fans will have to act fast to secure the new Pop!, which is available exclusively at Funko.com.
The Festival Doja Cat Pop! ($30) showcases the Grammy winner’s unique signature style in the form of a collectible Funko Pop! The vinyl comes with a premium Pop! protector with an official LE sticker and will be available from April 15 to 23.
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Funko has immortalized other rappers in Pop! form, including 21 Savage, Post Malone, Notorious B.I.G., Salt ‘N Pepa, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Tupac, Run DMC, Master P, Ice Cube, Kid ‘N Play and Ja Rule.
The limited release comes on the heels of part one of Doja Cat’s headlining set at Coachella on Sunday (April 14). The 28-year-old rap star rocked a packed crowd with songs such as “Tia Tamera,” “Demons,” “Agora Hills,” “Gun,” “Ouchies, “Attention,” “Need to Know,” “FTG,” “Wet V” and “Paint the Town Red.” The show also featured guest appearances from 21 Savage and A$AP Rocky.
Weekend 2 of Coachella takes place from April 19 to 21. Doja Cat will take the stage for her second headlining performance next Sunday, April 21. Other headliners include Lana Del Rey Tyler, the Creator and No Doubt.
Tems, J. Balvin, Jhene Aiko, Grimes, Peso Pluma, Chlöe , ATEEZ, John Batiste, Victoria Monét, Ice Spice, Sabrina Carpenter, Bebe Rexha and Lil Uzi Vert are some of the many acts on the bill. Click here to score last-minute tickets to Coachella.
Pre-order the Festival Doja Cat Funko Pop! below.
Doja Cat as a Funko Pop! figure.
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Draft Day is almost here. The 2024 WNBA Draft will broadcast live from the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Monday (April 15).
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, LSU’s Angel Reese, Stanford’s Cameron Brink and Tennessee’s Rikea Jackson are some of the stars of women’s college basketball that will be entering the league. Clark, the all-time NCAA scorer, is expected to be the No. 1 draft pick.
Keep reading for details on when and how to watch the WNBA draft without cable.
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How to Watch the WNBA Draft on ESPN Without Cable
The 2024 WNBA Draft is presented by State Farm and will air at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. And you don’t need cable to watch live or on-demand, from any location and various streaming devices.
You can watch ESPN live on DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. Get instant access to ESPN and other sports channels for one low price — all you need is internet access (and ExpressVPN to stream internationally).
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Subscribe to DirecTV Stream or Fubo to watch ESPN and over 75 other channels. Both streaming plans include a free trial, DVR recording and the ability to stream from multiple devices at once.
Subscribe to Sling TV and save $20 off your first month. The streaming plan includes 30+ channels such as ESPN, TBS, FS1, FX and other channels.
ESPN will air coverage of first round pick from five team draft rooms located in Indiana, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and Washington. The network will also broadcast live coverage from the Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks official watch parties.
ESPN’s Ryan Ruocco will host the draft broadcast alongside analysts Rebecca Lobo and Andraya Carter and reporter Holly Rowe. The WNBA draft festivities starts with the WNBA Countdown Presented by Google at 7 p.m. ET and hosted by LaChina Robinson, along with analysts Carolyn Peck and Chiney Ogwumike. The pre-show will features “interviews with key draftees,” highlight from Clark’s college basketball career and a fashion rundown, per ESPN.
After a record-breaking NCAA Women’s championship that saw the highest ratings in championship history, Reese hopes the ratings surge will extend to the WNBA.
“I think I’ve done a lot in college and so many different players have done the same thing. Being able to take this to the [WNBA] is where you want to do it at. And I think they deserve it, especially the vets,” Reese told the New York Post on Friday. “I mean they’ve done a great job, laying the groundwork for us.”
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Mother’s Day is exactly one month away. Have you started shopping yet?
If the answer is no, we’ve found a hilarious throw pillow that your mom just might love – if she’s a fan of the original Mean Girls.
Tina Fey’s 2004 comedy still lives rent-free in a lot of our heads, but even if your mom isn’t familiar with Regina George, Gretchen Wieners, Cady Heron and The Plastics, she’ll probably get a laugh out of this handmade pillow inspired by Amy Poehler’s infamous Mean Girls quote: “I’m not like a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.”
Revolve
Cool Mom Needlepoint Pillow
Made from 100 percent wool, the Cool Mom Needle Point Pillow retails for $108. The pillow is available at Furbishstudio.com and retailers such as Revolve and Bloomingdale’s, but it’s currently out of stock at Amazon. You can also find a version of the pillow on Etsy.
Measuring 8 x 14-inches, the throw pillow is hand-embroidered in wool and backed in cotton velvet, per the product description. Besides the laugh factor, your mom will appreciate how much time it takes to make Furbish pillows. Each pillow takes around 20 hours to stitch by hand, according to the company.
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Furbish offers a large selection of pillows with funny quotes such as, “If You Don’t Have Anything Nice to Say, Come Sit By Me,” “Nobody Is Perfect. I’m Nobody” “This Is Actually My First Rodeo” and “My Favorite Thing to Make for Dinner Is Reservations.”
While there’s never enough money to show just how much we care for our mothers, shoppers on a tighter budget can turns to Amazon and Walmart to find cheaper pillows and other Mother’s Day gift ideas.
For more shopping recommendations, see our list of new beauty drops of the season, where to buy a Dyson Airwrap in limited-edition ceramic pink and rose gold and a luxury perfume dupe for under $25.
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Selena Gomez has weighed in. After coming across a post from a fan account on Instagram alleging that she once had a romance with Jack Schlossberg — aka the grandson of 35th President John F. Kennedy — the singer-actress took to the comments to give the real story Friday (April 12).
Keeping her answer short and sweet, Gomez simply wrote underneath the post, “Never met this human sorry.”
Schlossberg is the son of Caroline Kennedy (whose parents are JFK and Jackie Kennedy Onassis) and Edwin Schlossberg.
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Fans couldn’t get enough of the Only Murders in the Building star’s frankness, with one person commenting, “these rumours are CRAZY … Well either way Love you gurl.”
“tell them gurl,” added another Selenator.
Members of American political dynasties aside, the 31-year-old Rare Beauty founder is currently in a relationship with producer Benny Blanco. On the same day she shut down the rumor about Schlossberg, Gomez also posted a sweet photo of her beau on her Story.
“I love you,” she captioned the pic, which finds the “Eastside” musician kissing her hand as they pose together in a car.
She and Blanco first went public with their romance in December, with Gomez confirming via Instagram comments that they’d been together for six months at that point. In March, the “Lose You to Love Me” artist celebrated Blanco’s birthday on the social media platform, writing that his “emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me.”
Later that month, she commemorated their “first virtual date” with another post on Stories, writing, “#longdistancerelationship vibes.”
Blanco produced Gomez’s recent single “Single Soon,” which debuted at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September. She followed it up with “Love On” in February, peaking at No. 56 on the chart.
The tracks serve as pre-cursors to the the star’s highly anticipated fourth studio album — which she’s expected to finish at some point in 2024 — although neither “Single Soon” nor “Love On” will necessarily make the tracklist.
“I would like to say that I am working towards an album, but I don’t know if those songs would be on that project,” she told Billboard in March. “I feel like I’m brewing, and I’m in the process of really creating some great songs, hopefully. I don’t know if they would fit with what I’m gonna go with.”
Benny Blanco knows how to turn Selena Gomez‘s love on. With a sweet post on Instagram Stories Friday (April 12), the singer-actress publicly professed her feelings for her boyfriend and shared an adorable photo with the producer.
The snap finds the Rare Beauty founder posing with Blanco in the car, the “Eastside” artist holding Gomez’s hand and kissing it. “I love you,” she captioned the post. Blanco also shared her Story on his own account, without comment.
The Only Murders in the Building star also showed support for her beau in another Story by sharing a reminder to pre-order Blanco’s upcoming cookbook with Jess Damuch, Open Wide, writing, “My favs.”
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She and Blanco have been dating since last year, going public with their romance in December after Gomez confirmed in comments on Instagram that they’d been an item for six months at that point. In January, they snuggled up courtside at an L.A. Lakers game, then attended the Emmys together a few weeks later.
In March, the “Lose You to Love Me” artist celebrated Blanco’s birthday on Instagram, writing that his “emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me.” Later that month, she commemorated their “first virtual date” with another post on Stories, writing, “#longdistancerelationship vibes.”
After releasing a duo of singles in August and February — “Single Soon,” which Blanco produced, and “Love On” — Gomez is expected to finish her highly anticipated fourth studio album in 2024. She also has a number of onscreen projects in the works, including an upcoming reboot of Wizards of Waverly Place and the next season of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building.
“I want to continue working towards my goals,” she told Billboard in March. “In the acting field, I feel like I haven’t even started. And with music, it’s always evolving. It’s such a therapeutic experience for me.”
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Peso Pluma is teaming with Sony to introduce music fans to the ULT Power Sound Series, a new collection of Bluetooth headphones and speakers released on Thursday (April 11).
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“The powerful sound and massive bass of the ULT Power Sound series excites me,” Pluma said in a statement to Billboard. “As a musician who relies heavily on bass when creating my music, I feel that these products provide the best listening experience for my fans and there is nothing else like it.”
The collection consists of the ULT Tower 10, ULT Field 7, ULT Field 1 speakers and ULT Wear wireless headphones ($199). Sony designed the collection for music lovers “who enjoy powerful deep sound designed to make the heart tremble.”
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Each speaker from the new series is equipped with an “ULT” button that features two, custom-engineered sound modes to enhance the sound quality.
Pluma is featured as part of Sony’s “For the Music” audio campaign. The “Ex-Special” singer will be taking the stage at Coachella on Friday (April 12). Pluma’s set is scheduled for 9:05 p.m. See a full list of Coachella set times here.
The ULT Power Sound collection is available at Sony.com and retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy.
Shop the collection below.
Sony ULT Power Sound Series
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Sony ULT Field 1 Wireless Ultra Portable Bluetooth Compact Speaker
The ULT Field 1 is a portable speaker with up to 12 hours of battery life and a sound button that turns up the bass. The IP67 water-resistant, dustproof and shockproof portable speaker is available in black, off-white, forest gray and orange.
Sony ULT Power Sound Series
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Sony ULT Field 7 Wireless Portable Bluetooth Karaoke Party Speaker
When it comes to thumping bass, the ULT Field 7 packs a powerful punch in a small package, according to Sony. The 8.9 inch-speaker features dual, 4.4-inch woofers and 1.8-inch tweeters, plus dynamic party lighting and a built-in handle.
The speaker is also IP67 water resistant, rustprood and dust proof; it features up to 30 hours of battery with quick charging capabilities and weighs 13 pounds. There’s also a mic/guitar input SB Port.
Sony ULT Power Sound Series
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ULT TOWER 10 Party Speaker
The ULT Tower 10 can connect to 100 compatible speakers. The Bluetooth speaker stands 43.6 inches tall and weighs 63 pounds. Features include Sony’s 360-degree party sound and party light technology and a karaoke mic. Users can hit the ULT1 button for a deeper, lower frequency bass and ULT2 for a more powerful bass.
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A scholarship created in honor of the late designer Virgil Abloh will be expanded this year to have more recipients and a greater outreach beyond art and design schools.
According to reports, a scholarship fund that was created in honor of the late pioneering Black designer will be expanded. The Virgil Abloh “Post-Modern” Scholarship Fund, which benefited 30 recipients, will now go to 60 recipients in addition to offering financial grants for those aspiring to become a part of the fashion industry. Shannon Abloh and Fashion Scholarship Fund Director, Peter Arnold, announced the plan at a gala held in New York City Monday (April 8). The expansion is a welcome move by the group, which admitted having potential students turn down scholarship offers in the past due to financial hardship. Virgil Abloh, best known for his work with Off White and Louis Vuitton, succumbed to cancer in 2021.
“Some have to work,” Ms. Abloh said. “They can’t quit their job and go to school. There was a student whose laptop broke, and she couldn’t afford to replace it, so she was going to drop out of school. That’s not OK,” Abloh said in an interview with the New York Times. The Scholarship Fund was started in 2020 with $1 million in seed funding by Virgil Abloh to foster the next generation of Black designers and creators in fashion. The expansion plan will also now be available to students at community colleges and other schools not in the art and design track. There will also be opportunities for students to connect with the vast network of friends and associates that Virgil Abloh worked with including Tremaine Emory and Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, the celebrated stylist who was an early FSF recipient. “Virgil was impatient,” Shannon Abloh said. “He liked to move fast, so he would have been ready for this to happen. It was always like, ‘How can we affect the most students in the biggest way possible?’”
There are also plans to expand the Virgil Abloh Foundation’s operations and reach within the year. “The goal will be providing access and opportunities to young kids, just as the V.A.P.M. does, but in a slightly different way,” she continued. “In 20 years I want the young kid who’s interested in creative arts to find Virgil. The foundation will provide a way for them to see his work and have access to what he created.”
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Fallout, the apocalyptic drama based on the popular video game series, shot to No. 1 on Prime Video hours after its release on Thursday (April 11).
According to Amazon Studios, Fallout tells the story of the “haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have.” The series centers around denizens of a sheltered vault who are “forced” to return to a world referred to as “the irrigated hellscape their ancestors left behind” centuries earlier. Needless to say, the inhabitants are shocked to find an “incredibly complex, gleefully weird, and highly violent universe waiting for them,” per Amazon Studios.
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Fallout stars Ella Purnell as “Lucy,” one of the first among the citizens to venture out of the vault and into the real world. The remaining cast includes Walton Goggins, Aaron Moten, Moisés Arias, Kyle MacLachlan, Sarita Choudhury, Michael Emerson, Leslie Uggams, Frances Turner, Dave Register, Zach Cherry, Johnny Pemberton, Rodrigo Luzzi, Annabel O’Hagan and Xelia Mendes-Jones.
Westworld director Jonathan Nolan helms the series, which he executive produced along with Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner, Lisa Joy, Athena Wickham, Todd Howard and James Altman. Fallout is produced by Amazon Studios and Kilter Films in association with Bethesda Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks.
Read on for direction on how to stream online.
How to Stream Fallout Online
Fallout premiered on Prime Video at 12:00 a.m. ET on Thursday.
Amazon Prime members can stream the series directly from the homepage on the Amazon app. Prime Video is accessible on a smart TV, phone, computer and other compatible devices.
If you’re not already subscribed to Amazon Prime, click below to launch a 30-day free trial to stream the new series and everything else that Prime Video has to offer.
How much does it cost? Prime Video is free for Prime members. You can subscribe to Amazon under a 30-day free trial to test out Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Gaming, Prime Reading and enjoy free shipping on millions of items. Prime memberships costs $14.99 per month (or $139 a year) after the free trial. Amazon also offers 50% off for students and qualifying EBT/Medicaid recipients.
Fallout is the latest Prime Video original joining a list of exclusive shows, movies, and documentaries such as Gen V, The Boys, Invincible, J-Hope on the Street, Road House, Reacher, American Rust: Broken Justice, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Ricky Stanicky. Prime Video also has movies that you can buy, rent and stream free including The Exorcist: Believer, Kung Fu Panda 4, One Life and A.I. Revolution.
Plus, you can add Paramount+, Max, Starz and other channels to Prime Video, so you don’t have to worry about switching between streaming platforms.
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If it seems as though almost everyone you know is rock climbing these days, you’re not far off. Climbing and bouldering have become the newest hobby to take over cities, with an annual growth rate of 7%, according to Gutnix’s 2024 market data report.
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Even artists have hopped onto the trend, including Lady Gaga, who posted a photo mid-climb on her Instagram back in 2020. Jared Leto was also spotted indoor rock climbing with dogfluencer Maxine the Fluffy Corgi strapped into his backpack back in September.
Similar to the sudden growth in pickleball, climbing has become a new go-to for exercise as it’s easily accessible and affordable to participate in — not to mention, it’s also Hollywood-approved.
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To help you kickstart your bouldering and climbing journey, Billboard Shopping spoke with professional rock climbers including U.S. National Team member Margo Hayes who made history as the first woman to conquer a 9a graded route (free climbs are ranked on a scale of one-10 with one being the easiest and 10 being the hardest) and climbing Olympian Shauna Coxsey to learn more about the sport and determine the best climbing gear for all levels.
What Are Good Climbing Clothes?
Both Coxsey and Hayes point out that the best climbing apparel should provide comfort and give to help you climb with ease. “As you progress through climbing, you will put your body into some wild and fun shapes so you never want your clothes to hold you back,” Coxsey tells Billboard.
Your climbing outfit will also depend on whether you’re indoors or outside. “When I’m bouldering/training in the gym, I most often wear basic athletic wear such as leggings and a tank top or sports bra,” says Hayes. Whereas, if you’re outside, she adds, you’ll want to make sure you have some layers.
Looking for the best climbing clothes online? Here’s what the experts recommend.
Coxsey’s pant pick
Adidas Women’s Terrex Xperior Pants
$79.88
$110.00
27% off
$120
$130
If you’re planning on climbing outdoors, Coxsey recommends these Adidas pants for their cozy feel and ability to let you climb with ease. The material is also breathable for added ventilation to help keep your body temperature regulated.“A comfortable stretchy pair of trousers are essential and the Adidas Terrex Xperior Trousers are so good for a day climbing outside on rock,” she notes.
Hayes Jacket Pick
The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket
Hayes’ go-to layer is The North Face’s luxurious puffer that can be worn both on and off the climbing wall. “When I’m rock climbing outside, because the elements and weather can be unpredictable, it’s necessary to bring layers with you,” she says. “No matter the weather, I always bring my TNF puffy jacket with me. The golden rule is that it’s always better to take layers off than be stuck outside without enough.”
What Is the Best Climbing Gear?
To help you make sure you stock up on the right gear, the professional climbers shared what climbing gear to buy online as well as some of their favorite picks.
Bouldering and climbing will require different types of gear. Bouldering, Hayes believes, is the easiest one to stock up on gear as it requires the least amount of equipment.
“When you’re bouldering you typically only need a chalk bag and shoes, this is why it’s so easily accessible,” she says. “Nowadays gym bouldering is really popular because it’s a simple way you can get a workout even when you’re on your own. When you boulder outside, you do need to bring crash pads to land on. Bouldering outdoors can always be dangerous; however, it’s much more dangerous without a cushioned landing spot.”
Coxsey adds that you should also invest in a chalk brush for indoor bouldering, “to clean the rock or the holds after you climb to leave the climb as you found it for the next person.”
Climbing anything taller than a normal boulder will require more safety equipment, according to both pro climbers. That consists of gear including a harness, rope and belay device (to name a few).
“Additionally, you can’t sport climb alone, so you need a partner who you deeply trust” Hayes advises. “Also, make sure to always tie a knot in the end of your rope for safety!”
Here’s the best climbing gear to buy online, according to the pros.
hayes’ indoor climbing shoes pick
La Sportiva Tarantulace Rock Climbing Shoes
$80.05
$88.95
10% off
When it comes to climbing shoes, Hayes claims, “My favorite shoes are made by La Sportiva.” With many styles to choose from, Amazon shoppers have deemed the Tarantulace style to be a top contender. The style is not only vibrant in shade, but features an all leather upper that’s breathable and stretchy to help form to your foot as well as a heel cup to keep your foot in place while you climb. This style tends to run large, according to the brand, so size down for the best fit. The shoe is also available in men’s sizes here.
coxsey’s outdoor climbing shoe pick
Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 Gore-TEX Hiking Shoe
$101.60
$230.00
56% off
Outdoor climbing requires a shoe with traction for stability. If you’re looking for a pro-approved style, Coxsey likes the Adidas Terrex Freehikers as she claims they’re “super comfy but with some great grip to get up any tricky paths.” Plus, they’re on sale for over half-off right now.
helmet pick
PETZL, Vertex Vent Helmet, Black
$93
$99.95
7% off
Protect your head from bumps and falls with a sturdy helmet like this black version by Petzl. It comes with an adjustable chin strap to fix to your liking and ventilation and side holes to help provide airflow to keep your head from overheating.
harness pick
Ttechouter Adjustable Thickness Climbing Harness
$36.99
$49.99
26% off
Add this climbing harness to your cart to keep you snug yet secure as you climb outdoors. It comes with an adjustable waist and leg thickness as well as metal loops to hook your climbing hear to. For added comfort, the harness comes padded to keep you safe yet cozy as you tackle your latest climb.
rope pick
Mammut Crag Dry Rope – 9.5mm
The Mammut Crag Dry Rope comes in three lengths including 60, 70 and 80 meters that’s been dry-treated to use on various terrains including rock and ice. The thick and sturdy material was also designed to repel water, dirt and abrasion, so you can climb safely and worry-free.
belay pick
Petzl GriGri + Belay Device
$114.35
$139.95
18% off
Climbing with a partner requires a proper belay device for added safety. Hayes’ go-to brand Petzl has one for 19% off on Amazon and that’s designed with cam-assisted blocking to make going down easier and more comfortable. It also comes equipped with an anti-panic handle that’ll stop your belay if the rope is tugged on too hard.
chalk bag pick
Sukoa Chalk Bag
$14.87
$19.95
25% off
Carry your chalk with Sukoa’s portable chalk bag for 25% off, dropping the price to less than $15. The design has been labeled an Amazon Choice for Climbing Chalk Bags by Sukoa Sports and has racked up more than 2,000 verified five star reviews for its leak-proof design and extra compartments that can hold small essentials including your smartphone.
chalk pick
Friction Labs Unicorn Dust Chalk for Rock Climbing
Hayes prefers to uses Friction Labs chalk, which she claims is the “stickiest” for gripping onto boulders or hand holds on the wall. The Unicorn Dust is a more fine formula that’s Non-toxic, silica-free and pigment-free that aims to be safe for all skin types. It’s also versatile to use indoors or outdoors.
chalk brush pick
Climbing & Bouldering Brush
$11.99
$12.99
8% off
To assist in cleaning handholds as you climb, these climbing brushes will easily swipe and dust away chalk. Each pack comes with two brushes that are slim and compact, so you can slip it inside a pocket or small bag. The bristles are tapered to help with the longevity of the brush while the handle is ergonomic for a more comfortable hold.
bouldering mat pick
Evolv Drop Pad
Cushion any falls with a comfortable drop pad that’ll protect you from getting any major injuries. It comes with a foldable design and attached handle that’ll make transporting it from one place to another easier. The plush material was also designed to help soften any falls, so you can easily get back up on on the boulder.
carabiner pick
Rongsi Heavy Duty Carabiner
A sturdy carabiner is important if you plan on linking together your ropes and harnesses. Walmart is offering a two-pack for less than $15 with each one having the capacity to hold up to 5,600 pounds each. It also uses a carbon steel material for long-lasting durability.
Climbing Tips for Beginners
These pros didn’t just become masters at climbing overnight and if you’re just starting out, the best thing you can do, according to Coxsey is to “just climb!” Once you find your go-to climbing gym, you should take advantage of the coaching or any inductions offered.
“From your local climbing wall, you will find a whole community of climbers who will be able to help take you outside and give you a taste of climbing on rock for the first time,” she adds.
While it may be tempting to just jump right in, Hayes also points out that you shouldn’t rush to push yourself.
“It’s very important to grow a strong foundation,” she says. “Also, make sure that you are climbing within the limits that you are comfortable with. Grades don’t really matter as long as you’re enjoying the challenge and having fun.”
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