EP COMMITTMENT.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.

Introducing our new 2021 EPU Holds Material

Over the years, we have done a lot of things first and once in a while find ourselves pushed to make a leap forward. Introducing our new EPU material, custom formulated for our full line of urethane handholds.

ASTM Lab Quality Testing:

• Taber testing
• Shore hardness-D (durometer)
• Density
• Flex
• Tensile strength
• Color matching

Commercial Gym Practical Testing:

• Tactile feel & granularity
• Route-setter wear analysis
• Climbing wear analysis
• Wash cycle analysis
• Accept screws without splitting

The EPU Improvements:

• Hardness & flex: set screw without splitting
• Life cycle for commercial facilities: abrasion/polishing resistance
• Calibrated colors: matching USAC competition standards
• New hollow-back tooling: consistent thickness
• Texture & feel: consistent dry texture