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Uprising Newsletter July 2008

Uprising is a brand-new company, based in Christchurch, NZ.
We make cutting-edge training devices and climbing holds.
Then we go climbing.

 

In This Newsletter:
Events:
Uprising Launch Goes Off
National Cup Round 2 at The Roxx this weekend!
Products:
Uprising Training Devices Unveiled
Climbing Holds from Outer Space
Looky Things:
Photographer: Marty Blumen
Photographer: Mark Watson
Latest News: Click here for National Cup Round 2 Updates

 

Can't see the pretty pictures? Click here.

Uprising Launch Party Goes Off

Thanks to everyone who made it down to the Roxx for the Uprising Launch Party!
What a sweet-as little shindig that was. Check out all the photos from the night here.
Big thanks to The Roxx for the venue, and Mountain Designs too for hooking us up some sweet gears to give away.

Simon got some sweet video footage from the night and he's threatening to splice it together so keep an eye out.

National Cup Round 2 at The Roxx this weekend! (July 5 & 6)

This weekend The Roxx Climbing Centre hosts it's first National Cup event since 2006.
The first round at Mt. Maunganui broke records for sheer size and this one is gonna be a biggie too. Remember to register right away at www.nzsf.org.nz if you haven't already as there won't be any day regos available.
If competing isn't your cuppa come down anyway to watch. The Roxx's home climbing team - The Flying Geckos - have their reputation as the top ranked NZ club to defend. We need people to come and support.

Latest News: Provisional Programme Posted by NZSF:

Saturday:

Youth Qualification / Speed Qualification / Open Qualification and Finals

8.00 a.m. Facility Opens for warmup
8.30 a.m. Briefing and Demonstration - Youth D/Youth C/Youth B
9.00 a.m Climbing Starts – YB/YC/YD
10.30 a.m. Climbing Ends – YB/YC/YD
10.30 a.m. Briefing and Demonstration - Youth A/ Junior
11.00 a.m. Climbing Starts – YA/Junior/Masters
11.45 a.m. Climbing Ends - YA/Junior/Masters
12.00 p.m. Speed Qualification
1.00 p.m. Speed Qualification Ends
1.05 p.m. Demonstration -- YA/Junior/Masters
1.15 p.m. Climbing Starts – YA/Junior/Masters
2.15 p.m. Climbing Ends - YA/Junior/Masters
2.15 p.m. Briefing and Demonstration - Youth D/Youth C/Youth B
2.25 p.m Climbing Starts – YB/YC/YD
3.55 p.m. Climbing Ends – YB/YC/YD
4.00 p.m. Briefing and Demonstration - Open Female/ Open Male
4.15 p.m. Climbing Starts – Open Climbs
5.15 p.m. Climbing Ends - Open Climbs
6.00 p.m. Briefing and Demonstration - Open Female/ Open Male
6.15 p.m. Climbing Starts – Open Climbs
7.15 p.m. Climbing Ends - Open Climbs
8.00 p.m. Isolation Closes - Open Female/ Open Male
8.15 p.m. Climbing Starts – Open Finals Climbs
10.00 p.m. Climbing Ends - Open Finals & Prize Giving

Sunday:

Youth/Junior Lead & Speed Finals

8.15 a.m Isolation Opens – Youth B/ Youth C/ Youth D
8.45 a.m Isolation Closes – Youth B/ Youth C/ Youth D
9.00 a.m Viewing
9.10 a.m. Climbing Starts – Youth B/ Youth C/ Youth D
11.10 a.m. Climbing Ends
11.00 a.m. Isolation Opens – Youth A/Junior/ Masters
11.30 a.m. Isolation Closes
11.45 a.m. Viewing
12.00 a.m. Climbing Starts – Youth A/Junior/ Masters
2.00 p.m. Climbing Ends – Youth A/Junior/ Masters
2.25 p.m Speed Finals- Briefing
2.30 p.m. Speed Finals
3.45 p.m. Speed Finals - Finish
3pm Approx. Junior & Youth Prizegiving

 

 

Uprising Training Devices Unveiled

For the first time, Uprising's range of training devices were let loose on the public at the Uprising Launch Party at the Roxx. You can purchase these unique devices at Uprising-Online or selected retailers. Click here to browse the range online.

Update: Training guides are available from the 8th July, free online and with any purchase of an Uprising training device.

 

Climbing Holds from Outer Space

Uprising climbing holds are now available to buy! Check out our initial range of funky shapes here. They are a supremely cost-effective way to start your own high-grade home bouldering spot or a great way to add some spice and variation to an existing wall. New shapes and extras goodie are coming all the time so check regularly for updates.

 

Uprising Presents Marty Blumen & Mark Watson

We are stoked and honoured to have renowned photographers Marty Blumen & Mark Watson join the Uprising. A little background info nabbed from their websites follows but the photos really speak for themselves. Check them out here.

About Marty:

Marty Blumen's work has appeared in publications including National Geographic Magazine, rock climbing guidebooks and visual effects work for film and television. His work is characterised by great attention to detail, impeccable lighting and richly saturated colours.One of Marty's goals is to inspire people to become passionate about their dreams. He regularly follows this principle as explained here:

"I have turned down many business opportunities to follow my instincts. For example in 2002 I was offered work on one of the Harry Potter films but instead I headed to Yosemite Valley in California to rock climb. The photographs I took there were later published and have set me upon the path I am on today."

Originally from Brisbane, Australia Marty has travelled extensively and currently lives in Auckland, New Zealand. He is actively involved with the New Zealand Alpine Club in promoting outdoor photography through talks and workshops.

About Mark:

"I’m a Lyttelton, New Zealand based photographer and graphic designer. My photography expresses the intimate connection New Zealanders have with wilderness and the natural landscape, and ways in which we interact with these environments.

For the last eight years I have worked for the NZ Alpine Club as managing editor of The Climber, New Zealand's climbing magazine. I'm also editor of the New Zealand Alpine Journal. My role for these publications encompasses all design and layout and photo-editing requirements as well as print management. I have also designed and published several guidebooks for the NZAC.

Though my work for the NZAC I have developed a growing passion for photography. I have shot a number of features for the magazine, and my work has featured in many New Zealand publications and websites. Most recently, 18 of my best climbing photos were selected for use in Classic New Zealand Rock Climbing (Mark Sedon), a new book published by Craig Potton Publishing."

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