5 Years Strong: Kilter Climbing Returns as the Primer Hold Sponsor of BFL V

Ian Powell - CEO and founder of Kilter, Ian is a veteran shaper and fine artist with decades of climbing, setting, and shaping experience.

Jackie Hueftle - COO and co-founder of Kilter, Jackie is also co-founder of the Routesetting Institute, CWA Board Member, CWA Routsetting Committee Chair, Bolt and Revolt Board Member, and USAC Nationally-certified level 4 setter.

We’re stoked to announce that Kilter Climbing is back as the Primer Hold Sponsor for BFL V — marking five years of shaping the league with their world-class holds.

This year, Kilter is stepping it up with a fresh lineup of new micros, bringing even more precision, tension, and technical challenge to the walls. From power moves to subtle footwork, these holds are built to test every level of your game.

Kilter’s partnership has helped define the BFL experience from day one, and we’re proud to keep building with the best. BFL isn’t just powered by community — it’s powered by those who believe in pushing climbing forward. Kilter’s support from day one helped us launch a league that values performance, athlete development, and innovation in setting. From local qualifiers to the Pro podium, Kilter’s fingerprints have been on every volume, slab, and comp wall we’ve touched.

For BFL V, Kilter is introducing new micros into the mix — and trust us, these tiny beasts are going to test every ounce of your contact strength, body tension, and technical creativity. Whether you're dynoing between tension edges or locking off on dual-tex slopers the size of your thumb pad, the new micros are about to shake things up in the best way possible.

Whether you’re a competitor, setter, or fan — you can check out the full Kilter line and get your hands on their newest releases at settercloset.com