Team EB
Driving Innovation Through Collaboration
At EB, our team is the fundamental pillar in the design of our climbing shoes. For over a decade, some of our team members have been shaping the very essence of our brand. Each of them, with his or her own particularities, nevertheless converges on a common passion: climbing.
At EB, we understand that innovation thrives on collaboration and feedback. That’s why we place great importance on the input of our team members throughout the product development process. Their invaluable feedback helps us continually refine and improve our climbing shoes, ensuring that they perform optimally in even the most demanding conditions.
Charlotte Durif
Charlotte Durif, born in 1990, has been a member of Team EB for a long time, boasting impressive achievements in climbing. She has conquered challenging routes such as PPP in Verdon and numerous 8c and higher graded climbs. In bouldering, she has excelled at “Xavier’s roof” in Bishop, USA, and “When we were kings” in the Grampians, Australia. Her competitive spirit shines through with six World Champion titles, sixteen French Champion titles, and a Senior European Champion title at just 15 years old.
Héléne Janicot
Hélène Janicot, born in 1993, has been supported by EB since around 2008. Her climbing achievements include notable ascents such as an 8a+/b onsight of “La Buena” in Chullila, an 8b+ ascent of “Symbiose” in Roquevaire, and numerous podium finishes in competitions. She clinched the Cadet World Championship in 2010 and has consistently performed well in international events, including victories in the Briançon World Cup stage and the French Championship in 2014.
Prudence Morgan-Wood
Prudence Morgan-Wood, born in 1994, joined Team EB in October 2017. With notable achievements like climbing 8a routes outdoors and tackling 7b boulders, she thrives in both outdoor and indoor settings. She clinched 3rd place in Spain’s Bloc Championship and credits her Guardian shoes for outdoor climbs and Sentinels for indoor overhangs.
Margot Salon
Margot Salon, an experienced climber with a professional flair and a sense of humour, is an integral part of the EB Climbing Team. Holding a State Climbing Certificate, she offers guidance for climbing excursions on cliffs and organises training sessions. Margot, born in 1989 (but claiming 1991 on Tinder), has been with EB since November 2016.
Théodore Chappex
Theodore Chappex, a dedicated climber, is currently focused on opening challenging routes, primarily in high-altitude areas of the Alps. With a passion for both alpinism and bouldering, he thrives in alpine environments. Introduced to climbing at the age of 14 through a mountaineering and climbing camp founded by his uncle, a high mountain guide, Chappex’s love for mountain activities became an obsession.
Paul Jenft
Paul Jenft, born in 2003, has been part of Team EB since 2016. His notable achievements in climbing include conquering challenging routes such as “Seul face à mes couilles” (8c) in Savoie, France, and “Ixeya” (8B+) in Rodellar, Spain. He excels in competitions, securing impressive rankings in various events including the Climbing World Cup and European Youth Championships.
Zacharie De Smidt
Zacharie De Smidt, born in 1997, has been part of Team EB since November 2015. With notable achievements including climbing an 8c+ route, a 7c bloc, and clinching 6th place in the French Cup along with five regional championship titles, Zacharie’s climbing prowess is evident. He favours EB’s Guardian for bouldering, and Nebula for both.
Damien Bocket
Damien Bocket, born in 1998, has been a part of Team EB since 2017, injecting some youthful energy into the squad. His climbing achievements include scaling an 8a+ route on rock and tackling an 8a boulder problem. Notably, he clinched the French Combined Championship twice in the 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 seasons.
