Spring Climbing Hardware Essentials for Your Rack

Time-tested stoppers with a transverse taper that allows you to place them securely in bottlenecks, flares, and shallow seams. The tapered shape extends versatility and adds multiple placement options. In addition, the classic shape (convex on one side, concave on the other) allows the unit to cam into position when loaded.

• Made of 6061-T6 aluminum with a galvanized steel cable
• Bright anodized colour coating and laser etched numbering
• Slightly rounded edges and corners aid removal
• Three Sigma tested
• CE certified

Hexentrics create a camming action in parallel sided cracks, and are way lighter than a big rack of cams. You do have to find the right spot to seat them, but the tapered sides allow a great range of placement options.

• Set of 7 hexes, from size 4 to 10
• Sides are tapered so piece can be placed sideways in constrictions
• One hex fits four different crack configurations
• Made of colour-coded aluminum with steel wires

Cam set offers protection with original 13.75° cam angle, plus a twin axle. Ergonomic floating trigger design and injection-molded thumb stop. 12mm Dyneema® extendable sling with directional pull indicators.

For the snag-free clipability of a HotForge carabiner combined with the wiregate functionality of a HotWire, build your rack with the Black Diamond HotForge Hybrid Quickpack set of 6 quickdraws. Snag-free keylock HotForge carabiner on top makes for easy bolt clipping. Bottom HotWire carabiner is brightly colored to provide a visual target while climbing. The durable, easy-to-grab 18mm polyester dogbone features a Straitjacket™ insert to keep the bottom carabiner properly oriented. Includes 6 quickdraws

The camming device is updated to accommodate skinny ropes as thin as 8.5mm for your futuristic mega-proj, while still able to handle beefy 11mm top-rope cords. The mechanical brake assist offers progressive opening action for smooth control and safe lowering. Stainless steel friction plates and cam provide durability and longevity. Aluminum side plates and reinforced nylon lowering handle reduce weight.For use with 8.5–11mm diameter single ropes (ideal range is 8.9–10.5mm). CE and EN certified

ATC-XP belay device has high-friction grooves that offer 3 times greater hold and stopping power than regular friction mode. Machined window through the body makes the device 30% lighter than the original version; ATC-XP weighs 64g. Mini Pearabiner screwgate carabiner has a large rope-bearing surface and a keylock nose that won’t snag on slings and bolt hangers

When you find yourself in need of trusty lockers, this package of 3 Black Diamond HotForge Screwgate carabiners are a reliable and durable choice. Hot-forged construction removes weight where it’s not needed and adds material where durability is key. Low-profile keylock nose prevents snagging and is easy to clip and clean. Accommodates a clove hitch. Easy-to-hold functional shape. Screwgate sleeve.Type B “Basic” locking connector. Individual weight: 50g

Rig anchors, extend placements and keep rope drag to a minimum. For tricky situations, use runners to sling trees and chockstones, hitch chickenheads and ice mushrooms, or extend placements to reduce rope drag. Nylon webbing is old-school versatile, strong and extremely durable

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