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Pitons, Drive-ins and Screws

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Designed to fit very thin cracks
Can be used on hard rock
Two holes for correct placement of the carabiner

Climbing Technology Blade Pitons

Smallest category of piton

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Lightweight for their strength and size.
Numbered for quick identification.

Black Diamond Lost Arrow Pitons

Tough and lightweight for medium sized cracks.

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Universal hard steel piton with 45° angled head.
To be used on hard rock (granite, schist etc.) in every kind of crack.
The eyelet is provided with grooves that facilitate the positioning of the carabiner.

Climbing Technology Universal Hard Piton

Constructed from hard steel and suitable for use on hard rock.

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Universal soft steel zinc plated piton with 45° angled head.
To be used on soft rock (limestone etc.) in every kind of crack.
It deforms adapting itself to the cracks of the rock where it is inserted.
The eyelet is provided with grooves that facilitate the positioning of the carabiner.

Climbing Technology Universal Piton

Universal piton with soft steel zinc plated with 45degree angled head

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Climbing Technology Piton Eye Sharp

Made from soft steel- These pitons are sharp and recognisable from their V Tip.

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To be used on hard rock such as granite or schist
High quality extraction strength due to the angular shape

Climbing Technology Angle Piton

Angular hard steel piton.

Designed to be put into hairline cracks, subtle seams and indistinct features.
Integrated wire-cabled sling.

Black Diamond Pecker Piton

For hairline cracks, subtle seams and indistinct fractures.

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Ice pick profile allows driving into frozen turf, ice or cracks
Large hammering area makes for easier placements
Long handle creates leverage for easy removal
Extendable sling gives versatile and easily extended placements
Lightening holes reduce weight
Achieves 15kN in lab tensile testing, giving high levels of security

Bulldog

The Bulldog is a versatile drive in piece of winter protection that creates secure placements in frozen turf, ice hooks and thin cracks.

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Size gives high security in certain placement types
Ice pick profile allows driving into frozen turf, ice or cracks
Large hammering area makes for easier placements
Long handle creates leverage for easy removal
Extendable sling gives versatile and easily extended placements
Lightening holes reduce weight
Achieves 15kN in lab tensile testing, giving high levels of security

Terrier

The Terrier is a versatile drive in piece of winter protection that creates security in frozen turf, ice hooks and thin cracks. It comes into its own in small and thin placements where a bulldog would be too big.

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Large surface area creates resistance to pull through even in soft snow
Lightening holes reduce weight
Stainless steel striker plate protects Deadman from wear and tear
4mm galvanised wire creates strong attachment point

Deadman

The Deadman offers protection when the only anchor available is snow.

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Hooking small to medium flakes, edges and rugosites, the cliffhanger is an indispensable tool on necky aid lines.
Chiselled point and flat tip for stability.
Bi-pod base to reduce rotation.

Black Diamond Cliffhanger Skyhook

Designed to enhance stability on tiny flakes and edges.

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Slightly oversized, for hooking larger edges and flakes than the Cliffhanger, the Grappling Hook's wide bidpod is remarkably stable, even on small edges.

Black Diamond Grappling Skyhook

A larger sized hook for wrapping flakes and big edges.

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Three-in-one aid hook.
Increased stability due to extra broad base.
Covers edges and holes from 4.8mm to 13mm.

Black Diamond Talon Skyhook

Three-in-one aid hook.

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Minimal weight.
Improves bite into the ice.
Quick and easy screwing.

Petzl Laser Speed Light

A very lightweight ice screw with an integrated crank.

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Easy screwing.
Improves bite.

Petzl Laser Speed

Ultra-high-performance ice screw with integrated crank.