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Never leave your gear behind because you can't get it out - remove stuck cams and pull out fused nuts with Black Diamond's Nut Tool. Thin enough to fit into narrow cracks, its hooked end makes it an ideal tool for removing caught gear. Remove stuck gear with the hooked...

For ascending ultra-thin, gear protected crack and face lines, Micro Stoppers are an essential tool. Black Diamond makes the head of each with durable copper infiltrated iron, giving it a tenacious bite while reducing shearing. A patented, swaging method replaces traditional silver solder techniques, greatly increasing cable life by making...

Tough enough to withstand repeated abuse, these hot forged big wall pitons are patterned after the original designs of John Salathé and as light as possible for their given size. #1 Short Thin: 5/32" (4 mm); 1 3/4" (44.4 mm); 56 g (2 oz) #2 Short Medium: 1/4" (6.3 mm);...

Keep your Black Diamond Camalot C4 cams running smooth with the trigger wire replacement kit. Designed to replace the trigger wires of Camalot C4 cams made in 2005 and later Kit includes trigger wires and instructions for installation Kit size number corresponds to C4 cam size number

Black Diamond Camalot C4s are redesigned for weight and form factor Double-axle design allows retraction of larger cam lobes, giving them a much larger expansion range than single-axle units Design has the strength to work as a full-strength cam stop, allowing the cam to function as passive protection if it...

Light and functional, these guys are good at what they do! Since their introduction in 1971, the classic Hexentric® design has retained its relevance as an inexpensive, versatile and lightweight form of protection. Wired Hexes rack easier than their cord slung cousins, and are easy to place in even the...

Black Diamond Knifeblades are designed for shallower cracks. Knifeblades are bent and precision-ground for a plethora of possible thin-crack placements. Sporting ground-tapered blades, Black Diamond Knifeblades have a consistent shape which is optimum for both strength and holding power. Good size for thin cracks Varied thickness provides optimal fit Ground-tapered...

This amazing hooking option is suited for big wallers and those bolting on lead. The Talon’s dual base design provides exceptional stability. Since the rock will often break under the pressure of a hook before the hook pops, it's important to maximize hook to rock contact area. Each of the...

The gold standard for camming units, the Camalot's double-axle design allows retraction of larger cam lobes, giving them a much larger expansion range than single-axle units. C-Loop continuous cable stem design ensures strength and durability. Color coded for easy identification. Srd generation of Black Diamond Camalots that are 30% lighter...

Anodized Wired Hexes are also sold in a convenient set, which includes #4 to #10 with an OvalWire biner. Includes oval carabiner Asymmetrical cross-section Flat sides Slight end-wise taper Durable, galvanized steel cables #4 Hex .81/1.10" (20.6/27.9 mm); 10 kN (2248 lbf); 51 g (1.80 oz) #5 Hex .94/1.30" (23.9/33...

Passive rock protection with three-point contact, wired stoppers are the classic solution for bottlenecks, shallow seams, and tapering cracks. 7075 aluminum alloy is durable yet has plenty of bite to stay put Transverse taper increases surface-area contact to provide best placements in nonparallel cracks Rounded corners allow easy removal Anodized...

The new standard in active micro-camming devices. The heads are 30% narrower yet the C3's are more secure, dependable, and can fit in more placements than other camming units. The C3's broader middle lobe overlaps and interlocks with the opposing cams, maintaining the cam head's narrow width and maximizing contact...

Replacement trigger wires for Black Diamond Micro Cams .1 to .75 Important backup for serious climbing expeditions Replace the original trigger wires of a Micro Cam if they break, or better yet if they start to fray Consult "Available Sizes/Colors" for the correct size

The Peckers #1, #2 and #3 are excellent for clean aid when speedy intermediary moves are necessary between sinker placements. Peckers can be hand set and cleaned quickly and when micro nailing, their double tapered, thin, serrated blades hold solid: especially in softer rock. A swaged cable lifts out of...

Passive rock protection with three-point contact, wired stoppers are the classic solution for bottlenecks, shallow seams, and tapering cracks. 7075 aluminum alloy is durable yet has plenty of bite to stay put Transverse taper increases surface-area contact to provide best placements in nonparallel cracks Rounded corners allow easy removal Anodized...

The original wired nut that helped launch the clean climbing revolution has continually evolved to remain the standard by which others are judged. Black Diamond Stoppers' aluminum alloy is durable yet has plenty of bite to sit in rock ranging from bullet proof granite to sandstone. Anodized by size for...

Black Diamond's new C4 cams offer the greatest opportunity for solid placements by utilizing a larger expansion range. A whole rack of C4s require one less piece, saving you a whole pound - that's a lot. Significantly lighter weights, better flexibility, and smooth action make these new camming devices the...

Since their introduction in 1987, Camalots have undergone three generations of refinement, while continuously proving themselves as trusted partners on the racks of climbers worldwide. Their patented double-axle design created a range of placement and strength unequaled by any other camming device-critical advantages that are still preferred 17 years later....

Red hot and reliable as ever, the Black Diamond wired stopper set features brilliant color-coded anodization for instant visual identification. Whether building or expanding your climbing rack, you can't go wrong with this set, long considered essentials for any rack. Buy the set and save over individual-piece prices; set also...

Stoppers are the foundation of any climbing rack and these are the standard wired, wedge-shaped nuts for thin-crack protection. Black Diamond designed a transverse taper into the Stopper which permits good sideways placements in flares and shallow seams. This feature opens up previously unprotectable cracks, and makes Stoppers significantly more...

The gold standard for camming units, the Camalot's double-axle design allows retraction of larger cam lobes, giving them a much larger expansion range than single-axle units. C-Loop continuous cable stem design ensures strength and durability. Color coded for easy identification. Srd generation of Black Diamond Camalots that are 30% lighter...

Passive rock protection with three-point contact, wired stoppers are the classic solution for bottlenecks, shallow seams, and tapering cracks. 7075 aluminum alloy is durable yet has plenty of bite to stay put Transverse taper increases surface-area contact to provide best placements in nonparallel cracks Rounded corners allow easy removal Anodized...

Passive rock protection with three-point contact, wired stoppers are the classic solution for bottlenecks, shallow seams, and tapering cracks. 7075 aluminum alloy is durable yet has plenty of bite to stay put Transverse taper increases surface-area contact to provide best placements in nonparallel cracks Rounded corners allow easy removal Anodized...

The gold standard for camming units, the Camalot's double-axle design allows retraction of larger cam lobes, giving them a much larger expansion range than single-axle units. C-Loop continuous cable stem design ensures strength and durability. Color coded for easy identification. Srd generation of Black Diamond Camalots that are 30% lighter...