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Black Diamond Stopper Set

Climbing > ProtectionRated: ***** by 11 reviews.

REI

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 comes with a Black Diamond oval wiregate carabiner for instant racking
  • Features a transverse taper for accurate, secure placements and rounded edges for easy removal
  • Swages are made of galvanized steel cable for strength and resistance to corrosion
  • Includes Black Diamond stoppers 4 - 13
  • #4 / 6kN / 6.9mm / 12.4mm / 16g
  • #5 / 6kN / 8.4mm / 13.5mm / 18g
  • #6 / 10kN / 10.2mm / 15.5mm / 32g
  • #7 / 10kN / 11.7mm / 16.4mm / 34g
  • #8 / 10kN / 13.5mm / 18.3mm / 37g
  • #9 / 10kN / 15.2mm / 20.8mm / 39g
  • #10 / 10kN / 17.3mm / 23.4mm / 43g
  • #11 / 10kN / 20.1mm / 26.7mm / 51g
  • #12 / 10kN / 22.9mm / 30.5mm / 58g
  • #13 / 10kN / 26.4mm / 35.1mm / 71g

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

An 11-piece stopper set that includes 10 wired stoppers ranging in size from 4 to 13, and a Black Diamond wire gate carabiner.

Features:

  • Rounded corners make for easy removal
  • The stoppers provide 3-point contact, which is great for bottlenecks, shallow seams, and tapering cracks
  • Transverse tapers allow sideways placement in flares
Length:12.4 - 35.1 millimeters
Strength:6 - 10 kilonewtons
Weight:444 grams
Width:6.9 - 26.4 millimeters

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Sometimes, we can't be sure that the product is the same across the stores that offer its, so you may find the same product listed more then once on GearBuyer.com, we these list highly similar products below.

Black Diamond Micro Stopper SetBlack Diamond Micro Stopper Set$87.95
Black Diamond Anodized Stopper SetBlack Diamond Anodized Stopper Set$89.95
Black Diamond Pro Stopper SetBlack Diamond Pro Stopper Set$114.95
Black Diamond StoppersBlack Diamond Stoppers$6.80 - $9.95

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$24.00
Metolius Ultralight Curve Nut SetMetolius Ultralight Curve Nut Set
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$129.00 - $130.00

Option Availability:

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Size
Set #4-#1389.95
Set89.95

Legend

  •     - Marmot Mountain
  •     - REI

Notes:

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) offers this product at $89.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Black Diamond Stopper Set Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

Can't be beat!

Rating:*****
I've never understood the reasoning for all the other manufacturers to design fancy passive protection. BD's stoppers are simple and work well. Don't waste money buying other "fancy" stoppers. These are the basis for all others and will suffice in any environment. You'll find that these cost roughly half of what some of the other brands retail for.
jox at REI on 09/13/2007

Essential for a reason.

Rating:*****
They work great. Period.

Having a "scooped-out" shape, they're really versatile, as it allows you to place the stopper facing either left or right inside a crag (depending on what fits better). One set alone covers most of what you'll need for top roping, but I'll buy another for trad.
Indiana Jack at REI on 08/29/2007

great pieces

Rating:****
[...] Anyhow, the BD stoppers are very easy to place. They are not as versatile as the DMM wallnuts (in that they don't fit as wide a range of contours), but this is one potential benefit they bear, as good placements in the rock are easier to identify.
layeredsnail at REI on 09/18/2007

Essential Gear For Any Rack!

Rating:*****
I love placing these stoppers! There is nothing like placing a stopper and then giving it a few hard yanks to set it in place. Cams are quicker and generally stronger but stoppers will fit in places few cams will go.
Climber_Brian at REI on 09/14/2007

Cheap and Reliable

Rating:*****
This is my second set of these nuts and they have never let me down, I honestly feel more safe with these baby's more than I do cams. Definitely a requirement for an average climber.
Mountain Jar at REI on 04/30/2009

Great first purchase for starting a rack

Rating:*****
This set #4-13 is the perfect set for general use. This is a great set to get your rack started. Great to use for top roping and will grow with you into your first leads.
Doubting Thomas at REI on 12/17/2008

Awesome

Rating:*****
I recommend these to everybody. The curved shape seems to fit anywhere and they are easy to learn trad with. I often place them and think, "Man, I would love to fall on that piece"
Camalots are great at REI on 10/14/2007

Bread and Butter

Rating:****
These are good, no nonsense stoppers. Easy to place and retrieve. Really essential gear for thin splitters, building anchors. save your cams for the crux and earn some style points by using stoppers.
Max L at REI on 10/06/2007

Excellent

Rating:*****
BD Nuts are excellent pro. Place easily, offer excellent protection (when placed correctly), and are easy to carry/work with. Highly recommend these.
MDA at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 07/23/2007

Can't go wrong here

Rating:*****
Quickest and cheapest way to start building your rack and it's good, solid equipment.
Jimmy Watts at REI on 09/12/2007