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CAMP USA Ball Nuts are the only choice for hammerless aid-climbing protection in thin, parallel-sided cracks. When the going gets thin, pull the trigger and place a Ball Nut in a crack as narrow as 3mm. Release the trigger and opposing forces of the brass ball and aluminum nut holds these tiny pieces of protection in place where their 8kN-strength (1798lb-force) is ready to save your hide if you log some air time. Much faster and easier on the rock than banging in a knifeblade, CAMP Ball Nuts are the last word in protecting thin free climbs and saving time on aid-climbing lines.
For the slim and grim. Ball nuts protect fissures as small as 3mm while maintaining a breaking strength of 8 kN.
The Ball Nuts by Camp can give you a little giggle with its name, but when you are actually using one on a route or wall, we can promise you probably are not laughing. Designed to be used for the slim and grim placements that are awkwardly shaped or flared on thin routes or long, clean aid climbs. These weird looking "cams" can be used in cracks as small as 3mm while maintaining a breaking strength of 8 kN.
For the slim and grim.
Ball nuts protect fissures as small as 3mm while maintaining a breaking strength of 8 kN.
Length: 10.5-18 mm (0.41-0.71).
Strength: 8 kN.
R.58 oz.
Ball nuts protect small fissures while maintaining a breaking strength of 7 to 8kN.
| Country of Origin: | United States |
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| Range: | [1] 3-6mm; [2] 4.5-9mm; [3] 6-12mm; [4] 8-14mm; [5] 10.5-18mm |
| SKU: | 103401 |
| Strength: | please click on sizing chart for more information on each Ball Nut |
| Warranty: | 1 Year |
| Weight: | 29-73g (depending on unit size) |
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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.
 | CAMP Ball Nut #3 | $40.95 |
 | CAMP Ball Nut #4 | $36.95 - $40.95 |
 | CAMP Ball Nut #2 | $36.95 - $40.95 |
 | CAMP Ball Nut #1 | $36.95 - $40.95 |
Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.
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| Blue | Green | Purple | Red | Yellow | N/A | |
| #1 | 34.95 | |||||
| 1 | 36.95 | |||||
| #2 | 34.95 | |||||
| 2 | 36.95 | |||||
| 3 | 36.95 | |||||
| #3 | 34.95 | |||||
| #4 | 34.9536.95 | |||||
| 4 | 36.95 | |||||
| #5 | 34.9536.95 | |||||
| 5 | 36.95 | |||||
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) offers this product at $36.95, but does not provide any color/size information.
Zappos.com offers this product at $40.95, but does not provide any color/size information.
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Nice and Unique | |
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I bought the 3 smallest sizes for aid climbing and I have not really used them that much. I would not really want to take wippers on the smallest size. They can be tricky to remove if heavily weighted because of the soft material on the "sliding ball". They are obviously great for small cracks and for podded out pin scars. They are definitely not my "go to" piece but a nice addition to a standard free or aid rack. | |
| sads at Backcountry.com on 06/19/2008 | |
I though these were okay until... | |
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I fell on the #3. It was in a shallow flared seam. The ball rotated in the groove of the nut and held fast. The piece was hard to clean, but held the fall like a champ. The 2 and 3 stay on the racking biner with my small stoppers, rocks and microstoppers. Even the larger ones will go places that cams will not. I do not consider the smallest size worthy of lead falls of any size, however. | |
| Scott Gilliam at Backcountry.com on 03/13/2009 | |
ballnuts | |
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Definitely a great addition... I wouldn't use them as a nut replacement, as I don't feel they are as secure as a good ole chock, but they definitely protect when nothing else will, and with a strength rating for their size that puts other pro to shame. Their construction and design seems rock solid, just be extra cognizant of each placement as with any piece... Its usually not the gear that fails, but the rock around it. | |
| awake15631122880 at Backcountry.com on 08/30/2008 | |
Great pieces | |
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I've used these fro about 15 years. I've gotten out of a lot of uprotected positions with them. You will have to watch the placement and make sure they are set correctly, but they are usually very solid and I've never had one pull out when fallen on or weighted. | |
| Jim Herrington at Backcountry.com on 01/19/2009 | |
When I became ... | |
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a huge fan was on Arrow Place at Red Rocks using my partners Ball Nut. Better really for aid and granite routes, but we find our purpose for these bad boys in the sandstone at times. A savior at the start of Arrow Place where cacti wait patiently below the crux decking move. | |
| Dow Williams at Backcountry.com on 11/21/2008 | |
stonger alternative | |
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These are great alternatives to pitons and give a greater strength rating over smaller camming devices. I use these a lot. More than I thought I would. | |
| JOHN GILCHRIST at Backcountry.com on 12/11/2006 | |
Excellent! | |
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Perfect for small cracks where your C3s can't protect you. Easy to place and remove. It's like a camming nut! | |
| Ng at Backcountry.com on 03/15/2007 | |
ballnutz | |
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These are quite possibly one of the coolest things I've ever used. Super easy to place and clean. | |
| natester217 at Backcountry.com on 04/27/2007 | |
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