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CAMP Ball Nuts

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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.

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For the slim and grim. Ball nuts protect fissures as small as 3mm while maintaining a breaking strength of 8 kN.

Specifications
  • Size 1 - Blue - 3-6 mm, 0.12-0.24 in - 7 kN - 29 g, 1.02 oz
  • Size 2 - Red - 4.5-9 mm, 0.18-0.35 in - 8 kN - 37 g, 1.31 oz
  • Size 3 - Yellow - 6-12 mm, 0.24-0.47 in - 8 kN - 54 g, 1.91 oz
  • Size 4 - Green - 8-14 mm, 0.32-0.55 in - 8 kN - 57 g, 2.01 oz
  • Size 5 - Purple - 10.5-18 mm, 0.41-0.71 in - 8 kN - 73 g, 2.58 oz

Zappos.com

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.

Classified under: Passive
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Range:[1] 3-6mm; [2] 4.5-9mm; [3] 6-12mm; [4] 8-14mm; [5] 10.5-18mm
Strength:8kN
Warranty:1 Year
Weight:29-73g (depending on unit size)
$34.95 - $41.00
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Zappos.com offers this product at $41.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Reviews:

Excellent!

Ng at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: *****
Perfect for small cracks where your C3s can't protect you. Easy to place and remove. It's like a camming nut!

ballnutz

natester217 at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: *****
These are quite possibly one of the coolest things I've ever used. Super easy to place and clean.

stonger alternative

JohnGchrist at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: *****
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.

ballnuts

awake15631122880 at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: ****
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.

Nice and Unique

sads at Backcountry.com on 11/18/2008
Rated: ****
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.
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