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I found a route that had its links and mussy hooks stolen or maybe they were never there. This place uses quicklinks and mussy hooks for their anchors. I am going to buy the hardware and place it next time i am out there. I was wondering what brands and vendors people usually use for quick links and mussy hooks? I was going to buy the following, but wanted to get more experienced opinions. Thanks Quick Links metoliusclimbing.com/quick-… Mussy Hooks climbtech.com/products/top-… |
Ashton Cummings wrote: That's nice of you. The climbtech mussys are great if you can get them. If the route doesn't see a ton of traffic, US Stainless captive eye carabiners are a good alternative option: It's generally better to use stainless quicklinks for the attach point to the hanger, 5/16" or thicker: https://usstainless.com/hardware/quick-links-oval/stainless-steel-316-quick-link-5-16-marine-grade/ I've also bought similar products from erigging.com and found them to be cheaper |
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@jim day What are your thoughts on the CE/UIAA certifications. I notice the quick links you listed do not have that certification. |
Ashton Cummings wrote: I think people trust us stainless as a distributor of quality products with or without CE ratings. They list working load limits (WLL) and breaking load limits and I think they do testing to support that data (BLL abot 5x WLL). You can buy really cheap quicklinks that list comparable WLL from Amazon but hownot2 recently break tested some of those and found the WLL were actually the BLL. |
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I refuse to buy anything from amazon that involves the safety of myself or anyone else. Only directly from trusted retailers. =) |
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Climb Tech is currently the only company making Anchor Hooks with a gate designed for climbing. They are not certified as far as I'm aware, but are widely accepted as the best option out there for mussys. You might want to check with those responsible for maintaining the climbing hardware at the area to make sure there isn't a reason for the lack of lowering hardware, for example, people are meant to top out and walk off, or another less obvious reason. The links you posted are fine, though they are plated steel. For the price you'd be better off with these rated Stainless Steel Quicklinks from Mammut @$5 each. Be sure to tighten them good with a wrench or use blue Loctite on the threads as the links will unscrew themselves if only hand tightened. mammut.com/us/en/products/2…(c_usa)(l_en)(b_goo)(e_cross-network)(f_pmax)(g_commitment)(t_feed)(i_a-80-high-roas)(css_gs)(a_mam)//&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoK2mBhDzARIsADGbjeqSyoao6iG_MYjOqXwPY1FwgHjck4HJzj7H3Q-bkI5pX422-OB2B70aAotHEALw_wcB |
Ashton Cummings wrote: How about you hit up your LCO. Im sure they have a relationship with the ASCA who donates hardware for rebooting and anchor updates. |
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I’m a big fan of the US Stainless hooks and quick links. They have replaced the Climbtech Mussys at all the areas I’m developing. Haven’t noticed much wear on them yet even on the higher traffic routes. |
Kevin Mokracek wrote: Im sure Mussy are cheaper though... Right? |
Matt King wrote: The us stainless stuff is way cheaper. But the gates are pretty stiff be warned. |
Jason Milford wrote: The gates are stiffer but I try and end my routes at natural stances so you aren't clipping the chains totally flamed out. I kinda like the stiffer gate, somehow more reassuring. |
