Climb x Nuts??

So I keep coming back to these nuts, just do fact that there super cheap.

Other than the fact that the CEO of climb x is a super shady slime ball, Any Other reasons not to buy these?

Has anyone used them?

I figure MP will have endless ways to talk me out of the purchase

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coreyt1337 wrote: Other than the fact that the CEO of climb x is a super shady slime ball,

That's reason enough.

This is true, just seeing if anyone has actually had any experience with them, as well as the CAMP grooved nuts.

Have a set of the CAMP nuts. I like them, only owned those and the DMM wallnuts. I like the wallnuts a little better, but would happily use the camp nuts any time.

I use their shoes for disposable gym shoes because i can get them for cheap and they actually fit my foot well, but im not 100% sold on any of their gear that id actually trust my life to. Even though a nut is a fairly simple piece of equipment. I'd wait for a deal or spend the extra cash for some DMM walnuts. I love those things!

https://www.mountainproject.com/v/gear4rocks-plastic-nuts-review/107026062

Unfortunately gear4rocks.com is now selling Asian ladies.

climb x shoes work fine for what they are

for nuts ... spend the moolah and get the nuts you WANT ...

nuts generally last decades ... unless you drop em, or constantly whip on the smallest sizes ...

the cost difference between DMM nuts and cheap ones are minimal when amortized over the years ...

dont screw around with yr nuts !!!

;)

bearbreeder wrote:nuts generally last decades ...

Agreed, your nuts will get roughed up over the years but they will still work when called upon. Don't lose your nuts either.

I've got the climbx nuts. They work. Get something else.

If I'd known what I do now about the company when I purchased them, I'd have sent my money elsewhere.

get DMM offset nuts/ peanuts

I actually emailed Climb-X and asked them if they carry any EN, CE, UIAA etc. certifications. I got an email back linking me to an article talking about how the ratings don't necessarily mean much other than they had to pay for the testing or something along those lines. Didn't instill any trustworthy feelings in me. So while they will "probably" be fine, when the company doesn't care enough to have an recognized outside body test and certify their product it says something.

You can find the ABC Huevos pretty inexpensively and they are a good brand. Look around and you can usually find good deals on on other brands as well. I think I paid less than $80 for my entire set of DMM Wallnuts.

frank bonnevie wrote:get DMM offset nuts/ peanuts

youll want at least a few walnuts, probably in the smaller sizes

simply because on the offsets and peanuts the nut doesnt slide down the wire very well

you want at least a few nuts where you can do this one handed as one day youll come across bolts missing hangers and will need to use the ole nut wire trick

;)

Rick Blair wrote:https://www.mountainproject.com/v/gear4rocks-plastic-nuts-review/107026062 Unfortunately gear4rocks.com is now selling Asian ladies.

The kicker is when you use google translate on that page...

Brent Apgar wrote: The kicker is when you use google translate on that page...

HA!!! "delicate zone"

coreyt1337 wrote:as well as the CAMP grooved nuts.

I got a set because they were cheap (~$30). I like them, they have placed well so far, and have cleaned easily (although I haven't fallen on them). The main disadvantage is the smallest size is rated a bit lower than some other brands, and you only get 7 pieces, which may have some minor gaps in the range. But for the cost I think their worth it, especially as a 2nd set if you place a lot of nuts.

I think they've been discontinued now, and generally are only available as a set, so replacements if you leave one behind or lose one may be difficult to find.

I have a set of 10 (0-9) that do have CE markings. They don't seem to set as securely as my Metolious or Wild Country nuts. I've fallen on them and they didn't explode in a cloud of aluminum dust. If I have to leave gear behind, it would be the ClimbX nuts.

I have climbed with many nuts and the CAMP groove nuts are probably my favorite. They fit in some funky places (gunks nubs) and held a couple falls on the small ones. My only complaint was that I had two that partners couldn't get out over the period of 5 years (lots and lots of days on the wall, but still). I now use a different nut set but still supplement with blue and green CAMP nuts because they just work.

frank bonnevie wrote:get DMM offset nuts/ peanuts

I agree. Best nuts out there IMO

They look to be shaped just like the BD nuts which many people, myself included, consider the bread and butter of nuts. Not great, almost always good enough, reliable, predictable. Solid.

The edges of the BD nuts appear more rounded/finished. I don't know if this makes the climb x ones hang up more on cleaning or not.

I have been climbing 20+ years and I still have some of the BD nuts I purchased back then and they're fine. They last until you lose them.

I'm not worried about the breaking strength of the climb X, I'd be more concerned about the wires kinking and fraying. The difference in price doesn't matter if you're keeping them for years. I know the BD ones have the same reliable shape and will last forever. I don't know that about Climb X. It's really not that big of a price difference in the long run.

As others said, there is no reason to put money in the pocket of someone who'd likely be sued if he tried that shit in America.

The other weird ribbed nuts have been around for a long time. Some people love them. I never cared for how they placed and they never inspired any confidence.

Its worth it to wait for DMM nuts to go on sale, then buy the full set of offsets and its also nice to have wallnuts/peenuts to compliment and have same coloring.

Otherwise you could buy a cheap set for your first nut set, then add the offsets later.
Offsets are totally worth it, though.

I cheaped out and went with Trango nuts. Eventually sold them and have DMM offsets, peenuts and wallnuts.

The Wild Country Superlight Offset Rocks are pretty great, and they replaced my DMM Offsets. As someone mentioned above, having nuts that allow the wire to slide can be helpful sometimes for a few reasons. The 4 larger, hollow Superlight Offset wires slide easily.