Photos of BEAUTIFUL HARDWARE pt2
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Alex Fischerwrote: Is that anchor stance no hands? Otherwise getting to a double-gate carabiner and a non-captive oval could be unpleasant. |
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Drew Neviuswrote:Mussy hooks on Raumer Alien hangers and 3/8 x 3.5” SS powerbolts That rope though! Keepin it real in OK I see |
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Chris Stockingwrote: Grivel made them for a few years, I think they have been discontinued. |
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Jabroni McChuffersonwrote: Ha! A friend gave me that rasta rope - I’ve actually never partaken , but I’m probably the outlier in the climbing community |
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Camdon Kaywrote: I did! Thank you! Looks like I primarily used the khaki Rustoleum and these other two. Just push the button down only far enough for it to start spitting to get the splatter effect. Definitely have a paper towel handy to wipe the nozzle afterward because splattering method will make it drip and clog up the nozzle if you let it dry up afterward without wiping |
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That is good info! I’ve been flicking paint with a bristle brush, which isn’t the best method |
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Every once in a while splattering from a can causes too much drip at the nozzle and then the top piece of a can gets gummed up after it dries and I end up not being able to use the whole can. I haven’t tried flicking from a brush yet |
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There's a lot of talk in this thread from at least two knowledgeable industry people making it quite clear that painting your hardware is bad for longevity: |
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Heliodor Jalbawrote: This is a good reference thread. The conclusion I’ve come to is that Stainless is best kept unpainted, but if camouflage is prudent (which is the case often on our public lands) one should not remove the pacified outer layer in an attempt to gain better paint adherence. As long as you find a paint that sticks (rustoleum, etc.) you’re fine. Anecdotally I’ve seen painted, stainless hangers show no signs of surface corrosion for 15+ years post installation |
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Austin Donisanwrote: Yes, it's a hands-free stance. I put in the anchor on lead. |
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Heliodor Jalbawrote: I remember seeing that - thanks for sharing for others’ awareness. However, in some areas (like Quartz Mtn where I used these) the camouflaging of hardware is a land manager requirement even if it does reduce the longevity somewhat |
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Warning: it’s been 15 posts since the last PHOTO of Beautiful Hardware. More pictures, less chatter! :P |
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Alex Fletcherwrote: Not a beautiful anchor imo. Messy glue job, different sized bolts (I prefer the left bolt for anchors for the bigger eye, right bolt for pro bolt with smaller eye), not enough clip in points to build an anchor, and poor replaceability when the hoards wear out the rams horns in 6 months. What crag/route is this? There's a new crag above Civ that has glue all over the place and looks terrible. |
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Old pic but worthy nonetheless, I try not to run it out if I’m using this camo. Basically impossible to see if you’re a few yards back from the wall, sometimes even if you know what you’re looking for! |
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Gee Monetwrote: Wow… maybe just don’t comment next time. I would be more than happy to clip those bolts. also shouldn’t the excess glue be helpful if the sandstone erodes? Here’s another one. I replaced the left bolt because it was an another developer‘s wedge anchor that was spinning due to being in the small flake. You can kinda see the right bolt is through the same flake.. The right bolt tightened back up and is embedded deeper into the larger matrix behind the flake. [[]] |
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Alex Moranowrote: The comment was a little harsh, but certainly not wrong. I agree that the excess glue is unsightly. We should take pride in doing good work and leaving anchors as clean as possible. When people leave a mess or a lot of glue, it makes me wonder how well the bolt was placed, and if other shortcuts were taken. The excess glue doesn’t add any value, and detracts from the anchor. |
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Peter Thomaswrote: It’s worth noting how you notch your placements and this visually look much more clean. Most placements would looks cleaner if done that way! Very nice |
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Gee Monetwrote: Tell us how you really feel. |
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