Black Diamond Micro Stoppers

Product Descriptions

RockCreek Description: To ascend today's ultrathin gear-protected crack and face lines, micronuts are an essential tool. A full set of Black Diamond Micro Stoppers weigh less than a single quickdraw and opens up all sorts of protection possibilities. Micro Stoppers are made by shooting powdered iron into a die, and then melting copper into the iron. The copper fills into the iron's grain structure, making the nuts stronger. The copper, being softer than the iron, adds ductability to the finished product. Utilizes Black Diamond's patent-pending transverse taper shaping process.

Eastern Mountain Sports Description: Micro protection for ultrathin cracks, seams, and fissures. Copper-infiltrated iron head gives it a tenacious bite while reducing shearing. Galvanized cable is stronger, more flexible than traditional steel, making it less prone to fraying after repeated use. Transverse taper allows sideways placement. Rounded corners for easier removal. Head measures 0.330 x 0.233 in. Strength: 6kN (1349 lbf), weight: 13 g (0.46 oz.).

Backcountry Description: Black Diamond Micro Stoppers are ultra-thin protection for aid climbing and thin trad lines. Copper-infiltrated steel heads fight shearing better than solid copper but are soft enough to prevent breaking the rock. The heads are swaged onto the cables, providing a more durable attachment than soldering. With Micro Stoppers you'll be able to sew up the thinnest cracks, even if you can't get your fingers in them. *Sizes 1 and 2 are meant for aid climbing only.

SummitHut Description: For ascending ultra-thin, gear protected crack and face lines, Micro Stoppers are an essential tool. Black Diamond makes the head of each with durable copper infiltrated iron, giving it a tenacious bite while reducing shearing. A patented, swaging method replaces traditional silver solder techniques, greatly increasing cable life by making Micro Stoppers less prone to fraying after repeated use. Excellent for building that equalized rats nest just before you punch it to the next distant placement.