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C4 Camalot
Spring-loaded camming device
A core trad-rack cam for parallel-sided cracks and everyday protection placements.
R1,799
Choosing Trad Protection
A trad rack is not one-size-fits-all. Cams protect parallel cracks, nuts and hexes work well in constrictions, and specialised pitons or hooks require advanced judgment and the right venue ethics.
If you are starting out, learn placement, extension, anchor building and removal from an experienced trad climber or instructor before relying on your own protection.
Active Protection
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Camalot Ultralight
Lightweight spring-loaded cam
A lighter cam option for long routes, big approaches and rack weight savings.
R2,299
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Z4 Camalot
Small flexible-stem cam
Small-crack protection for thinner placements where flexibility and narrow heads matter.
R1,999
Passive Protection
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Stopper
Wired climbing nut
Classic passive protection for constrictions, tapers and anchor-building options.
R319
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Stopper Set #4-13
Set of wired climbing nuts
A practical passive-protection set for building the nut side of a trad rack.
R3,349
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Wired Hexentric
Wired hex protection
Passive protection for larger constrictions and cracks where hexes can seat securely.
R289
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Wired Hex Set #4-10
Set of wired hexes
A set of wired hexes for broadening passive protection options on traditional routes.
R2,699
Pitons
Pitons are specialist protection. They can damage rock and are not appropriate at many modern free-climbing venues unless local ethics and route requirements allow them.
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Angle Piton
Traditional piton
R359
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Bugaboo Piton
Thin-crack piton
R369
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Knifeblade Piton
Thin piton
R349
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Lost Arrow Piton
Classic piton
R699
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Pecker Piton
Aid and thin-crack piton
R499
Aid Hooks and Tools
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Cliffhanger Hook
Aid climbing hook
R329
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Fifi Hook
Aid climbing hook
R449
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Grappling Hook
Aid climbing hook
R469
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RURP Hook
Specialist aid hook
R449
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Talon Hook
Aid climbing hook
R529
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Wiregate Nut Tool
Nut removal tool
A compact tool for removing well-seated nuts and cleaning stubborn placements.
R429
Spare Trigger Kits
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C4 Trigger Kit
Replacement cam trigger kit
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C4 Ultralight Trigger Kit
Replacement cam trigger kit
R359
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