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Black Diamond Stopper Set Pro #1-13

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size #1-2 only hold 2 kn according to the specs. is that strong...

By Ranked #321 - Big Wall Climbing May 26, 2010

size #1-2 only hold 2 kn according to the specs. is that strong enough to hold a lead fall? or would it be used for something like a belay that doesn't exert a lot of force on the stopper?

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Ranked #186 - Big Wall Climbing May 27, 2010

Pretty much they are designed for body weight only placements. Made mostly for aid climbing. I would never trust it to hold a lead fall, nor would I trust it for a belay. In the belay, if your leader falls, it will pull you up, meaning a much higher force than just sitting on it.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Ranked #56 - Big Wall Climbing May 26, 2010

I think that the product literature specifies "aid only" for most small gear with low strength ratings (2kN is only 450lbs of force) This applies to all pro, active and passive with low strength ratings. That said, people still climb on small pro when its the only thing they can place, and while I have never fallen on anything with a strength rating below 6kN, I have seen others fall on small pieces and not pull/break the piece.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
aluminum 
Strength:
[1-2 ] 2 kN; [3 ] 5 kN; [4-5 ] 6 kN; [6-13 ] 10 kN 
Weight:
1 0.25 oz, 2 0.28 oz, 3 0.53 oz, 4 0.56 oz, 5 0.63 oz, 6 1.13 oz, 7 1.2 oz, 8 1.3 oz, 9 1.4 oz, 10 1.5 oz, 11 1.8 oz, 12 2 oz, 13 2.5 oz 
Recommended Use:
trad climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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