Metolius Curve Hex

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The Curve Hex is a passive protection device made by Metolius. It hasn't been rated yet. Be the first to write a review.

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From Backcountry.com:
"Improving on the traditional hex design, Metolius designed the Curve Hex to provide better contact and decrease the chances that your pro will slide down the rope as you climb past. The curved sides create three-points of contact on each placement, so your gear stays put after you set it. Metolius used steel cables to increase the Curve Hex's life span and allow you to place it deeper in cracks or that just-out-of-reach slot."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"Metolius Curve Hexes are very lightweight and work better than cams in iced up, wet, or dirty cracks, making them indispensable for alpine climbing. C.H.s also make a great starting point for learning the basics of traditionally protected routes. It's easy to judge placement quality and they're a great value at about 1/5 the price of a cam."

From Moosejaw:
"Metolius Curved Hex 1-4 (Fall 2008) The Curved Hex by Metolius has been dramatically improved upon by adding curved faces. This opens up innumerable placement options by allowing the Curve Hex to slide past nubbins and irregularities that would block a traditional, straight-sided hex. The curves also allow C.H.s to cam into position by rotating on the convex face and setting up super-stable, 3-point contact with the concave side. Each piece offers four different placement options yielding a range that is similar to a camming unit of comparable size.Features: The classic hex design improved by adding curved faces 4 placement options The range of a cam at a fraction of the price and weight Color coded tubing makes identification easy Extruded 6061 - T6 Aluminum Pre-packaged set of all 10 Curve Hexes Recyclable packaging Includes comprehensive instructions on use, care and maintenance Size 1: Dimensions: .42 - .61in. (10.7 - 15.5mm) Strength: 1350 lbf (6 kN) Weight: 0.7 oz (20 g) Size 2: Dimensions: .46 - .67in. (11.7 - 17.0mm) Strength: 1350 lbf (6 kN) Weight: 0.8 oz (23 g Size 3: Dimensions: .55 - .79in. (14.0 - 20.4mm) Strength: 2250 lbf (10 kN) Weight: 1.4 oz (40 g) Size 4: Dimensions: .65 - .90in. (16.5 - 22.9mm) Strength: 2250 lbf (10 kN) Weight: 1.7 oz (48 g)"

From RockCreek:
"Offering four different options per piece with a range that is comparable to a camming device of similar size, the Curve Hex 2000 should be the foundation of any climber's rack. They are incredibly lightweight and about 1/5 the price of quality camming units. By curving the faces, Metolius has opened up a lot of placement options by allowing them to slide past nubbins and irregularities that would block a traditional Hex. The gentle curves also seat into their placements with tenacious holding power. For those of you that are new to trad climbing, the CH-2000s are a great starting point for learning the basics of traditionally-protected routes. It's easy to tell if you have made a sound placement on lead (both visually and by pull testing) or when setting up your top rope anchors. Alpinists will dig 'em cause they are way cheaper to leave at rappel stations. Great protection for first time gear buyers and seasoned vets alike! All CH-2000s are 3 - Sigma tested by Metolius' quality assurance department. One additional bonus for those of you who grew up climbing with the original Hexs: They still have that unique/familiar clanking sound on your rack as you hike down the dusty trail."