Black Diamond Stopper

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Retailers' Descriptions

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These Stoppers are the classic and time-tested option for when you want to brave the granite walls or climb up the crags. They are quickly identifiable due to the color coding, and they are easily removed from the wall when you are done using them.TECH SPECSDurable aluminum heads and steel cablesTransverse taper is versatile in flares, constrictions and parallel cracksRounded edges for easy cleaning (smaller sizes are straight for better surface contact)*Sizes 1 and 2 are for direct aid onlyWeight:[size 1] 7 g (0.25 oz)[size 2] 8 g (0.28 oz)[size 3] 15 g (0.53 oz)[size 4] 16 g (0.56 oz)[size 5] 18 g (0.63 oz)[size 6] 32 g (1.1 oz)[size 7] 34 g (1.2 oz)[size 8] 37 g (1.3 oz)[size 9] 39 g (1.4 oz)[size 10] 43 g (1.5 oz)[size 11] 51 g (1.8 oz)[size 12] 58 g (2 oz)[size 13] 71 g (2.5 oz)Strength:[size 1-2] 2 kN (450 lbf)[size 3] 5 kN (1124 lbf)[size 4-5] 6 kN (1349 lbf)[size 6-12] 10 kN (2248 lbf)Dimensions:[size 1] 4.3/9.1 mm (0.17/0.36 in)[size 2] 4.8/9.9 mm (0.19/0.39 in)[size 3] 6.1/11.4 mm (0.24/0.45 in)[size 4] 6.9/12.4 mm (0.27/0.49 in)[size 5] 8.4/13.5 mm (0.33/0.53 in)[size 6] 10.2/15.5 mm (0.40/0.61 in)[size 7] 11.7/16.3 mm (0.46/0.64 in)[size 8] 13.5/18.3 mm (0.53/0.72 in)[size 9] 15.2/20.8 mm (0.60/0.82 in)[size 10] 17.3/23.4 mm (0.68/0.92 in)[size 11] 20.1/26.7 mm (0.79/1.05 in)[size 12] 22.9/30.5 mm (0.90/1.20 in)[size 13] 26.4/35.1 mm (1.04/1.38 in)

- Gear.com

Forming the backbone of a climber's rack, Black Diamond Stoppers are anodized for easy identification when climbing and feature a time-proven design that fits just about any crack shape imaginable.

- Mountain Gear

Black Diamond Big Wall & Protection Stopper #1 BD2252010000ALL1. Black Diamond Stoppers are an essential for every trad rack designed with a transverse taper that permits sideways placements in flares and shallow seams. Anodized by size they're quickly identifiable and rounded edges make for easy removal. Each Stopper is equipped with a durable galvanized steel cable.

- CampSaver.com

Time-tested passive pro, Stoppers are a direct link to the original chocks that started the clean climbing revolution. Black Diamond Stoppers are an essential for every trad rack, designed with a transverse taper that permits sideways placements in flares and shallow seams. Anodized by size, they're quickly identifiable and rounded edges make for easy removal. Each Stopper is equipped with a durable, galvanized steel cable.

- Black Diamond Equipment