Inserts for mountaineering
prices on 3 modelsEmbedded elements
— "Passive protection" (nuts, stoppers, hexes) are anchors placed into cracks and crevices of the rock in a way that they wedge under load and provide a reliable intermediate point without drilling and bolts. Their value lies in being lightweight, straightforward, and not requiring moving parts: a correctly placed nut often holds very securely and can be removed and carried further after passing. Compared to similar task-based active gear — cams, the passive elements are usually lighter and cheaper, work better in "tapering" cracks, and are less dependent on mechanics, but require more precise placement and installation skills. Examples include protection on a trad route, setting a station with two nuts in different cracks, and climbing a rock ridge where there are no fixed points.When you make a purchase through links on our site, we may receive a affiliate commission.
 | Stoppers No. 5-11 racked on an OvalWire carabiner. 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.Features:Durab |  |
 | Stoppers No. 4-13 racked on an OvalWire carabiner. 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.Features: Durable 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)Weight: 442 g (15.6 oz)Strength: [size 4-5] 6 kN (1349 lbf)[size 6-12] 10 kN (2248 lbf)Dimensions: [size 4] 6.9/12.4 mm (0.27/0.49 … | |
 | Stoppers No. 1-13 racked on an OvalWire carabiner. 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.Durable 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)Features:Wei | |