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FISH HOOKS:
(SOLD OUT!!!!)
These super strong hooks are made with the wall
climber in mind. Finally, no more standing on that rusted piece
of history called a "ring angle claw". All Fish Hooks
are made from 4130 Cro-Moly steel and hot formed to a diameter
of 2 inches. The tip is hand ground to a chisel-like point that
is 3/8 of an inch wide. Final heat treating makes this hook strong
enough to be left as protection on the most demanding pitches.
We also offer a larger version of the standard FISH Hook, known
as the "CAPTAIN HOOK". The overall
diameter of the "Captain Hook" is 3 inches, from tip
to spine. Don't get caught short out there on a horror show, take
both sizes to be sure.
$18.50 each with webbing ready to go.
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here for our Hook FAQ's
FISH HEADS/CIRCLE HEADS:
The FISH Heads and Circle Heads
we manufacture are made with Nicopress sleeves and machines to
ensure the quality of the swage. The smaller sizes (#1- 3) have
copper heads, and the larger sizes (#4- 6) have aluminum heads
to give them extra holding power. The circle heads are for horizontal
placements or roof seams. All sizes are now available as "Double
Heads",($2.00 each) plus we've added some super sticky
#2 Aluminum heads to the line. Ask for your favorites!$1.75ea.
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here for our Fish Head FAQ's
SACK-O-FISH HEADS:
Get big savings on these essential wall goodies. This Sack-O-Heads
will get you wall ready in a hurry. Each Sack-O-Heads contains:
10#1 heads, 15#2 heads, 10 #3 heads, 5#4 heads, 3#5 heads, 5#2
rivet hangers, and 3# 3 rivet hangers. Plus, four Circle Heads
for your nightmare pleasure. Check it out! That's a total of 55
heads. Land these babies on your wall rack and "head"
out to the realm of the absurd. Happy pasting! $89.00
ea.
RIVET HANGERS:
These rivet hangers are made to Nicopress specifications and are
of the cinch loop design. We offer three sizes, #1 at 1/16th of
an inch cable, #2 at 3/32nds of an inch cable, and #3 at 1/8th
of an inch cable. Use the #1 size on maximum dice, #2 size for
virtually all rivets encountered on most wall routes. The #3 size
is for putting over substantial rivets or bolt studs, perhaps
at an anchor, or for whipping out when you are really scared on
monster rivet ladders. $1.50 ea.
EQ
Copperheads
Neat way to really "paste" that seam. Place and use
as a normal head, then slide the floating sleeve down the cable
until you find another place to paste. Two pastes are better than
one. We make these a bit longer than our regular heads to give
you more chances to find a good spot for the second head. Available
in all sizes. $2.00 ea.
 HOOKING TIP:
When moving onto a hook, keep your lead hand over the hook body.
This will help keep it steady until your full weight is on it,
and will keep some teeth in your head should it "pop"
off the rock unexpectedly.HEADING TIP: Instead of using the un-precise head of your hammer to place heads in seams, use a very blunt chisel on the larger sizes. If you plan on placing a bunch of little heads, bring a dull center punch also. With these tools you can paste heads with surgical precision. You'll want it. Another option is to buy our HeadMaster Kit. It has all the devices needed for a paste-fest. Each tools use is outlined ad nauseum in the instructions. Another good idea is to always clean the groove the head is going into before trying to place it. The holding power will be much increased in most cases. |
DOUBLOONS:
This item is kinda silly when you actually see it, but it could
save you tons of grief on a beat-up rivet ladder. Originally designed
for the Dawn Wall on El Cap, this rivet hanger enables you to
use rivets that only have a few thousands-of-an-inch clearance
from the wall. Even a broken Rawl Stud is no match for a Doubloon---just
hang the Doubloon on the last exposed thread and apply cautious
weight---Bingo! Your'e on that sucker and barely even shaking.
Here's the kicker---these Doubloons are strong to boot (1000+
lbs) and make those #1 wireds over rivets look foolish. $4.50
ea.
THE COOL JERK:
The Cool Jerk is a length of 5/32" cable, 32" long,
with a loop swaged into each end. Use it to clean Heads, RURPs,
and some pins by clipping into the piece and looping the other
end over your hammer head. Take a wild swipe at the air and when
this baby comes taut, action is assured. The low stretch of the
cable, coupled with the velocity of the hammer mass make for a
mighty force at the offending piece. Plus, on those rare occasions
when the piece rifles out and the whole ensemble hits you in the
arm, it gives you something to think about besides your next lead.
Think of it as "distraction through pain" therapy. $6.00
ea.
HEADMASTER KIT:
Ready for sick kicks? The HeadMaster kit is for you. This kit
contains all the specialized tools you need for sick C-heading
action. Each kit has: A "Chisel", large and dull for
#3 - #5 heads; 1 "Anteater Punch" for #2 and #3 heads,
1 Mini Punch for #1 heads, 1 "Sharpie" chisel for removing
old copper from the crack, and an instruction sheet full of tips
and methods certain to keep your pants un-soiled on your next
heading pitch. Each tool is hand modified for its specific purpose
and they all sport a "keeper leash" so you don't lose
the tool if you go for a big ride. $29.00 ea.
| HEADMASTER TIPS: Although
not included in the kit, a small wire brush will come in real
handy for cleaning lichen and effluvium out of the crack. The
cleaner the crack is, the stronger the bond between the head
and the rock will be. The key to using this or any tool is practice.
Try placing heads in the most improbable of places and then apply
weight to them. You just might be surprised what will hold. |
