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mintcondish
Jun 3, 2004, 5:40 AM
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what size hex is the next size up from the largest stopper? is there some kind of comparison chart i could find? i dont believe its on the BD website bc ive been looking all over for it... thanks!
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boss
Jun 3, 2004, 5:45 AM
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Go to the Black Diamond website bdel.com and get the comparison chart for the hexes. There you will find the dimensions for nuts and hexes, and you'll be able to figure out how they compare from width, thickness, etc.
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njbourne
Jun 4, 2004, 8:51 PM
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#7 hex is the first size thats larger then #13 stopper. If I was going to carry hexes thats were I would start.
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boltbreaker
Jun 4, 2004, 8:58 PM
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I would go with with the #7, if you are looking for a comparison chart, go to www.bdel.com and order a climbing catalog. There might be a chart on the website, but I dunno.
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dredsovrn
Jun 4, 2004, 9:02 PM
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I am going to guess it is a 5 or 6. Get Metolius Curved Hexes and not BD though. You will find them much more versitile.
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mintcondish
Jun 4, 2004, 10:42 PM
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awesome. thanks everyone!
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moeman
Jun 5, 2004, 12:11 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: I am going to guess it is a 5 or 6. Get Metolius Curved Hexes and not BD though. You will find them much more versitile. Personal preference, experience or talking bubbles? I'm looking into getting a set of hexes and I was wondering what makes you think that. (For the record, I've been thinking of geting some hexes for a while and I've narowed it down to either Wild Country Rockcentrics or the Metolius hexes.) Just wondering...
I use Metolius Curve hexes and love them. The curve allows you to clear small bumps and irregularities that would get in the way of a straight sided hex. This is important for me becuase I climb on very knobbly and irregular schist. It would simply impossible to place sraight sided hexes due to all the irregularities. However, in a lot of places, this won't be an issue becuase the cracks tend to be fairly regular, such as on granite. In that case, use BD Hexes; the straight sides will have more surface contact area, making a better placement. It all depends on where you climb.
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hosh
Jun 8, 2004, 1:32 AM
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Thanks!
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