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The Black Diamond Bugaboo Pitons are reliable 4130 steel climbing pitons designed for aid and traditional climbing. With a precision ground blade, dual clip-in points and lightweight design, they offer dependable performance for demanding placements.

The Black Diamond Lost Arrow Pitons are for use in thin to medium cracks and tough enough to withstand many uses. Numbered for quick identification from 1 to 8. Four lengths are available (short, long, wedge and dong) and five thickness (thin, medium, thick, wedge and dong). Andy finds number 2 and 3 very useful for Scottish winter climbing.

The Metolius 8 Step Aiders is a ladder-style construction with 8 steps for maximum ease of use. Biothane™ step stiffeners ensure that the steps always stay open. This aider offers a reinforced clip-in point, a full-strength grab loop and sub-steps in the top two steps. It also has a dedicated clip-in point at the bottom for enchaining aiders without collapsing the bottom step. For body weight only.

The OCUN Crack Gloves Lite are an improved version of the already excellent OCUN crack glove. A redesigned shape has increased comfort on the hand. Other improvements include a rubber cover over the Velcro fastening that helps to prevent it becoming undone whilst in use. The gloves are constructed of microfiber stretch suede and a highly sensitive adhesive rubber that provides maximum friction.

The Yates Copper Double Head is intended for use in vertical cracks. They are more difficult to bash into a seam, but provide greater holding power than aluminium heads, therefor tend to be used in shallower and more tenuous placements. This double version is ideal for smears that are long and narrow.