Rigging and Bolting

Alp Design Bring. A sewn tape sling, with six small and one large loops for compartmentalising rigging equipment. A light metal clip at one end allows fixing of this item in the tackle bag, and then on to the harness when work begins. Useful concept for separating hangers from snaplinks and maillons, making rigging quicker and more efficient. Also reduces the risk of dropping all that expensive equipment down the pitch in one go!

Beast Goody pod bag. Round based, belt mounted container for an SRT kit, rigging gear, or a small picnic (baguettes need to be broken in three to fit). The main fabric is Cordura, the base is PVC, combining durability with a small pack size, yet c. 5l capacity. Two loops for hanging it off the belt, drawcord closure

Driver for M8 bolts, caving type. Low profile driver for placing the 8mm self drill anchor. Pivoting handle to facilitate turning the driver while placing the bolt. Replaceable tip may be purchased separately when the thread strips.

Set of five, of the following: Maillon Rapide, 7mm long opening. Galvanised steel. Standard rigging maillon; generally held to be the best balance of strength, weight, and price. For long term rigging, stainless anchors may be more suitable. These maillons are not sold with relevant instructions and therefor are not PPE.

MTDE Spikit bolting bag. Possibly the best of its kind, anywhere... Neat, made to fit hammer, driver, cones and anchors, drill bits and not much else. The storage of cones and anchors is very good and makes them genuinely hard to lose.Hang it off the Garma chest harness for a really user - friendly setup.

Ten of these, or if you prefer, a dozen with two short: Petzl Coudee twist alloy anchor. A lightweight hanger for use where reducing load is the greatest consideration. Best with vertical loading, and therefore suited for rebelays, and traverse lines, especially when used with an appropriate krab. Only supplied with M8 bolts. Breaking strength 15KN. Weight 32g (each).

Ten of the following: Petzl Vrillee twist alloy anchor. A lightweight hanger for use where reducing load is the greatest consideration. Accepts loads off vertical, and therefore suited for Y hangs off opposing walls, and medium angled deviations. Only supplied with M8 bolts. Breaking strength 15KN. Weight 32g (each, clearly).

Raumer Alien hanger. Stainless steel twist hanger for use with M8 bolts. Heavier than alloy hangers, although stronger and more appropriate for longer term placements. For use with karabiners or maillons, this hanger has two attachment holes. It is particularly designed for bolt climbing (particularly in conjunction with the raumer Stick Up climbing bar). However, it is also a good way to make difficult rebelays easier to pass (easier clipping and unclipping through the upper hole). Supplied without a bolt, to allow the user to choose between spit type placements and through bolts (both can be purchased separately). Strength 22KN (lower hole, rope attachment point) and 18KN (upper hole, aid / cowstail attachment point). Weight 57g without bolt.

Raumer Hang Fix M8L stainless anchor. Stainless caving anchor of the 'through bolt' variety. Two expanding collars increase security, making it very suitable for caving in terms of bolting up and also setting anchors for pitches - but not for climbing anchors to take big leader falls. Requires a drill, or Rocpec type hand drill, to place it. Best bit is probably the Hilti four tip; 120mm long is just right and avoids over drilling - which wastes battery life Strength 20 - 22Kn depending upon direction of load.

A pack of ten Raumer steel M8 bolts. For use with Raumer Minox, Ring and Wing hangers, and other similar hangers from other companies such as Kong. Comes complete with washer to hold it in place. Could make your weekend!