Simple knowledge about rock cones

Rock cones are commonly used protective equipment for climbing and rock climbing. However, the two types of rock cones have different uses and the requirements are different. Rock cones used for mountaineering or equipment climbing require a certain amount of tension (several hundred kgf). Rock cones used in rock climbing must be able to withstand the impact of vanguard climbing, in addition to material strength. In addition to the high requirements, there is a considerable relationship with the use of rock cones. Logically speaking, the impact force that the cone protection point can bear should not be less than the minimum requirement of the rope system, namely 20KN.

The use of rock cones appears to be simple, as if the hammers were to go in. In fact, the safe rock cone protection requirements are very high. There have been cases in China where rock climbers using rock cones fell and failed to protect. This was due to a number of problems, such as ropes and rock cones, and the injured were recuperated for several months.

Rock cones for mountaineering are generally marked and are prohibited for rock climbing.

The price of a typical rock cone is about a few tens of yuan. The price of a knifeblade is a little cheaper, and the angles, arrows, and universals are slightly more expensive.

There is also a little suggestion about rock cones. If the Rock Cone is playing well, it is a good protection point, but often it means that those who can not get it again. Rock cones also cause permanent damage to the rock. If you are interested in the development of crack climbing techniques, it is recommended to use rock plugs as protection. In fact, the use of rock cones is often more expensive than rock plugs, and you need to bring heavy hammers when climbing.