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calpolyclimber
Dec 1, 2002, 4:56 AM
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Do you guys prefer wired hex's or slung (cord/webbing) hex's? So far I have only used wired, and I like them that way. What are some advantages of the non-wired variety? Thanks for any opinions.
~Alex
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nimo
Dec 1, 2002, 5:25 AM
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Wired hexes are easy to rack and less bulky than hexes on rope, the wire also allows one to place them a little higher due to the stiffness of the wire. The advantage of roped hexes #4 or larger are; you often do not need a quickdraw just a free bineer, you can place them at angles where the wire would kink if you fell, easy to hold while placing in odd nooks and crannies, and easier to thread through gaps or holes. I personally prefer roped they seem a little more versatile and are nice for Belay stations, but I have friends who prefer wired for ease or racking and bulk. I would suggest you try some roped and see what you think if you can barrow a few before you buy some.
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calpolyclimber
Dec 1, 2002, 5:47 AM
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Yeah, I had thought about what you said about not needing a biner. That's a plus. I was thinking about using the wired on the smaller sizes (the ones in which the wire is stiff enough to hold it out while placing) and cord on the larger ones. Does that sound like a good idea?
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nimo
Dec 1, 2002, 6:00 AM
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I have #4-11 on ropes, I place the #5 a lot for some odd reason, I rarely carry the #1-3 wired nuts usually work better although there are those rare occasions and I do carry them for aid. It sounds like you have the right idea I would defiantly try and barrow some roped. I used nuts and hexes for many years before I could get the cash for cams. Some of the places I climb hexes are ideal because it can be difficult to find a good cam placement and hex placements at perfect and abundant.
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stevematthys
Dec 1, 2002, 4:10 PM
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small hexes are easier to place with wires, but big hexes are better on slings because there is less of a chance of rope drag pulling it out of position.
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billcoe_
Dec 1, 2002, 5:32 PM
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I have both. Prefer the slings unless space is an issue.
B
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tradguy
Dec 2, 2002, 2:32 PM
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Other advantages of slung hexes that haven't been mentioned yet:
1) Lighter
2) Stronger
3) Cheaper
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danielb
Dec 2, 2002, 2:49 PM
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I use rockcentrics on deynemia as I think they give less rope drag and are easier to place than the wired ones...
IMHO of course
DanielB
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redpoint73
Dec 4, 2002, 6:16 PM
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Slung hexes are great for horizontal cracks. If you fall on a wired hex in this orientation, you will bend the wires.
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redpoint73
Dec 4, 2002, 6:16 PM
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Slung hexes are great for horizontal cracks. If you fall on a wired hex in this orientation, you will bend the wires.
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captainprozac
Dec 17, 2002, 8:07 PM
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I've used booth but prefer slung Hex's.
They can be manipulated far more than a wired one can...they also make decent runners if you run out of slings on a climb.
Gemini cord works well.
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petsfed
Dec 17, 2002, 8:24 PM
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Slung hexes also seem to cam easier (or maybe its just what I sling them with).
For the little ones (Down to about #3) use a Spectra based cord (Titan, Gemini II etc)Above about #6 or #7, I use 1 inch tubular webbing. Since the edges of the holes are beveled, I don't worry too much about severing in case of a fall.
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