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hunter wrote:For only a couple of bolts you can also go with the Fixe wedge bolts which are less than the triplex but more than the Powers in bulk: http://www.fixeusa.com/wedge_bolts.htm
driggs wrote:BTW, Duane Raleigh wrote a great two-part series of articles on anchors from a rock climber's perspective, and you may find the first part relevant in explaining the differences between types of bolts:
Mechanical Bolts: The Nuts and Bolts by Duane Raleigh
Have you used the Hilti bolts yet? What is their strength rating, or would it be on hilti's homepage?
Chads93GT wrote:I just did a trip at Mystery Falls and I did NOT like those large eye let screw in style bolts. What is up with those anyway? Sure didnt look safe, as one of them was either sheared off, or chopped off on purpose.
Amazingracer wrote:... resin/glue-ins are stronger than anything mentioned here. I dont see them used much in caving, but they use them quite a bit in canyoning. They are pretty bomber and the nice big hanger allows for nearly anything to be clipped into them. They do require a "setting time" which can be close to 24 hours.
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