slings

Simond Dyneema sewn slings

60cm or 120cm, 22kN. Dyneema is the lightweight sling you find on most camming devices and hexes. Very light and low bulk for its strength, it keeps your harness clutter free and doesn’t weigh a ton when wet.

dyneema 60cm sling A$14
dyneema 120cm sling A$18
helmet

Simond Bumper Helmet

A tough polycarbonate shell that isn’t damaged by your partner dropping ice on the crux pitch, polystyrene inner, storm proof ventilation holes, head lamp clips and optional visor for mixed climbing (so you don’t put your axe through your front teeth when it skates off the rock). The impact from a fall or rock is absorbed by the polystyrene rather than the interior webbing of most other helmets. The advantage is that this gives you much better side (temple) protection during a fall. 350g

helmet A$115, visor A$55
Toucan

Simond Toucan

A belay and abseil device for a single or two half ropes. Spring action for smooth belaying of the leader, self-locks to about 300kg when bringing up the second climber, which also permits belaying of second and third climbers simultaneously. Has a lever for the controlled giving of slack during traverses and lowering. It takes a bit of practice to work out all the different configurations but if you are an alpine rock climber it is well worth consideration. Email us and we'll send you a few diagrams.

toucan A$45
Cubik

Simond Cubik

A belay and abseil device. The resistance (friction) can be varied, in particular the V-notches are designed to provide more resistance for half and twin ropes frequently used by mountaineers.

cubik A$30
ice rack

Simond Ice Rack

A rack for organising ice screws and rock protection on your harness. It allows single-handed placements of ice screws, and also allows different length screws to be separated and keeps protection away from your pack's belt. Ideal for clipping axes at belays and when moving from ice to rock. Both hangers clip through one gear loop on your harness to keep the rack stable.

rack A$38
Abalahook

Simond Abalahook

A hook for creating Abalokov (V-thread) anchors on ice.

abalahook A$32