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I've been doing some research into the new torque nuts and I think they're a brilliant idea. I imagine they offer valuble savings on weight so allow you to carry more gear on your rack. And the camming effect means much more placements are available so they might even replace more than one piece of gear.

On the other hand I suppose only having four sizes would mean you run out faster than when using more standard hexes, which could leave you in trouble if you've no other gear available and need some protection.

Anyone have any other thoughts?

In reply to JezH:

All I can say is that I cant wait to get some.

In reply to JezH:


only that I don't remember when I last used a hex... certainly never in the months and months that I have spent at Arapiles, Yosemite over the ages...

In reply to nz Cragrat: well I don't suppose it's a problem for you at all then is it.

In reply to JezH:

no but I guess the same thing would apply if you had some of those Omega Pacific Link cams....

http://www.omegapac.com/op_products_linkcams.html

how many do you buy?

In reply to nz Cragrat: If I could afford them...a lot. Unfortunately they're not an option in the near future.

In reply to JezH:


It doesn't take a genius to realise you could buy more than one of each size.

In reply to JezH:


You could carry 2 sets.

In reply to TobyA:

Good point!

In reply to TobyA: Yes, but money can be an issue for some I'm afraid

In reply to TobyA: but thanks for your help

In reply to JezH: If you have no money you'd still only be able to buy 4 hexes?

In reply to JezH:

I'd be interested in understanding if these really are significantly different to Rockcentrics as mine are getting towards replacement time. However, based on the info out there today I'm not convinced they're a massive improvement...

Both have camming effects - and at first glance the overall shapes are similar so I can't immediately see a big difference there.

Torque nut weights are 54-146g (size 1-4) vs 54-156g (Size 4-9). There are no sizes in the DMM catologue so I've just compared sizes by eye. So there's no striking weight saving per item.

The claim of a covering a 'wide size range' may be fair enough but, since they're pretty much the same shape as Rockcentrics are they actually any better in this respect? I only take 4 rockcentrics on my rack anyway...

The main 'improvements' that I can see are:

Recessed faces to protect the sling (though that's never been a problem with my rockcentrics)

doubled slings to give 2 length options.

I'm beginning to suspect that what we'll have here is another Rock vs Wallnut comparison - both are extremely similar, good bits of kit without an obvious winner.

It'll be interesting to see some reviews and opinions when they eventually appear...

In reply to Different Steve: Are they better than Tricams?

In reply to Al Evans:

Ah, now you're asking!

In reply to JezH:

Any news on when they are available to buy?

In reply to Al Evans:

Great kit for winter fun!

In reply to Al Evans:
Nothing is better than a tricam!

In reply to JezH:


If money is that tight why not cut some big nuts from scrap aluminium scafold/pipe?

jk

In reply to torbaytradclimber: They should be available in stores for March and will cost the princely sum of £45 for the set.