The Pinto (Pulley I Need To Own) is loved the world over, but even classics deserve an upgrade, which is exactly what we’ve done with the Pinto 2.
With smooth lines, textile friendly connections and a full strength becket, Pinto pulleys are incredibly versatile pulleys that work well in most moving rope systems.
Not just a makeover: we’ve kept the same compact and lightweight form of the original Pinto but fitted it with efficient ball bearings meaning it will do everything it always has done better than ever.
Big Brother is stepping up: with a new bigger 38mm sheave suitable for up to 16mm ropes, the Pinto Rig 2 has had a significant size upgrade making it better suited and more efficient when used in rigging scenarios.
The Pinto 2 features a recessed sheave design to create a completely smooth rope channel meaning your rope or tagline will never snag and always sit on the sheave when feeding in at odd angles.
Features
- Full strength attachments at eye and becket provide a wide range rigging options
- Fixed sideplate design is easy to clip into and load onto tensioned ropes
- Hot forged and robust, with smooth rope and textile friendly fairleads and edges
- Connect directly in with textile components for extra versatility: increase lift height, minimise space required, or enhance tolerance to torsion
- Recessed sheave design helps rope feed smoothly from all angles
- Sealed ball bearings for high efficiency and low maintenance
- Optional spacer available separately for use with rope connection
- Tamperproof construction
- Made in Wales, and certified for peace of mind
Specifications:-
- Max Rope Diameter - 14mm
- Size - 95mm x 45mm x 34mm
- Weight 117g
- MBS - 35kN
- EN12278:2007,NFPA 2500 (1983) 2022 ED (G)
Buyers Guide To Choosing a Trad Climbing Rack
Excited to be buying the first bits of lead gear to build your trad rack? So are we! The only thing we love more than talking about gear is going climbing ourselves. We don’t just learn about what’s the best kit to use – we know what’s the best kit to use……..
As you climb more, you’ll discover that different routes and different types of rock accommodate different shapes of gear from different manufacturers, so it’s always worth having a mix on your harness. Nuts are ideal for placing in tapered cracks. If you have the means, then the DMM Nut set 3 is a great place to start. Offset nuts offer a different shape, and hex’s are great for protecting parallel cracks. Oh, and make sure you buy a nut key. No one likes leaving shiny new gear on a route.
Having a collection of extenders of different lengths makes life a lot easier when it comes to reducing rope drag. Quickdraw packs can be a cost-effective option, but go for a pack with differing lengths.
A couple of 120cm slings and a 240cm sling will cover most needs. They come in different colours, which can be handy to quickly identify the length.
Karabiner packs offer great value for money. Wiregates are lighter weight, larger karabiners can be easier to handle, some snapgates are designed to lock for added safety, and there is often a choice of bent or straight gate. Bent gate karabiners can be easier to open – but that means an ill-clipped bent gate karabiner can be opened by a rope too, so if in doubt, go with straight gates. You will need some screwgate karabiners for rigging belays as well. HMS style allows for knotted ropes and slings to clip easily.
When well placed, cams like Wild Country Friends, DMM Dragon Cams, BD Camelots, etc, will make a great addition to your rack, protecting parallel and slightly flared cracks. 0.3 – 3 (Wild Country and Black Diamond) or 00 – 5 (DMM) are good sizes to start with.
Carry Prusik Loops! Whether you make your own or buy some Beal Jammies, Prusiks can save you a WORLD of trouble when things don’t quite go to plan. Use one clipped to your leg loop while you abseil to protect from a fall or to take your weight when hair or clothing gets wrapped in your belay device. They are also very handy for getting yourself out of a sticky situation with a scared second, a jammed rope, crossing a rope knot in a 180m abseil and rescuing a cragfast sheep. We speak from experience!
Climbing loads will wear out your lovely shiny new kit. In fact, even if you don’t climb, your harness, slings, extenders, etc, all have a shelf life and will need to be inspected and possibly replaced. There are loads of top tips in the knowledge section of our
Joe Brown Outdoor Academy website on how to inspect your climbing gear.
Outdoor Gear Chat Podcast
Take a listen to our Outdoor Gear Chat podcast Episode 7, when Cathy and Wayne were joined by British Mountain Guide Libby Peter to discuss what gear to select for your first rack.