{"product_id":"chouinard-equipment-5pc-set-hexentric-climbing-wired-hex-nuts-3-4-5-2x-6-c1980s","title":"Chouinard Equipment 5pc set Hexentric Climbing Wired Hex Nuts #3 4 5 2x#6 c1980s","description":"Interesting vintage lot of six wired climbing protection pieces, apparently consisting primarily of early Chouinard Equipment Hexentrics\/hex nuts from the classic American rock-climbing era. The aluminum heads are permanently swaged onto steel wire cable loops, with several pieces retaining old color-coded identification labels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe clearest markings visible on the aluminum heads include the distinctive Chouinard-style diamond “C” logo with U.S.A., along with size numbers including #3, #4, #5 and two #6's. These are passive climbing protection devices designed to be wedged into cracks in rock and removed after the climber passes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pieces show substantial age and genuine climbing-related wear, including oxidation, scratches, discoloration, aged plastic sleeves\/labels and some visible corrosion on the cables. Because vintage climbing protection has an unknown service history and materials can deteriorate with age, these should be sold as collectibles\/display pieces only—not for climbing or life-safety use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are particularly appealing as artifacts of the development of modern clean climbing and would display well with vintage mountaineering, Yosemite climbing, Chouinard, or Patagonia-related collections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Chouinard Equipment \/ Chouinard Equipment Ltd. \u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 6 pieces\u003cbr\u003eType: Wired hex nuts \/ Hexentric-style passive climbing protection\u003cbr\u003eSizes: #3, #4, #5 and two #6's\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Aluminum wedge\/hexagonal heads attached to doubled steel wire cable\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Aluminum alloy heads, steel wire cable, metal swages, plastic identification sleeves\u003cbr\u003ePattern\/style: Early passive “clean climbing” protection\u003cbr\u003eEra: Bought from IME in the 1980's\u003cbr\u003eCountry: USA marked\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Used vintage condition with scratches, oxidation, discoloration, cable wear and areas of corrosion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSafety: For collectible\/display purposes only; not recommended for climbing\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 7 1\/2\" L\u003cbr\u003e4oz\u003cbr\u003eSKU 9680","brand":"Chouinard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44182394175606,"sku":"9680","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/6547\/8518\/files\/3699afb3-ae91-4571-9d47-c518fb9fb84f.jpg?v=1789394668","url":"https:\/\/templetonantiques.com\/products\/chouinard-equipment-5pc-set-hexentric-climbing-wired-hex-nuts-3-4-5-2x-6-c1980s","provider":"Templeton Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}