Hi Calvin, there are pitons of different length and type shown in the video. It is recommended to bring a small rack of pitons of different length. At the end the placement determines which Piton you can use. If you use soft steel pitons (advisable in limestone or dolomite), the piton should fit into the crack at least 1/3 of its length before you start hammering. Using hard steel pitons (f.e. in granit) it should fit 2/3 of its length. Hammering it into the crack it should go in all of its length. Generally: the longer the piton the more impact it will hold. Regarding to these points the challenge is to find the longest piton, that just fills the chosen placement. Hope this helps! Best, your ORTOVOX Team
Hi, for a belay you definitely need at least two solid pitons - I totally agree, if it was this you wanted to say. Anyway can a single well-placed piton provide a good anchor-point, for example for your quick draw to clip your rope during leading…but the further you climb, the more other anchor-point (pitons, cams, nuts, bolts) you want to have… It's always the complete chain of anchors that makes your alpine climbing safe or not! Best regards from your ORTOVOX team
Peetuns require a lotta experience 😂
They still have their place.
Good explanation, simple and direct. Thank you!
What size pitons are used in the video?
Hi Calvin,
there are pitons of different length and type shown in the video. It is recommended to bring a small rack of pitons of different length. At the end the placement determines which Piton you can use. If you use soft steel pitons (advisable in limestone or dolomite), the piton should fit into the crack at least 1/3 of its length before you start hammering. Using hard steel pitons (f.e. in granit) it should fit 2/3 of its length. Hammering it into the crack it should go in all of its length. Generally: the longer the piton the more impact it will hold. Regarding to these points the challenge is to find the longest piton, that just fills the chosen placement.
Hope this helps!
Best, your ORTOVOX Team
Noice
For a real solid anchor you need two solid pitons...
Hi,
for a belay you definitely need at least two solid pitons - I totally agree, if it was this you wanted to say.
Anyway can a single well-placed piton provide a good anchor-point, for example for your quick draw to clip your rope during leading…but the further you climb, the more other anchor-point (pitons, cams, nuts, bolts) you want to have… It's always the complete chain of anchors that makes your alpine climbing safe or not!
Best regards from your ORTOVOX team