Kong Porthos Hard piton

The Kong Porthos Hard piton is designed for hard rocks. For example, granite, gneiss and slate. The normal hook has a slightly thicker shape. It is therefore predestined for narrow cracks and slits. This hook shape is often referred to as a “diagonal hook”. This is because the carabiner eye is twisted 45% towards the shank.

The piton is available in two different sizes.

This normal piton should not be missing from any climbing equipment or big wall gear.

Properties Kong Porthos Hard piton

• Manufacturer: Kong Italy
• Material: Chrome steel (nickel-chrome steel)
• Lengths: 75mm and 95mm
• Thickness: 3-6mm
• Weight: 87-110 gram
• Standards: EN 569
• Ideal for hard rocks
• Round carabiner eyelet for tying off with webbing sling
• Observe the operating instructions

Comparison of similar piton

The Kong Porthos Hard is relatively similar to the Stubai diagonal hook. However, only 2 sizes overlap slightly. The third Stubai hook is considerably longer and thicker.

Kong Porthos Hard	75mm	95mm
Stubai diagonal hook	70mm	100mm	130mm

Kong Porthos Hard piton – Practical tip

Sinking chrome steel piton requires a lot of punch. We therefore recommend a slightly larger rock bunting for this.

If you occasionally sink a normal hook like this one, the Stubai Rocky is a good choice. However, if you are often out and about in granite, you should consider the Camp Brenta. We can also recommend the Kong Eagle or Eagly Light if you are looking for big walls.

And don’t forget people! It’s better to pack 2-3 piton too many than too few. This is because the hook can easily fall out again on the first few strikes and then “crash”. With bigwalls, it is also not always guaranteed that you will actually get the piton out again. So plan a reserve!

Video – Attachment of piton

The following video shows you the basics of attaching piton. The Kong Porthos Hard piton can of course also be used in lime. However, we recommend the soft steel hooks for this. Because these are – nomen est omen – more flexible.

Link Tip

Interesting article on the standard testing of piton in Bergundsteigen.

Weight	N/A
Dimensions	N/A
Marke	Kong
Kletterdisziplin	Alpine climbing, Bigwall climbing
Felshaken Länge	75mm, 95mm
Korrosionsbeständigkeit	normal
Stahlqualität	zinc plated steel
weitere Eigenschaften	bolting.eu Bestseller, Made in Italy
Felshaken Stahltyp	Hard steel hooks