Black Diamond Bugaboo

The Bugaboo piton from Black Diamond are made of hard steel for very narrow cracks. They are designed for rocks such as granite or gneiss and are available in four sizes.

These bolts are ideal for securing thin cracks or for placing intermediate protection in small cracks. These piton are named after the legendary mountain range in Bristish Columbia. There are many thin cracks here, which is why the shape of these bolts is ideal.

Thanks to the hard chrome steel, these ground hooks are ideal for frequent hammering in and out. In addition, the two eyelets offer the option – depending on the position – of attaching the climbing carabiners optimally according to the load direction.

Our conclusion. If you spend a lot of time on primary rock or want to climb big walls with thin cracks, this is the place for you!

Bugaboo features knifeblade

• Manufacturer: Black Diamond
• Material: Chrome steel
• Size No. 3: Short – Thin
• Size No. 4: Long – Thin
• Size No. 5: Short – Medium
• Size No. 6: Long – Medium
• Ideal for narrow cracks
• can often be knocked in and out
• two carabiner eyelets
• Operating instructions

Size chart

In the following table you will find an overview of the dimensions of the Bugaboo piton.

Size	Designation	width	length	Weight
No. 3	Short – Thin	4 mm	89 mm	65 g
No. 4	Long – Thin	4 mm	118 mm	76 g
No. 5	Short – Medium	4,7 mm	92 mm	70 g
No. 6	Long – Medium	4,7 mm	124 mm	84 g

If you are looking for even narrower models, we also recommend the BD Knifeblades.

Black Diamond Bugaboos – ideal for narrow cracks

The dimensions in the table above make it easy to recognize. These piton are intended for very narrow cracks. Such as the legendary “Shield” on El Cap in Yosemite.

And because you need a lot of pitons for longer sections of such routes, these pitons also have two carabiner eyes. This means you have both less weight and two attachment options. This is enormously important when attaching in transverse cracks. Here, the carabiner provides additional hold thanks to its torque!

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Marke	Black Diamond
Felshaken Stahltyp	Hard steel hooks
BD Haken Größe	#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6