Kong Athos Hard piton

The Kong Athos 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 also often referred to as an “Angle” or “Lost Arrow”.

The piton is available in four different sizes.

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

Features Kong Athos Hard piton

• Manufacturer: Kong Italy
• Material: Chrome steel (nickel-chrome steel)
• Lengths: 55mm, 65mm, 80mm and 90mm
• Thickness: 3-5mm
• Weight: 85-141 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

We give you a comparison below. Namely between the Kong Athos Hard piton and the Camp Lost Arrow. Because these two hooks are relatively similar in terms of their range of use. Even if they are slightly different in terms of construction.

 

Kong Athos Hard	55mm	65mm	80mm	90mm
Camp Lost Arrow	No. 2	No. 3	No. 5	No. 7

 

Kong Athos Hard piton – Practical tip

Sinking chrome steel piton requires a lot of punch. We therefore recommend a slightly larger hammer 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 Athos 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	55mm, 80mm, 90mm
Korrosionsbeständigkeit	normal
Stahlqualität	zinc plated steel
weitere Eigenschaften	bolting.eu Bestseller, Made in Italy
Felshaken Stahltyp	Hard steel hooks