Kong Athos Soft piton

The Kong Athos Soft piton is designed for soft 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.

No climbing equipment should be without this standard piton.

Features Kong Athos Soft piton

• Manufacturer: Kong Italy
• Material: Mild steel
• Lengths: 55mm, 65mm, 80mm and 90mm
• Thickness: 3-5mm
• Weight: 85-141 gram
• Standards: EN 569
• Ideal for soft 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 Soft 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 Soft	55mm	65mm	80mm	90mm
Camp Lost Arrow	No. 2	No. 3	No. 5	No. 7

 

Kong Athos Soft piton – Practical tip

It is easier to sink soft steel piton than hard steel. We therefore recommend a slightly lighter rock hammer for this.

If you occasionally sink a normal piton like this one, the CT Thunder is a good choice. However, if you are often out and about in granite, you should consider the Grivel Thor. Furthermore, we can only praise the Camp Brenta Hammer for heavy users.

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 placements, 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 Soft piton can of course also be used in granite. However, we recommend the hard steel hooks for this. Because these are – nomen est omen – more robust.

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	Mild steel hooks