The fifi hook is a small question mark shaped piece of equipment used principally in aid climbing, [1] to quickly connect a climber to gear to take their weight. [2] It can also be useful for free climbing, alpinism, mixed climbing and ice climbing. [3]
Typically made of stamped steel or forged alloy, it has a large hole at the bottom for connecting to one's harness and a smaller hole at the top for attaching a retrieval cord in case of a fall.
Due to its open shape, it offers very little strength and requires a great deal of caution when used. If a fifi hook is being used as main rest support, using a backup carabiner is recommended. [4]
See also
References
- ^ Kublak, Thomas (2014). Mountaineering Methodology - Part 2 - Gear and Accessories. Tomas Kublak - MMPublishing. pp. 146–147. ISBN 9788087715130. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ Van Leuven, Chris; Roberston, Ashby. "Tool Users: Fifi Hooks - Alpinist.com". www.alpinist.com. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ Lowe, Jeff (1996). Ice World: Techniques and Experiences of Modern Ice Climbing. The Mountaineers Books. p. 181. ISBN 9780898864465. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
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^ Hattingh, Garth (1998).
The Climber's Handbook. Stackpole Books. p.
99.
ISBN
9780811727068. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
fifi hook skyhook.
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The fifi hook is a small question mark shaped piece of equipment used principally in aid climbing, [1] to quickly connect a climber to gear to take their weight. [2] It can also be useful for free climbing, alpinism, mixed climbing and ice climbing. [3]
Typically made of stamped steel or forged alloy, it has a large hole at the bottom for connecting to one's harness and a smaller hole at the top for attaching a retrieval cord in case of a fall.
Due to its open shape, it offers very little strength and requires a great deal of caution when used. If a fifi hook is being used as main rest support, using a backup carabiner is recommended. [4]
See also
References
- ^ Kublak, Thomas (2014). Mountaineering Methodology - Part 2 - Gear and Accessories. Tomas Kublak - MMPublishing. pp. 146–147. ISBN 9788087715130. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ Van Leuven, Chris; Roberston, Ashby. "Tool Users: Fifi Hooks - Alpinist.com". www.alpinist.com. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
- ^ Lowe, Jeff (1996). Ice World: Techniques and Experiences of Modern Ice Climbing. The Mountaineers Books. p. 181. ISBN 9780898864465. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
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^ Hattingh, Garth (1998).
The Climber's Handbook. Stackpole Books. p.
99.
ISBN
9780811727068. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
fifi hook skyhook.
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