Wanted - Triad Hangers

[Aussie Mick]

Lots & lots of interesting stuff getting posted...

I'm looking for anyone who has any triads for sale. They haven't been made for a long, long, long time.
The first version was the "bollard" but due to their round shape it was found that too much friction was being created between the plat and the rope so they changed the design to a triangular shape, slim at the top, flared at the base, hence the name traid. This is very different to the petzl clown which doesn't seem to sit very well at all. All three are designed for karabinerless rigging on spits, using just your rigging rope which is different to the "amarrage souple" which can be rigged karabinerless with the use of 5mm dyneema.... (as stated by Pete K, these can be purchased from Tony as he drives around the country selling caving kit out of his van or by visiting his website, www.starlessriver.com)

I would really like to find some triads, replace the bolts on them if I can or maybe even get some made, but first I have to find someone who is prepared to sell me some. Rigging on triads is very very nice.. I need to stop borrowing other peoples and find my own. So is there anyone out there who has some they no longer use?

 

[langcliffe]

I would really like to find some triads, replace the bolts on them if I can or maybe even get some made, but first I have to find someone who is prepared to sell me some. Rigging on triads is very very nice.. I need to stop borrowing other peoples and find my own. So is there anyone out there who has some they no longer use?

Can you get access to a metal workshop? Most of the ones I have we stamped out and added the bolt. The plate is non-load bearing, so there is no safety issue.

 

[Aussie Mick]

I've been looking around and found a company in Germany who will make bolt hangers to specific designs. I need to find a triad to send off to see if they can make them. Its a bit of a long shot.

 

[NOZ]

I have a single bollard somewhere, which I "borrowed" with the idea of getting some made. If you find a triad or you would like the bollard on loan - I will chip in for 30 hangers made in Germany. If we can get a few people interested I am sure the price would tumble.

 

[SamT]

Lots & lots of interesting stuff getting posted...

Rigging on triads is very very nice..

In caves with spits of course.  Not many of those in the UK these days,  of course thats not the case in Europe.

 

[Antwan]

Saw this and thought of you

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Caving-clown-hanger-great-condition-/251167917962?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Climbing_Mountaineering&hash=item3a7ac6478a

Bit rusty like

 

[Chocolate fireguard]

Aussie Mick. I have just found 8 triads while sorting through some old gear. You are welcome to them. I don`t want any money as I did not know I still had them. I am in Sheffield. PM me if you are interested.