Black Diamond Grappling Hook

The Black Diamond Grappling Hook is a specialized aid climbing tool for gaining purchase on features and crack systems that won't accept conventional hardware, weighing 67g at a compact 76.2mm length. The hook design allows placement on edges, pockets, and horizontal features where a piton cannot be hammered and a cam's expansion geometry won't grip the crack walls, extending the usable placement options on improbable terrain beyond what a standard rack provides. Used in conjunction with a short sling, it converts a textured feature into an anchor point without drilling or destroying the rock. The Grappling Hook belongs on any big wall rack where the route description references features that require hooking rather than placing conventional gear.