Black Diamond Wired Hexentrics Hex
Available in 11 sizes, these Black Diamond Wired Hexentrics provide traditional passive protection for rapidly widening cracks where cams might walk out.
- Hexentrics are a lightweight, affordable alternative to spring-loaded camming devices
- Durable, galvanized-steel cables provide excellent durability and ease of use
- Subtly asymmetric cross-section, flat sides and slight end-wise taper offer 3 different widths
- Easy to rack and place in bottlenecks
Made in USA.
View all Black Diamond Hexes| Best Use | Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Strength | 1: 6 kilonewtons 2: 6 kilonewtons 3: 6 kilonewtons 4: 10 kilonewtons 5: 10 kilonewtons 6: 10 kilonewtons 7: 10 kilonewtons 8: 10 kilonewtons 9: 10 kilonewtons 10: 10 kilonewtons 11: 10 kilonewtons |
| Length | 1: 19 millimeters 2: 20.8 millimeters 3: 24.4 millimeters 4: 27.9 millimeters 5: 33 millimeters 6: 39.1 millimeters 7: 45.7 millimeters 8: 54.1 millimeters 9: 63.7 millimeters 10: 75.2 millimeters 11: 89.2 millimeters |
| Width | 1: 11.4 millimeters 2: 14.2 millimeters 3: 16.8 millimeters 4: 20.6 millimeters 5: 23.9 millimeters 6: 27.2 millimeters 7: 33 millimeters 8: 39.1 millimeters 9: 47 millimeters 10: 55.6 millimeters 11: 65 millimeters |
| Weight | 1: 19 grams 2: 22 grams 3: 28 grams 4: 51 grams 5: 53 grams 6: 64 grams 7: 86 grams 8: 94 grams 9: 124 grams 10: 164 grams 11: 206 grams |
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Go-to gear for well-rounded rack!
I carry these on most trad climbs. Like tricams, they truely do serve a unqiue function on the trad climber's harness. Unlike cams, they rarely move once set, removing one source of uncertainty. I use them a ton on the broken basalt crack systems of the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood crags, the irregular shaped cracks of Smith Rock tuff where regular cams are unreliable and can easily walk out of place. On multi-ptich trad climbs, I use them to save weight in situations where I might otherwise need to carry a double-set of cams for gear anchors, etc. One reviewer mentioned how the wire is very flexible. I believe that's intentional, it reduces the chance that the rope will move the hex out of position.
Wire not stiff enough for larger sizes
I purchased the #9 and #11, and the wire isn't strong enough to hold up the weight of the hex. When you try to place either, especially the #11, it's like trying to shove a flopping fish into the crack.
Wired hexentrics
I’m a big fan of the BD hexes. I don’t use them too often, but when they fit they always inspire confidence. I like that they have a cable rather than a sling, however, the cable thickness could be adjusted in my opinion. If the cable were a little thicker/ stiffer it would be easier to place and clean them in my opinion.
Must Haves
Hex’s are a must in my opinion for trad climbing. They offer the versatility of a nut and a cam and are great to drop into cracks. The wired option allows for a longer life span than nylon. Ounces make pounds but no need to have them reslung in ten years.
There solid
They are nice nice hexes. They fit in to a lot if place’s other stoppers will not. The larger sizes are good, but a large cam is much more useful.
It looks so good hanging from my truck bumper
There are a handful of spots around the Wichita mountains in OK that make you glad you have this. Also, saves you a cam for later.
The Big One
I wanted a big Hex and that is exactly what this is. Good construction and materials. Feels like it will last for years to come.
Big boy
Big hex! Only complaint is couldn’t buy every size at once like the stopper pro set