{"product_id":"petzl-multihook","title":"Petzl Multihook","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"41\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eA versatile, collapsible threading tool!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"435\" data-start=\"43\"\u003eEngineered specifically for ice climbers, the MULTIHOOK enables the threading of a cord to create a V-thread ice anchor with ease. Featuring a serrated blade, it efficiently cuts through ropes and cords. Additionally, it serves as a practical tool for clearing ice screw tubes. Designed for convenience, the MULTIHOOK can be folded or clipped, ensuring effortless transport and accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"435\" data-start=\"43\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"435\" data-start=\"43\"\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eEnables a cord to be threaded through, facilitating the creation of a V-thread ice anchor with a depth of up to 25 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eFeatures an optimally designed hook that can be sharpened for enhanced performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultifunctional\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eEquipped with a serrated blade that effortlessly cuts through ropes and cords.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eServes as a tool for clearing the tube of an ice screw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eDesigned to fold, allowing it to be conveniently stored in a pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eCan be clipped for effortless transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"590\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eIncludes a hole for attachment to a carabiner using a cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, Nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTechnical Content\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRappelling on an Abalakov\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 19.5833px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully read the Instructions for Use used in this technical advice before consulting the advice itself. You must have already read and understood the information in the Instructions for Use to be able to understand this supplementary information.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMastering these techniques requires specific training. Work with a professional to confirm your ability to perform these techniques safely and independently before attempting them unsupervised.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe provide examples of techniques related to your activity. There may be others that we do not describe here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAt the end of an ice climb, there are several descent options: walking, rappelling on fixed anchors or rappelling on abalakovs. It is the latter that is described here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Creating an Abalakov\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTo create an abalakov, you will need a 7 mm minimum diameter cord, an abalakov hook such as the MULTIHOOK, a knife and a long (21 cm for example) ice screw. Remember that you will also need some practice and skill before getting it right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 254.25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 254.25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.0619%; height: 254.25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Making the first hole.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tuAMAAY\" width=\"127\" height=\"175\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Cleaning the surface and making the first hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.6906%; height: 254.25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Making the second hole\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tuAWAAY\" width=\"127\" height=\"175\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Making the second hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create a 60° angle, make the second hole at a distance approximately equal to the length of the screw. You will then get an equilateral triangle and thus an approximate 60° angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.4332%; height: 254.25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Pull the cord through the other hole with the MULTIHOOK.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tuAlAAI\" width=\"128\" height=\"158\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. You can clean out the hole with the MULTIHOOK before threading the cord. Pull the cord through the other hole with the MULTIHOOK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.3193%; height: 254.25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tying the loop with a double fisherman knot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tuAvAAI\" width=\"124\" height=\"169\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Tying the loop with a double fisherman knot. Cut any surplus cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.7795%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Don't make your loops too short.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tuB0AAI\" width=\"142\" height=\"194\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 85.9111%;\"\u003eDon't make your loops too short.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strength of the abalakov depends greatly on ice quality and on the way it is made (distance between holes, angle...). Beware of existing abalakovs, as they may have hidden damage and turn out to be dangerous if reused.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Rappelling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9381%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun the rappelling rope directly through the loop. To secure the first person's descent, the abalakov can be combined with another ice screw. Be careful to connect this back-up screw to the rappel rope, not just to the abalakov sling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Run the rappelling rope directly through the loop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tuB5AAI\" width=\"233\" height=\"293\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9381%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo link up the rappels more quickly without needing to leave gear behind, you can opt to thread the rappel rope directly through the holes of the abalakov.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch for the rope possibly freezing in the abalakov; before descending, always ensure that the rope slides properly through the abalakov.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Direct rope thread solution\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tuBFAAY\" width=\"196\" height=\"246\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen descending, take care to attach your ice axes securely to the harness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Attach your ice axes for the descent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petzl.com\/sfc\/servlet.shepherd\/version\/download\/068w0000002tuBKAAY\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"341\" height=\"349\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petzl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42734130364643,"sku":"U002AA00","price":52.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1264\/3521\/products\/Petzl_Multihook_-_Product_Overview.jpg?v=1768357050","url":"https:\/\/www.outdooraction.com.au\/products\/petzl-multihook","provider":"Outdoor Action","version":"1.0","type":"link"}