Description

WILDCOUNTRY 0.4/0.5/0.75/1/2/3 Friend Set: The Legendary Foundation for Your Trad Rack
Build the core of your traditional climbing rack with the iconic WILDCOUNTRY Friend Set, a comprehensive package featuring the six most essential sizes for climbers of all levels. For decades, the name ´Friend´ has been synonymous with trust, innovation, and unwavering confidence on the rock. This modern set continues that legacy, combining a revolutionary design with refined engineering to create the ultimate in active climbing protection. Whether you´re placing your first piece of gear or pushing your limits on a challenging multi-pitch, this set provides the security and performance you demand.
Unmatched Placement Security and Versatility
Experience the gold standard in camming technology. The heart of each Friend is the definitive 13.75-degree constant camming angle, a design proven to provide the optimal balance of holding power and expansion range. This ensures that each placement bites securely, giving you the mental freedom to focus on the moves ahead. The groundbreaking double-axle design provides a massive expansion range for each unit, meaning you can protect a wider variety of crack sizes with fewer pieces on your harness. These versatile wall anchors excel in parallel-sided cracks, slight flares, and horizontal breaks, making them a reliable choice for any rock type.
Engineered for Efficiency and Ease of Use
Every feature of the Wild Country Friend is designed to make your climbing experience smoother and safer. The integrated extendable Dyneema sling is a game-changer, allowing you to reduce rope drag on wandering routes without the need for an additional quickdraw on every piece. This not only lightens your rack but also simplifies your system, saving precious time and energy. The stiff, protected stem and ergonomic thumb loop provide confident, one-handed operation, while the smooth trigger action allows for precise and effortless placements, even when you´re pumped or wearing gloves. The entire system is color-coded for instant size recognition, letting you grab the right piece from your harness without a second thought.
This essential set includes the six most frequently used sizes, covering everything from thin finger cracks to perfect hand jams and fists: 0.4, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 2, and 3. It´s the perfect starting point for a new trad climber or a significant upgrade for a seasoned veteran looking for the best in performance and reliability.
Technical Specifications:
* Color: Silver
* Range: 15.8 – 26.3 mm
* Strength: 9/8 kN
* Weight: 75 g
* Color: Blue
* Range: 20.6 – 34.5 mm
* Strength: 12/10 kN
* Weight: 88 g
* Color: Green
* Range: 25.8 – 43.0 mm
* Strength: 12/10 kN
* Weight: 102 g
* Color: Red
* Range: 31.7 – 53.6 mm
* Strength: 12/10 kN
* Weight: 123 g
* Color: Gold
* Range: 41.5 – 69.3 mm
* Strength: 12/10 kN
* Weight: 142 g
* Color: Purple
* Range: 52.7 – 88.0 mm
* Strength: 12/10 kN
* Weight: 175 g