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Passive Protection - Slings, Hexes, Nuts, Tricams

Passive Protection, or Passive Pros, is the other kind of anchor or protection used in Rock Climbing aside from the Active Protection. Unlike the Active Pros, Passive ones have no moving features and are usually connected to a wire or a swing. The different articles under this section will take you into a deeper understanding of Passive Pros, from its Parts, Features, to a Guide on How to Buy one. So read on and we hope that you find the articles informative and helpful.

Passive Protection - Features of Passive Pros Passive Protection - Features of Passive Pros
How exactly are Passive Pros different from the Active ones? Answering that question can be pretty confusing at first. But if you are familiar with their respective Parts and Features, you can surely answer them without any effort. Read about them in this article.

Passive Protection Buying Guide - How to Buy Passive Pros Passive Protection Buying Guide - How to Buy Passive Pros
If the price of your gear is a primary consideration, then Passive Pros are the logical choice. But more often than not, a low price does not immediately translate to reliability and durability. Let this Buying Guide help you make the right choice and the right price.


Passive Protection is the better choice when buying an anchor, especially if price is what you are particularly concerned of. We hope that with the help of our article on its Parts and Features and our Buying Guide you would be able to spend your money wisely, while at the same time ensuring reliability and your safety when you use it in the outdoors.

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bradkillough
Tuesday 8th April 2008 at 6:58:41 PM  

I think I like passive gear, because it forms to the rock better for me and doesn't move around as much as active cams.


 
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