Mussy Hook

How to Use

To accomplish this goal, it is crucial that are only used for the last person in your group to lower off. As become more common, and 

Why are not installed opposite/opposed?

Anchor are placed with gates out for a couple reasons. If opposed the inward facing tends to gouge into the rock and scar it up, 

Scary Experience with : r/climbing

Generally, are only for lowering & cleaning. You should use the bolts or chains for making your own top rope anchor. If there wasn't 

If they're worn, check to see if they have sharp edges before you lower off them. If they are sharp enough that you're worried about it, just 

A Review of the Climb Tech Top Anchor from The Zine - The

The construction style “Mussy has always been one of my least favorite pieces of climbing hardware to see at an anchor. They tend to get sharp quite 

Anchor Hardware Tested - Ram's Horn, Steel

are a form of "Open System" meaning the rope can be clipped or threaded through the anchor without climbers untying the rope from their harness.

Sport Bolting Hardened Steel Top Anchor "Mussy" – Climb On

High resistance to wear due to hardened steel, dark zinc plating makes for better camouflage on the rock and a rated wire gate make this an ideal change 

- Eastside Sports

One Hanger, link and bolt not included.

Beware the :: SuperTopo Rock Climbing Discussion

Problem is you need to use them on many climbs to get off. Scary. Be careful with them, especially if your rope is twisted to the point where it 

Lower Off Initiative — American Safe Climbing Association

“Owens River Gorge is one of my favorite places for family climbing in large part due to the convenient on nearly every anchor. This eliminates