10 Dripstone Flat Crimp #2 (Screw-On)

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$40.92

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If you can grab onto small holds, a screw-on crimp is a budget-friendly choice.

This set offers about 3/4" of flat to slightly incut edges. That depth of hold means they are an introduction to crimping on vertical walls. It also means Crimptown in steep terrain.

As a handhold on a vertical wall, you are in the V2 range. V2 is hard for the beginner. However, the beginner can use them as footholds.

Where this set shines is in steep terrain. You will get a V3 crimp on a 20-degree overhanging wall and a V9 on a 45-degree overhanging wall.

The "legs" on these shapes add more variety, such as grabbing a thumb-catch here and there. In steep terrain, openhanded crimping is a good grip position on them.

The Dripstone design style is rock-like, which means a grippier texture than more simple design styles.

SIZE: On average, measures 3-3/8" wide x 1-3/4" tall x 7/8" standing off the wall.
V2 on vertical walls.
V4 on 20-degree walls.
V9 on 45-degree walls.
Texture: The Dripstone texture is skin-friendly that feels like natural rock.

Add mega bucks of variety for pennies

Love these little guys. They're usable on my home 45 deg wall. NOTE: I do prefer these for static moves mostly. There's not a lot of plastic around the screws, so on dynamic moves on overhanging terrain, they can flex a tag. Not noticeable on static moves; you will notice on big throws. It has never caused me to be spit off, however, and I've not had one break. If you want a beefier, affordable crimp option, I recommend Atomik's "10 Basic Split Crimps Set." Both sets fit anywhere and add a lot of variety in setting problems.

Date: 7/20/2021 6:26 PM

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Great on a small system board

I have a 4x4 board with two sets of campus rungs and two foot rails. In between I use these flat crimps to keep the tips roughed up and deadpoint practice.

Date: 5/3/2021 2:18 PM

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Great Value Holds!

These holds are a great value. For 10 holds at the price you can't beat it. I have these on my 30 and 40 degree walls and allow me to set some hard problems. v7+ and the completely flat ones allow for some even harder moves. The texture is great, and will certainly allow you to climb when temps get warm. Great holds overall.

Date: 3/10/2021 8:36 AM

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Good Variety

Perfect for steep wall if you're looking for flater crimps, there is a good variety ranging from slightly positive to slightly sloping. Love the texture because its grippy but not too abrasive.

Date: 1/30/2021 7:04 PM

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Is that price even real?

This might be the best deal on holds out there, $2 a hold for interesting, good texture, comfy crimps?? Love these.

Date: 12/28/2020 11:52 AM

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Dripstone fun

These are a little tougher than the incut variant as the tops have a shallower edge. These are best for vertical or near vertical walls. Can play around with orientation to get hold variety.

Date: 12/25/2020 9:18 PM

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Great value

These are a really cheap way of adding a lot of crimps to your home wall. They look awesome too and have good texture. These work great for a beginner like me on a vertical wall.

Date: 12/17/2020 12:48 PM

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Great for s volumes and feet

These are great wall fillers that fit between holds and don’t take much room but add a lot of options. On an arete or volume they are very positive. Also work really well on. Vertical to slightly overhanging wall. Not for the very steep walls unless you are a total beast. Good set to have in your box as spare holds to put the finishing touches on a route.

Date: 12/2/2020 9:17 AM

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Versatile holds perfect for filling in your wall

This is my third set of dripstone holds and once again I'm really pleased with how Atomik uses the dripstone styling to add to the usability of the hold. I ordered these holds originally to screw onto volumes I'm using to add steepness to my wall (it's only 20 degrees) and I am using them for that, but they're also really perfect for squeezing extra holds onto the wall face itself, and onto other volumes as well. My steepness volumes add 15 degrees to my wall (meaning problems set using them are at 35 degrees) and these holds start at about v4-v5 on them. On the regular 20 degree wall, they're good for v3-v4. The texture is a little rough, but with a minute or two of sanding, that's taken care of.

Date: 10/1/2020 3:09 PM

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Perfect for Steep Open Handed Crimping

We have two sets of the incut version, which we love, but even some of those can be fairly sharp on the 45, so I got these on a whim since they are so affordable. I love them, and I am not a crimp machine at all. They really force open handed crimp technique on steeper angles due to being flat. They clocked in around V8/9 on that angle with some foot trickery, and that’s about the easiest you could expect for steep walls unless you have a ton of volumes. I almost wish we had a 30 degree wall for these because they would really shine on that angle. The texture does make climbing on them possible during summer heat, but beware the dry-fire!

Date: 7/29/2020 11:21 AM

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Great for filling out a wall

These have worked great to fill out my home wall. Have purchased two sets now. Texture is a little coarse, but not so much that I've had to cut short for skin. The shape allows for lots of thumb catching, so that's something to be aware of if you're shooting for a pure crimp. Both my sets have had a few holds that are slightly incut, but most are truly flat edges. Great value purchase.

Date: 4/23/2020 1:44 PM

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Great set of crimps

Another mandatory set of crimps! There's not a bad one in the set, they go anywhere, and the edges are well sculpted as to not tear ones skin from running laps on them. Also the 'drip stone' texture makes them feel a bit more secure in summertime without being rough.

Date: 6/23/2017 9:07 PM

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If you can grab onto small holds, a screw-on crimp is a budget-friendly choice.

This set offers about 3/4" of flat to slightly incut edges. That depth of hold means they are an introduction to crimping on vertical walls. It also means Crimptown in steep terrain.

As a handhold on a vertical wall, you are in the V2 range. V2 is hard for the beginner. However, the beginner can use them as footholds.

Where this set shines is in steep terrain. You will get a V3 crimp on a 20-degree overhanging wall and a V9 on a 45-degree overhanging wall.

The "legs" on these shapes add more variety, such as grabbing a thumb-catch here and there. In steep terrain, openhanded crimping is a good grip position on them.

The Dripstone design style is rock-like, which means a grippier texture than more simple design styles.

SIZE: On average, measures 3-3/8" wide x 1-3/4" tall x 7/8" standing off the wall.
V2 on vertical walls.
V4 on 20-degree walls.
V9 on 45-degree walls.
Texture: The Dripstone texture is skin-friendly that feels like natural rock.

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