Abstract: Various components may be used to construct an artificial anchor point having a number of support legs. The support legs may articulate with respect to a plate assembly, may slide through a leg holder, may be telescopic, and may be configurable to conform to a variety of terrains. The support legs may be positionable horizontally with respect to a plate assembly for spanning a gap.
Abstract: An ice axe or the like having an handle which is isolated from direct contact with the head of the axe. Isolation is obtained through use of a nonmetal spacer assembly which is positioned between the head and the handle to reduce vibration difficulties. At least one connector extends through an aperture in the head and connects directly to the handle. The spacer assembly isolates the connector from direct contact with the head during normal operation of the axe.
Abstract: A chock for rock climbers to be used with a loop sling threaded through openings in the chock body which comprises a length of extruded aluminum having beveled ends and a generally triangular cross-section. One of the faces of the chock is arched outwardly and longitudinally toothed. This is located opposite a nose portion which bears against one rock face of a crack while the arched face operates against the opposite face of the crack.