Technical Information.
All Contact holds are made at our workshop in Sheffield, UK. Hundreds of hours of research and development have gone into producing the best fibreglass macros, with the longest possible lifespan. Our designs have been pull-tested, and have undergone wear and destructive testing. We are confident you will be as happy with your Contact holds as we are.
Colours.
Our macros can be produced in any standard RAL colour, however, to avoid holding stock of every colour we offer a standard range of colours:
Additionally we offer some luminous colours. these are not suitable for use outdoors or in direct sunlight as they will fade:
Please Note: Please do not use website colour images for colour-matching, as colours can vary widely on different monitors. Please feel free to contact us if you need help matching to an existing set or circuit.
Care & Handling.
We recommend cleaning your holds with a cold water jet wash. the use of excessively hot water and/or acid based hold cleaners could negatively affect the colour or texture.
Rough handling of your holds will limit their lifespan. Care should be taken to avoid dropping them, and to protect the texture from damage. They should be stored in a dry area, avoiding extreme temperatures, and out of direct sunlight.
The use of fluorescent colours outdoors, or in direct sunlight, will cause the colour to fade.
Fixation & Safety
Contact holds should only be installed by a suitably competent and experienced person. All of the screw holes must be used. 5mm wood-screws of appropriate length should be used to allow 20mm of penetration into the wall surface. Steel reinforced screw holes are provided to increase longevity.
Contact holds should only be used on a climbing surface that meets BS EN 12572-1 or BS EN 12572-2. They must not be installed on curved surfaces, and the entire hold should fit onto the surface of the wall.
If a product shows a crack in its structure, or if a fixation point is damaged in any way, the product must be discarded for safety.