DMM Torque Nuts for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

9.4
out of 10
18 Positive, 0 Mixed & 0 Negative
from 18 Reviews
Retail Price:
$19.95
Used Value:
$11.97
Sale Value:
$17.96

DMM’s Torque Nuts provide versatile protection for the alpinist looking to shave weight from their rack. Their unique shape is optimized for placement in parallel-sided cracks, but they also work well in icy cracks where SLCDs aren’t an option. The slings can be quickly extended to reduce drag and help eliminate the need to haul extra draws up the route.

Specifications

Brand:
DMM
Claimed Weight:
[1] 1.9oz, [2] 2.5oz, [3] 3.7oz, [4] 5.2oz
Includes:
1 nut
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year
Material:
aluminum, Dyneema sling
Placement Range:
[1] 31/34mm, [2] 36/49mm, [3] 44/59mm, [4] 54/71mm
Recommended Use:
trad climbing
Strength:
14 kN

Full Reviews

10
These are well-designed hexes. The profiles fit in all sorts of places and the extending slings keep them from shifting, unlike straight-sided hexes. They are by far my most confidence-inspiring pieces, especially for anchor building. All sizes recommended, and the color coding follows BD standard, complementing the .75,1,2,3 perfectly.
Olivier B., backcountry.com
March 21, 2020
10
I have climbed less than 10 trad routes so far, and more than half of the times I ended up using the blue one. It feels a lot more secure than a large size cam when you can place them. I love it when you can place it in an active mode. It does make noises, but it doesn't bother me much.
DJ, backcountry.com
July 25, 2019
10
I got a set of these after a recommendation from a friend for a trip to the Bugaboos. I was highly impressed on how solid they felt and the good weight. I had not used DMM nuts before but will continue to recommend these.
Ari, backcountry.com
July 1, 2019
8
I just wish they made the next size down, otherwise I've been using these more than my cams or to supplement to make a full rack and keeping it light. Still have yet to take it in the alpine where I think these will really shine.
LB Edwards, backcountry.com
October 4, 2018
10
I've never liked hexes, but after seeing these I had to pick up a set. Do they still sound like cowbells? Yes. Do the extendable slings, size ranges, and function make it worth it? No question. If you climb in the alpine these are a no-brainer, and with a little practice I'm now bringing them instead of a doubles for some objectives.
Nick Lenn, backcountry.com
June 17, 2018
10
These are the best Hexes I have used. I really like that DMM made four hexes that cover an impressive range instead of making a ton of hexes that cover small ranges. I have seen people at the crag with 6+ hexes and I am glad that I have the same range capabilities with less weight and gear with the torque nuts. Another thing I really like about these is the extendable sling. I would definitely recommend getting hexes with a sling as sometimes the rope pulling on the wire can move these out of place making them less than ideal. The extendable sling allows the rope drag to be minimized. These do make a pretty loud clinking noise that sounds a little bit like cowbells, but it is not as bad as I expected and I seldom notice the noise while climbing. Overall, I am really pleased with these and would recommend them to anyone looking to expand their rack with inexpensive and high utility pieces.
Elliot, backcountry.com
April 7, 2018
10
I was excited to get these hex's from the get-go just as a good compliment to my rack. Turns out, they are a crucial additive. I place these puppies all the time. Great pieces to have.
EVAN KEYS, backcountry.com
May 27, 2017
8
Con - It's nicknamed as cowbell for a reason - Cam is almost always better. Not always, but most of times (this varies on location). - Some people will make fun of you. In which case, you can grab a sling and swing your hex. It's a great weapon. - Good luck trying to place a hex while you are pumped. Pro - It's a great weapon. - Light - Extendable sling - Cheap
JBL, backcountry.com
April 13, 2017
10
I love them! I trust these bad buys more than a cam, and they are super light. The sling is genius thanks DMM .I have taken lead falls on these and still been able to retrieve. bottom line you should own a set
Derrek, backcountry.com
November 12, 2016
10
Very versatile. Look at video from DMM to see ways to place. I have used several times in Gunk horiziontals, and when they fit and lock in with camming action they are bomber.
James C., backcountry.com
July 11, 2016
10
Each nut offers a few different sizes to place it. Place it correctly and you can get the added benefit of a camming like action to further secure the placement. What sold me on these versus others was the extendable sling. The rounded edges also make it easier to remove
John Martin, backcountry.com
March 28, 2016
8
I'm stepping into the realm of Hexes, trying to reduce my dependency on cams (and weight). So far it's been pretty good, I can still place a cam much faster than these things but there's a learning curve to everything. I do feel more positive about these with the webbing vs cables (I used to own the BD version). They work very well in horizontal placements! Pulling the sling through can be a bit of a pain, even if your pulling on the joint end, but I think this is still superior to cables. Overall I'm happy with them and I'll keep using them, when I do find a place for these on the wall, they feel absolutely bomber!! So far I only use numbers 1&2, they do take up a bit of space on the rack, I can only imagine the larger sizes are even more bulky.
DMN, backcountry.com
September 19, 2015
10
I picked up all but the largest Torque Nuts from various sales and got to try them out recently with the warmer weather and I was not disappointed. I placed at least one on ever climb and I always felt great running it out above one. They bite the rock really well and having three placement options (plus rotating 180 degrees) makes them feel really secure and easy to place. I often found places where cams didn't feel secure but these were right at home. They work great in horizontal placements and behind ledges. Doesn't really replace a cam, but is a nice complement to them. These do seem to work better than old wired hexes and other hexes I've used, they have a slightly different profile the extendable sling is a nice feature. If you have only used normal hexes in the past, it's worth giving these a ride, you'll notice a difference.
Ethan Chaleff, backcountry.com
March 18, 2015
10
I have a full set of cams and will still bring these with me. They are very light, have their own extendable sling, and bite into the rock very well (actually, they might be the only hex your partner ever has trouble removing!). I'm always happy to place a torque nut, and as others have said, carrying each hex on it's own nut just makes sense. The material used to construct each hex head can be a little loud when they clang together, but I think it's worth the weight savings.
vincent K., backcountry.com
August 3, 2014
8
I bought these (full set) for a trip to Joshua Tree because I couldn't afford cams but my partner and I needed some more largish pieces. I was very happy with them. I always took at least 1 on a climb, usually 2. I found a placement on most climbs. They are very solid when placed well and I found that some constrictions just SCREAM torque nut. I would never consider wired hexes. Slings are the way to go. I never took a fall on one but I definitely would feel confident going for a big move if I had one of these below me. They are great but the overlap is still not perfect, I think they are the best hexes ive seen, but they do not deserve to be put in a different category from hexes altogether.
Ethan B., backcountry.com
December 25, 2013
10
I've been critical of hexes before I actually encountered them and saw how secure they are. My buddy countered a lot of my cam placements with his set of DMM hexes. They're not hard to place and cover a good range for the weight. I'll be picking up a set as soon as possible.
Eric Santos, backcountry.com
November 4, 2013
10
I like these a lot better than the typical wired hexes. They are easier to place and you need fewer of them because one torque nut covers a bigger size range. The extendable sling is pretty awesome as well!!
Matt, backcountry.com
May 16, 2013
8
I bought the #4 a bout a month ago before a trip to Joshua Tree and it was nice having that extra piece of big pro to get me through the run outs.
Nicholas G., backcountry.com
April 9, 2013

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