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Metolius chock on wire

Accession Number

1040.2013.1

Object Name

Metolius chock on wire

Created

15/01/2013

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

15/01/2013

Brief Description

Chock attached to wire with green plastic cover at top.

Materials

aluminium alloy, plastic

Dimensions

25(l) x 3.5(width of chock) x 3.5(height of chock)cms

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

Label attached reads "METOLIUS USA CURVE - HEX - 2000 10KN (1/99)and a large "7" in red.

Colour

silver, green

Maker

Metolius

Object Production Place

USA

Provenance

We found this wee bit of climbing gear skulking in a box and thought it should go in the collection. We reckon it dates from the 1990's and think it bears a remarkable likeness to a Clog Cog (see related item) other than that we thought Metolius might tell their own story:-

"About Us

Metolius equipment is born out of respect for the sport we love, rock climbing. We are a unique collection of North American climbers who came together in the 1980s to push our personal limits at Smith Rock. We shared a common passion for hard
gymnastic free climbing, bouldering and for exploration in the mountains and on big walls. Unwilling to punch the corporate clock, we decided to design and build our own equipment, much of which was unavailable at the time. Amazingly, Metolius grew from Doug's tiny garage near the headwaters of the Metolius River (where we take our name), into a respectable business and a brand name that has become synonymous with quality, safety and design excellence. Twenty five years later we are still totally committed
to the climbing lifestyle, making the absolute best equipment, helping to educate others and preserving the environment in which we live and play.
Metolius Climbing"

Acquisition Date

15/01/2013

Condition Check Date

15/01/2013

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

15/01/2013

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