Bolting Ethics
Victorian Climbing Club - Bolting Policy
Safer Cliffs Australia - How to Bolt
very good information about how to bolt a route and what type of bolts to use. includes a section on ethics.
Safer Cliffs Australia - Installing Rap Anchors
Information about the installation of a number of different rap anchors / lower offs
Sea Cliff Bolting
ASCA - Devil and The Deep Blue Sea
Warnings about bolting near sea cliff with information on Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)
Ushba - Makers of the Titanium Ring Bolt
More information about SCC and sea cliff bolting
Bolting Guides
Safer Cliffs - Different Bolt Types
Fantastic link with images regarding different bolts and their appropriate uses
ASCA - Bolt to Avoid
General information about which bolts to avoid using for rock climbing which may look ok a first glance
ASCA - Mechanical Bolts
Info about the different mechanical bolts commonly used in the US. Information is still relevant to Australian conditions
ASCA - Adhesive Bolts
Info on hole preparation and use of adhesives for bolts.
ASCA - How To Camo a Bolt
Provides useful information on how to camouflage a bolt to lower the visual impact of bolting a route.
Bolt Testing
Steves Thesis
Ever wondered about 'The Strength and Reliability of Chemically Bonded Rock Climbing Anchors in Sandstone'? This Thesis has basic information of the strengths of various bolts in sandstone blocks. It also compares the shaft treatment to the overall strength of the bolt
Rebolting
Safer Cliffs Australia - Rebolting Tips
ASCA - Rebolting Clinic
ASCA - Removing Rawl Bolts
ASCA - How To Rebolt a Route
ASCA - Are Bolts Time Bombs
Bolting Gear
Fixe Climbing Gear
Bolt Products Gear
includes a lot of bolting information and rebolting info.
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