Lightweight pegs made in Switzerland from molded reinforced plastic.
The GS (Green Shark) series is a 100% non-genetically modified plant-based plastic peg.
The functionality is the same as that of RT pegs made from virgin raw materials . It is an environmentally friendly peg that does not use petroleum.
*Although it is made of high-strength reinforced plastic, it is not suitable for hard ground such as the Northern Alps.
ABOUT PIRANHA TENT PEG
Features of Piranha Pegs
Piranha-like bite
Its X-shaped peg shape and saw-like teeth at the tip dig into the ground with the tenacity of a piranha.
Safety
By driving the head part flat into the ground, the stress of getting caught on the peg or tripping is reduced, resulting in safety.
Ease of use
The four grooves allow you to wrap the guy lines and adjust their length, making it both convenient and functional.
Product Features
- Ultra-lightweight: 6.4 g
- 100% plant-based plastic pegs
- Ideal for camping, hiking, etc.
- The X-shaped design and piranha-like jagged teeth provide a strong grip in the ground.
- The pegs themselves should be inserted vertically into the ground, without any tilt.
- Flat head prevents tripping and injury around the tent
- Hard to bend
- The guy line can be fixed in place by entangling it in the groove on the head.
- No sharp edges, will not damage tent fabric
Specifications
- Weight: 6.4g
- Length: 120 mm
- Head diameter: 19mm
- Temperature range: -5 to 95℃
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
Environmental friendliness
- Carbon offsetting properties due to being plant-based
- No use of petroleum resources
- Non-GMO plant origin
- Compared to aluminum molding, the manufacturing process requires only 1/13 of the energy
Care and Precautions
- After use, wash off any dirt or dirt, dry thoroughly and store.
- If it gets bent, you can return it to its original shape by heating it in an oven at 160 degrees for 5 minutes. Please be careful not to burn yourself during this process.
- Even reinforced plastic pegs can bend when exposed to hard ground or rocks. They are not invincible.
- They are not as sharp as aluminum pegs, so they may not be easy to hammer into hard ground (on the other hand, they hold well on soft ground such as grass or weeds).