Dolt
Bashies & Heads

Bill Feuerer (1932-1971) started climbing in 1955 and began producing climbing gear around 1957. His alcohol-inspired behavior earned him the nickname "Dolt," which he applied to his gear.

Bashchocks

Set 255, 346-348: Dolt Bashchock, #1–#4

Set 255, 346-348: Dolt Bashchock, #1–#4

↑ Set 255, 346-348: Dolt Bashchock, #1–#4

Made in USA [ca. 1969].
Soft aluminum hardens during placement. Often difficult to remove, and useless after the sling breaks.

255: Dolt Bashchock, #1

255: Dolt Bashchock, #1

255: Dolt Bashchock, #1

↑ 255: Dolt Bashchock, #1

Made in USA [ca. 1969].
Effective size: 31x25x6 mm.
Soft aluminum hardens during placement. Often difficult to remove, and useless after the sling breaks.

346: Dolt Bashchock, #2

346: Dolt Bashchock, #2

346: Dolt Bashchock, #2

346: Dolt Bashchock, #2

↑ 346: Dolt Bashchock, #2

Made in USA [ca. 1969].
Effective size: 31x25x9 mm.
Soft aluminum hardens during placement. Often difficult to remove, and useless after the sling breaks.
From Mike Gerbman, 2025.

347: Dolt Bashchock, #3

347: Dolt Bashchock, #3

347: Dolt Bashchock, #3

347: Dolt Bashchock, #3

↑ 347: Dolt Bashchock, #3

Made in USA [ca. 1969].
Effective size: 31x25x13 mm.
Soft aluminum hardens during placement. Often difficult to remove, and useless after the sling breaks.
From Mike Gerbman, 2025.

348: Dolt Bashchock, #4

348: Dolt Bashchock, #4

348: Dolt Bashchock, #4

348: Dolt Bashchock, #4

↑ 348: Dolt Bashchock, #4

Made in USA [ca. 1969].
Effective size: 31x25x16 mm.
Soft aluminum hardens during placement. Often difficult to remove, and useless after the sling breaks.
From Mike Gerbman, 2025.

222: Dolt Bashchock, #22

222: Dolt Bashchock, #22

222: Dolt Bashchock, #22

222: Dolt Bashchock, #22

↑ 222: Dolt Bashchock, #22

Made in USA [ca. 1969].
Effective size: 46x22x10 mm.
Soft aluminum hardens during placement. Often difficult to remove.

Wired Bashshocks

338: Dolt Wired Bashchock, #3

338: Dolt Wired Bashchock, #3

↑ 338: Dolt Wired Bashchock, #3

Made in USA [ca. 1969].
Effective size: 26x25x9.5 mm.
Soft aluminum hardens during placement. Often difficult to remove. Cable extends useful lifetime.

339: Dolt Wired Bashchock, #5

339: Dolt Wired Bashchock, #5

↑ 339: Dolt Wired Bashchock, #5

Made in USA [ca. 1969].
Effective size: 26x25x12.7 mm.
Soft aluminum hardens during placement. Often difficult to remove. Cable extends useful lifetime.

340: Dolt Wired Bashchock, #11

340: Dolt Wired Bashchock, #11

↑ 340: Dolt Wired Bashchock, #11

Made in USA [ca. 1969].
Effective size: 26x25x22 mm.
Soft aluminum hardens during placement. Often difficult to remove. Cable extends useful lifetime.