Power Cams

 

Page Type Gear Review
Object Title Power Cams
Manufacturer Metolius
Page By GuitarWIzard
Page Type Jun 11, 2002 / Jun 11, 2002
Object ID 9034
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Updated for 2001--a smaller cam angle for greater outward force plus a larger cam surface for greater friction create greater holding power

Durable, flexible, stainless-steel cable body with long-wearing TeflonĀ® trigger slides are lightweight, strong and allow easy placement
Split-wire triggers with knurled trigger bars allow you to use one, two or three fingers--or even gloved hands
Thick cams of super-durable 7075-T6 aluminum feature logarithmic spiral for increased holding power throughout the cam's active range
Radiused teeth increase durability and holding power
Bar-tacked nylon slings are color-coded for quick, easy identification
Individual cam sizes generously overlap one another to insure the right size can be found
Available in 12 sizes; see specifications listed below for model
# / range / strength / weight / color:
00 / 9.52-14.6mm / 4.4kN / 59.53g / grey
0 / 10.54-16.64mm / 4.4kN / 62.37g / purple
1 / 12.45-19.68mm / 8kN / 70.87g / blue
2 / 15.37-24.89mm / 8kN / 73.71g / yellow
3 / 18.41-27.94mm / 13kN / 85.05g / orange
4 / 23.5-35.56mm / 13kN / 93.55g / red
5 / 27.43-42.55mm / 13kN / 99.22g / black
6 / 33.4-52.07mm / 13kN / 110.6g / green
7 / 40.64-64.01mm / 13kN / 141.5g / light blue
8 / 49.53-77.98mm / 13kN / 198.4g / lavender
9 / 59.69-94.49mm / 13kN / 283.5g / maroon
10 / 73.66-115.6mm / 13kN / 311.8g / navy

Made in USA.

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hammesrb - Oct 11, 2002 9:12 am - Voted 5/5

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These cams work great for smaller cracks. I prefer to use power cams up to size 6 (green) and then use Camalots for larger sizes. Power cams don't walk as much as other cams seem to and cover a lot of rock surface.

Dow Williams - Jun 28, 2005 1:18 pm - Voted 5/5

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They upgraded these full range cams with a "Range Finder" system (color coded heads), great for new leaders. Had all my gear stolen in Vegas and got a full set of these. I had the choice between this and the Black Diamond Camalots and prefer these triggers more.



They have a smaller cam angle for greater outward force yet a larger cam surface for better friction.



As of June, 2005, they are on sale at REIOutlet.com

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