This puts the Master Cams behind the other small sized cams we compared it to when it comes to free climbing. Plus, a nice, plastic-covered thumb loop is way better than biting down on metal when you need to hold the cam in your mouth to adjust your grip. When you can barely hold on anymore, and you're so pumped that you can barely pull the trigger, the thumb loop makes all the difference in the world. The highest quality small cam design that you can buy These are the perfect workhorse cams for any rack, keeping you off the ground for years
Our favorite small cams are a breeze to place and effectively incorporate innovative technologyĪn excellent small sizes cam to add to your free climbing rack These are a great addition to any rack and cover the in-between Camalot sizes really well
Not available in offset sizes, smaller individual cam range, action on smaller cams not as smooth as larger cams Heavy compared to Camalot Ultralights and Metolius Pricey, not the lightest, soft aluminum alloy in cam lobes can be damaged easily Not the most affordable, smaller units lack double axle and aren’t as smooth, trigger wires can’t be replaced at home Great individual cam range, very narrow heads, stiff yet flexible stem, extendable slingįantastic design, smallest cam in the world, great strength, extendable sling, flexible stem Wide range per unit, light, rigid when placing but flexible when placed, narrow head width, thumb loop, smallest unit currently made If the thumb loop isn't a concern for you, they're a great choice for free climbing. If you're headed into the alpine where you'll be doing some easy free climbing where you only need a little protection, a set of Master Cams will do the trick without weighing you down. Metolius has addressed this issue, making the entire stem a touch shorter, and now the action is pretty dreamy. The old Master Cams flopped over on the largest size (green) when you engaged the triggers, so they were challenging to place and pretty much useless. However, they are still one of the best values out there, they fit in a variety of awkward placements, and are available in offset finger sizes. Now that the thumb loop is gone, we have lost much of our affinity for these little guys. A few of our testers would save a set of battered, worn-out Aliens for aid climbing while free climbing on the more durable and readily available Master Cams. They came along at a critical time when CCH had stopped making Aliens and filled the narrow-headed-flexible-stem shaped hole in our hearts. Our testers loved the original Master Cams for their durability and their value. The Metolius Ultralight Master Cam is lighter than the originals, adds two larger hand sizes, and gets rid of the old thumb loop design.
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