Metolius Ultralight Power Cam
by Metolius
New!: $47.95 (as of 01/03/2013 13:07 PST) - $62.50 (as of 01/03/2013 13:07 PST)
Active Protection
The all-around workhorse of the Metolius line, Power Cams are at home on any type of rock, from the big walls of Squamish granite to the desert towers of Utah Sandstone, from mountainous Rockies limestone to super-hard Gunks quartzite. They're also perfect whether you're free or aid climbing, high in the mountains or at a roadside crag. CNC machined for much greater precision than stamped or extruded cams. Made from 7075 T-6 aluminum (sizes 1-6) or 6061 T-6 aluminum (sizes 7-8). SIZE 00 (gray): dimensions 0.34 - 0.47", Strength - 5kN, Weight - 1.6 oz; SIZE 0 (purple): 0.39 - 0.59", 5kN, 1.7 oz; SIZE 1 (blue): 0.49 / 0.71", 8 kN, weight 1.9 oz; SIZE 2 (yellow): 0.62 / 0.89", 10 kN, 2.3 oz; SIZE 3 (orange): 0.74 / 1.04", 10 kN, 2.4 oz; SIZE 4 (red): 0.93 / 1.32", 10 kN, 2.7 oz; SIZE 5 (black): 1.09 - 1.56", 10kN, 3.0 oz; SIZE 6 (green): 1.28 - 1.89", 10kN, 3.5 oz.; SIZE 7 (light blue):1.57 - 2.26", 10kN, 4.5 oz.; SIZE 8 (light purple): 1.91 - 2.81", 10kN, 5.3 oz.
- Rank: #67251 in Sports & Outdoors
- Brand: Metolius
- Direct Axle Technology makes Ultralight Power Cams the lightest 4-cam units available. DAT allows for more placement options in shallow, narrow or bottoming placements
- DAT makes tricky placements easier due to better cam lobe visibility, especially in the small sizes
- Ranger Finder (on #2 - #8) tells you at a glance if you've chosen the right size cam for the placement. Optimized cam angle for more outward force
- Wider cam faces for more grip. U-shaped body for greater durability & unparalleled control during placement and retraction
- Color-coded sewn slings and tubing. 13 mm (0.51") Monster Sling webbing (36% Dyneema/64% nylon). CE/UIAA certified
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