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I got the whole set of 3''s and 4''s at 20% off, replacing my oldies. I''m using them for a year now and they are like my father''s Volvo when I was a little kid; Reliable and durable, safety first. Straight forward, build to last. I''m getting sick of the reviews pointing out better to take the camalots. I guess everyone is free to have their own opinion but be sure to find the right place to ventilate it, exactly; at the BD SLCD review. Nice thing is that you can use these Diesels as passive camming devices. Saved me one time when I ran out of pro setting up the next belay. I lost some SLCD''s that were stuck, not these guys. Don''t ask me why, it just is. the colors don''t follow the rainbow color(The black 5 is really out of sink), but that doesn''t really matter, if you rack''m up from small to large like most do it doesn''t make a difference. Pumped, stressed, you''ll find the right one in time. The weird thing I don''t understand is that they don''t match the colors of their nuts, which can be said about other brands as well.

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BD camalots, WC offset friends

Tri-cams can be better than quads, I've held a 6m fall on a micro with only two cams contacting! Wouldn't recommend it tho'...

What's with the colour coding and sizing for Metolius? I never could figure it out, it's not intuitive rainbow, it's more like darks to lights. And with 12 cams on a full set, It's so easy to get lost.

Go Aliens/Camalots/HB's for the best setup.

See my review for Metolius 4-cams for more info..

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Black diamond camalots are the best cams I have ever tried, they have smooth triger action and great range. They are a little more expinsixe but u get what u pay for.

Customer Service

Black diamond backs up there good name

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wc forged friends, metolius tcu&fcu.

I love these three cam units they have an exellent strengh to weight ratio so you can carry more with the same weight.
these are the staples of my rack

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black diamond camalots,wild country forged friends, & metolious four cams

These are by far the best cams on the market. They fit into the smallest cracks, are light weight, don't walk as much as other cams and have great holding power. These are the staple of my rack and I have also purchased their 4 cam units. You cannot go wrong with Metolius cam's, I have over 10 people who have climbed with me and liked these cams so much they went out and bought their own. They are indestructable. Their triggers are smooth and by observing the four tringer cables you can tell how far each cam is extended in hidden cracks.
These cams are like the American Express card, don't leave home without them

Customer Service

Never had to use them.

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WC Tech Friends, WC Offset friends, HB micromates, Aliens, DMM TCU's, Trango TCU's, BD Camalots

These Units are the staple of my rack. All cams are equally secure if placed properly. I find these to be inexpensive. The narrow head on these units makes them fit in more places. I prefer the double cable design over a single cable which can tend to get soft and floppy making them hard to place. I have particularly noted this on older WC friends (much better in the new design) and CCH aliens. I like the trigger bar on the metolius unit better than the ring on some other models. The design of the sling I find unimportant since I always add a longer runner to prevent cams from walking into cracks. I find that three cam units walk less than four cam units do.

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WC friends, CCH aliens, BD camalots

I love these units. They fit right into the smallest cracks better than other units i have tried. Solid and long lasting. I have taken many falls on them and they stand up to the abuse. Recommended purchase

Well made, solid camming device. Color coded for easy identification. For a lower price, Trango offers a TCU with a double loop of spectra (can eliminate the need for extra slings)

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Trango TCU, BD Camelot

I have been climbing for 7 years and been leading for the past 3 and i will swear by the 3-Cam. The 3 cam design alows them to fit into narrower areas and they hold great, I have not had one come free yet.