Bought this cam because it was cheap, I didnt totally trust it as it was so cheap but I still used it. A few days a go I took a massive fall (Factor 1, head just brushed the ground), this cam was the only piece of protection used and it held! It's now my favorite cam, I feel like framing it! Despite such a huge fall, the cam still functions correctly despite being loaded over an edge.

I bought the full set of 8 (5 robots and 3 micros). These things are ridiculously close to the metolious 4 camming units. Although they don't have the most flexible stems out there, I find that they do they job very well. The way the slings are set up, you can kind of "adjust" them to achieve a longer length. Don't be fooled by the price, these cams are quality.

Customer Service

Quick delivery

These things are bomber! I was very skeptical about howthey would hold, due to the extremely low price that I bought them at. They are a lot like the Metolius and Trango cams. The only thing that I dont like is that the sewn runner in each of the cams is a different color rather than the actual aluminum like in the Black Diamond or Trango style cams. However they have saved my skin in many dicey situations!

Bought five Rock Empires to double up on sizes of Wired Bliss cams. Did a lot of research on Rock Empire, due to their low price. The only thing low about these cams is the price, because these are bomber. I have some Metolius cams, which are basically identical to the Robots. The Metolius seem heavier and a little more rugged, but perform exactly the same. The largest size does walk a little and I don't use it before a crux, but for the price they rock.

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Camalots, Wired Bliss, Metolius, Aliens, and Clog cams.

These cams are changing the way we all think of cam buying. Where else can you get a great cam for 30 bucks? I''ve placed the micros and I love them. They''re every bit as good as metolious, and the new cam stops put them on a level with much more expensive cams. It will be good to see what our overpriced American counterparts think of cheap cams becoming available for us US climbers

Similar Products Used:

Metolious, Camalots, Trango Flex (Also a Hudy product)

Very well made and designed. These are excellent Cams at an amazing price. Buy some now at www.rockempire.com. I bought my set of cams about six months ago and I couldn''t be happier with them. These cams are perfect. At the same time I also bought some acme single shaft cams. i am not as happy with these. They aren''t made nearly as well as the rock empire cams. Bottom line... the best existing deal on cams is at rockempire.com

Customer Service

Buy from www.rockempire.com they will provide excellent service for you and will even work with you on special deals for combinations

Similar Products Used:

friends, camalots, acme cams, and small metolius cams

I bought the #5 in the fall and have had no trouble with it so far. It places very easily and holds solid. The cam stops aren''t machined into the cams, so you can''t use it passively, but thats what they make stoppers for anyway. The trigger pulls really smooth and retracts evenly every time. The double stem design is similar to the metolius cams. Bottom line is for the low price of $26 (I think they are up to $29 now), they are the best cam for your money out there if your on a budget like many of us are

Customer Service

very nice people to deal with, and i highly recomend them

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CCH aliens

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Excelent gear at a great price. I kept going back to the store to look at these cams again and again, certain that I would find a flaw in them, but there was none to be found. Same basic design as the Metolius 4-cams but with a little less coverage. However, the workmanship is top-notch, the action is smooth as silk and they are CE and UIAA certified. 4 star quality rating uses Camalots as the 5 star standard. These pieces are comparable in quality to Metolius, DMM or any of the other top names, and no one can touch the price!

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Camalot, Friends, Metolius 4cu and 3cu, Clog Cams, Kong Flex (reviewed)

Best Deal out there. For $150 US I got 8 cams but I think it is 160 now. I was a little nervous at first since they were so inexpensive but once I got them I was fairly impressed. Sure they do not have a shiny finish and they are a bit rough around the edges but they are built well and most cams look like shi# after a few climbs anyway so who cares. One thing to watch out for are that the cam stops are not machined into the cam so they can not be used as passive pro.

My friend took a 10' leader fall on a #5 cam placed in an underhanging, flared flake and it held fine, and look none the worse for wear.

Also at this price you are not as stressed about loosing one or having to back down off of a climb and leave it. You can get 8 cams for what you would normally spend on 3 or 4.

I would give it a 10 on value if I could because no other cams come close in price.

Customer Service

Great Service, They sent them out right away and even let me pay after I received them. Very friendly people.

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Black Diamond and Wild country.

Rock Empire is the Canadian distributor of Czech made Hudy cams. www.hudy.cz select to view in English.

Robot cams are a double stem design like Metolius. They are well made, very cheap to buy and CE Certified. There are only 5 cams in the range 20mm - 91mm where Metolius have 7 cams to cover 19mm – 84mm which translates to very little overlap between sizes, or if you are cautious and do not fully extend (dangerous without machined cam stops) there are gaps between the sizes.

An excellent choice for the starter rack is the Rock Empire set of 8 (5 Robot Cams and 3 Micro-Flex Cams) for $160. Then buy Cams from a different manufacturer to provide overlap in the range between the Hudy Cams 1,2. & 3.
4 Star overall rating applies to Robot Cams only using BD as the 5 star standard.

The 3 Micro-flex cams have brass lobes, which are a little softer and may provide better holding for the smaller surface area at some loss of durability. These are a single stem design and not finished as well as the Robot Cams. They would be on par with Kong Flex fit. The larger 2 are in the same size range as Metolius 1 and 2.
Micro Flex would only get a 3 star overall rating due to finish.

Customer Service

Rock Empire were courteous and prompt. I will almost certainly buy from them again.

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WC Tech Friends
Clog (reviewed)
Metolius 4CU
Kong Slit Fit (reviewed)
DMM 3CU