Sloth_Man Posted February 10, 2003 Posted February 10, 2003 Anybody use the Trango Flex Cams? I'm thinking of getting a set. Quote
COL._Von_Spanker Posted February 10, 2003 Posted February 10, 2003 I have one and I don't like it all that much. I can't really put my finger on why, though I have one of nearly every brand in my rack and it's definately my least favorite. It just seems like it doesn't place well, or maybe its just user error, but when I use camalots it's dreamy compared to the flexcams. I'm not hardcore. Quote
North_by_Northwest Posted February 10, 2003 Posted February 10, 2003 Flex Cams suck, don't buy them. I bought two in the smallest sizes and I hate them so much I'd rather place nuts instead. They sound like a good idea when you read about them, but the flexible stem gets bent real easily and then they don't retract. I also feel like they don't have much range. The smaller of the two got jammed into the traverse on Princeley Ambitions and it was a bitch to get out, even on rappel. That was the only time it ever held any weight, now it's pretty much useless. Larger sizes may work out better than what I have, but I'd gladly trade my two flexcams for one alien (about an equal price tradeoff). Come to think of it, you don't have an alien or a camalot to trade do you? 2 for 1 is a great deal... Quote
chalkball Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 I think that the mid-range works pretty well - I *dont* like the smaller sizes and the bigger sizes feel a bit narrow for good stability, but the yellow size works really well. I have the yellow, blue and red - I can't remember off hand which is the largest but I would recommend the smaller 2 of those 3. And of *course* they don't compare to Camalots, and the price definitely reflects it. Good to double up your rack. Quote
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