b-rock Posted February 14, 2003 Posted February 14, 2003 Does anyone know when (how many years ago) BD switched designs on their cams from the u-loop type cable to a single stem? I have some of the old style bought used, trying to figure out how old they are. Thx. Quote
Peter_Puget Posted April 11, 2003 Posted April 11, 2003 I read that the double axle patent expire in 2004. Does that mean there will be lots of choices in producers and prices coming in less than a year - if you like the double axle design. PP Quote
rr666 Posted April 11, 2003 Posted April 11, 2003 Peter_Puget said: I read that the double axle patent expire in 2004. Does that mean there will be lots of choices in producers and prices coming in less than a year - if you like the double axle design. PP So it looks like we may be able to buy some cheaper BD cams soon. I wonder who will jump on this first. If I made cams I would be ready to ship some camalot look alikes on the first day the patent expires. I doubt it would be too hard to beat the $60-$112 for a camalot (shit, who can afford those #5s anyway), and still have comparable quality. Quote
erik Posted April 11, 2003 Posted April 11, 2003 THE DAY KONG/PETZL PATENT EXPIRED ON THE KEYLOCK. BDS POSITRON BINER WAS OUT... I BET WILD COUNTRY HAS THE 1ST OF THE 2ND GENERTION DOUBLE AXE CAMS. Quote
Montana_Climber Posted April 12, 2003 Posted April 12, 2003 I actually like those old BD double axle cams. I think they are easier for cleaning. If you take a piece of 1-1.5 mm accessory cord and run it through the finger pull to the cross piece at the end of the double axles (opposite the cams), you have a few extra inches to work with in the crack. Also, you only have one piece to pull with a cleaning tool as opposed to one on each side with a single axle design. Quote
Montana_Climber Posted April 12, 2003 Posted April 12, 2003 I doubt it would be too hard to beat the $60-$112 for a camalot (shit, who can afford those #5s anyway), and still have comparable quality. That's what pro-deals and good friends are for.... Quote
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