BD Cams - Single stem vs. U-Loop

[b-rock]

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.

[fleblebleb]

Email BD and ask.

[b-rock]

Spring 1994.

[Peter_Puget]

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

[rr666]

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.

[erik]

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.

 

 

[Montana_Climber]

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.

[Montana_Climber]

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....