WC Technical Friends vs. BD Camalots

[G-spotter]

These links don't cam

[catbirdseat]

what about the Omega Link Cams?

Clearly a rhetorical question.

[selkirk]

Instead of BD vs WC, BD vs DMM. DMMs are lighter and can be clipped short.

 

DMM doesn't make larger than #4, so go with WC for #5 and #6.

 

My thoughts exactly Inexpensive, very solid (full strength to the smallest size), nice and light, can clip short (either the stem, or the extended sling which can save you a draw on occasion). #1-#4 are fantastic! I don't care too much for the sizes smaller than #1 though, the action isn't quite stiff enough for my taste.

 

All in all, DMM Shit

[Gary_Yngve]

I have DMM 1.75-4 and use Aliens and TCUs for smaller sizes. My handsize pieces are doubled up with pre-C4 Camalots (1,2,3).

[TrogdortheBurninator]

DMM Cams are good, but still not in the same league as BD IMO. I have a couple med size ones (green, blue, silver) that I use as doubles or triples in those sizes. Still, when in a tight spot I always reach for the BDs first. I used to have a tiny purple one and I wasn't as fond of it.

 

Regarding link cams, I have both and am amazed at the places they will go. The action is great on em. Only major drawbacks are weight and spring stiffness at the upper end of their useable range (I feel like they walk a little more than others when using their outer lobes. Both sets of inner lobes are much less prone to walking).

 

No cam I've used gives me the warm fuzzies like 0.5 to 3 BDs .

[Blake]

DirtyHArry:

I never use a cam that is smarter than I am.

 

Translation: I climb on only pasive pro