Re-slinging Cams

[Zenolith]

I have some old WC rigid stem Friends and a 0-Metolius that need new slings. I've never done this b4. What do you all recomend? These things are old and severely beaten but I still use them. Is there any guideline for retiring a cam when it is old but not damaged?

[AJ]

I bought some DMM cams last year (by the way, they work great). The instructions that came packaged with them had some new CE warnings, etc. Anyway, from what I recall they recommended a useful life of 10 years maximum (depending on wear). It is probably a swag, but they seemed to be concerned that some damage will accumulate with use and you should eventually retire them. So, if your cams are old and you have "any" doubts - retire them.

If your cams are in good shape, you feel comfortable climbing on them and you just want them re-slung I hear that OnSight in Squamish, BC does good work and pretty inexpensive. I recall a past partner getting them to do some custom work on the slings for a pretty reasonable cost.

[Guest]

Metolius will repair your cams the next time you're at Smith. Even WC ones. I think BD does too, check w/them.

There may be some info here: http://www.fishproducts.com/tech/techweenie.html , look for "reslinging cams".

 

[erik]

trango also reslings cams for a reasonable price.

[sLy]

I just had my WC rigid Friends re-slung at Onsight Equipment (Squamish), and they did a really good job. They charge $5 Cdn a Friend, and the turn-around is really quick. I just had to include a cheque for the work and the return postage. Call Peder Ourom or Kris Wild at (250) 898-3332 for the details. Onsight's mailing address is PO Box 1379, Garibaldi Highlands, V0N 1T0.

Lyle

[TimL]

Metolius and BD will re-sling and re-wire your cams for $8.00 per cam including shipping back to you. All you have to do is call the company and get a RA # and send it to them. I sent 2 cams to Metolius and received them back in about a month and they were just about brand new. Good luck!