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SIZE .4

Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cams

$59.95 - $119.95

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Item # 718303

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Black Diamond Camalot™ C4 cams utilize a double-axle design to retract the cam lobes, giving them a larger expansion range than traditional single-axle cams.

Large expansion ranges create generous overlaps between sizes, allowing you to carry fewer pieces and still cover your bases
C-loop continuous cable stem is strong and durable; rigid stem makes for easy placement, yet remains flexible even in cold weather
Ergonomic trigger permits individual manipulation of cams and can be pulled easily with gloved hands
Wide cam lobes distribute the load on soft rock; overall width of unit is narrow for better placement in shallow cracks
Cam lobes and sewn-on nylon sling are color-coded for easy identification

Available in 10 sizes; see specifications listed below for size = range / strength / weight / color:

0.3 = 13.8 - 23.4mm / 8kN / 75g / blue
0.4 = 15.5 - 26.7mm / 10kN / 83g / gray
0.5 = 19.6 - 33.5mm / 12kN / 99g / purple
0.75 = 23.9 - 41.2mm / 14kN / 119g / green
1 = 30.2 - 52.1mm / 14kN / 136g / red
2 = 37.2 - 64.9mm / 14kN / 155g / yellow
3 = 50.7 - 87.9mm / 14kN / 201g / blue
4 = 66.0 - 114.7mm / 14kN / 289g / gray
5 = 85.4 - 148.5mm / 14 kN / 380g / purple
6 = 114.1 - 195.0mm / 14 kN / 557g / green

Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cams Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cams

4.9

(based on 34 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Rugged (15)
Lightweight (12)
Simple (4)
Durable (3)
Smooth action (3)

Cons

Heavy / bulky (3)

Best Uses

Long climbs (27)
Outdoors (21)
Trad climbing (9)
Climbing (8)
Sprint climbs (7)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (9 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid climber (30), Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

Reviewed by 34 customers

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Dec

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Simply the best cam on the market

By Doubting Thomas

from La Habra, CA

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Confidence inspiring
Great triggers
Huge Expansion Range
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor
Top rope
Trad

Comments about Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cams:

There is nothing better to ease your fears than knowing the piece below you is a well placed Camalot. The C4's new trigger design works great with gloves, has a solid smooth action and the thumb loop is very secure. The double axle design offers unrivaled weight to expansion range ratios. Nothing else inspires more confidence and when on the sharp end that is an important attribute. Sizes .5-3 are the workhorses of any modern rack. Any smaller than the .5 and I would rather use a Metolius TCU.

Oct

2008

(4 of 43 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great Cam.

By Halo on fire

from North Conway, NH

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cams:

These are great cams. However, since they are not being made in China, I will be purchasing my active protection from DMM or Wild Country for now on.

Nov

2007

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Solid and easy to place

By Alpha Geek

from Salt Lake City, UT

About Me Avid Climber, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to place
Lightweight
Rugged
Solid
Wide range

Cons

Best Uses

Outdoor
Trad Climbing

Comments about Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cams:

The backbone of any trad rack. The dual axle not only increases the range, but makes placement feel simple. I preferred other cams until BD updated the C4 with a thumb loop. Now I've got the .4 to 4 and take them on a route before anything else. In smaller sizes, however, I prefer the more solid TCU.

The only con is that I've found they are sometimes harder to work free from a tricky placement than other cams I've used. I also wish they came in discounted sets, maybe .3 to .75 and 1 to 4.

Oct

2007

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Gear

By Flembowski

from West Lafayette, IN

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Highly Adjustable
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cams:

The pinnacle of active gear. They hold true under multiple falls. Highly recommended. Must have for any rack.

Oct

2007

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

BD really has the market cornered.

By Climber4life24

from West Virginia and Kentucky

About Me Avid Climber, Climbing for 4 years

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Pros

Feels solid when placed
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

5 and 6 can get tangled
Bulky

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor
Sprint Climbs

Comments about Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cams:

Bd makes a wonderful cam. The reason I marked both "lightweight" and "bulky" was because the smaller sizes (up until about number 2) are IMO pretty light. 3 and up get more bulky than anything....however ask any one of my partners which cam I reach for when I am 20 feet run out on a 5.10 crack? BD C4.

Oct

2007

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Bomber Gear

By Max L

from Ellensburg, WA

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cams:

With large triggers and a huge thumb loop, no chance of dropping these babies. The wide head and extended range of these cams make them super stable and easy to place. They are so confidence inspiring, especially when you're getting pumped 20 feet above one.

Oct

2007

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

0.74 to 4.0 work very well

By Camalots are great

from San Diego, CA

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Pros

Cons

None

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cams:

I have at least 2 of each of the 0.75 to 4.0 camalots. I have no problems with them. I always feel secure when using them. On the smaller ranges I use TCUs, which I like as much as the larger Camalots.

Oct

2007

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome

By truello

from Pittsburgh, PA

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Pros

Breathable
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cams:

These are the most popular cams on the market for a reason. Not only are they proven, but they also give you that confidence when you are high above your last piece.

Sep

2007

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Beautiful Cams

By hikerclimberbiker

from Grand Junction, CO

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Solid reliable

Cons

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor

Comments about Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cams:

With engineering like this, rock protection is becomes only a matter of finding good placements.

Sep

2007

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Rack choice

By KB_mountaineer

from Pullman, WA and Reading, VT

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Long Climbs
Outdoor
Trad Climbing

Comments about Black Diamond Camalot C4 Cams:

In doing research for piecing my rack together. I have found that Black Diamond cams are the way to go. Black diamonds have a good range, easy to squeeze, and are durable. Other cames such as friends are good too, Omegas are good to have 1, [...], Metolious....., Black diamonds are just a great asset to the rack.

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