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Metolius Master Cams
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Metolius Master Cams

Item # 767290

$59.95

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Whether climbing aid or free, you're sure to find the placement you need with the new Metolius Master Cams.

  • Single-stem design allows cams to fit into tight spots; flexible cable reduces walking and enables placement in horizontal cracks
  • Long body provides excellent reach when top-stepping in aiders and stretching for hard-to-reach placements
  • Narrow head enables secure placements in pin scars and small, uneven cracks
  • Ergonomic thumb piece creates excellent control while placing and removing cams
  • Range Finder markings eliminate guess work: Green Zone for go, Yellow Zone for caution and Red Zone for stop!
  • Lightweight Dyneema nylon slings are color-coded for quick, easy identification
  • Hand-built and tested by Metolius in Bend, Oregon

Made in 8 sizes; see specifications listed below for size = range / strength / weight.

  • Size 00 Gray = 8.5 - 12mm / 5 kN / 62g
  • Size 0 Purple = 10 - 15mm / 5 kN / 65g
  • Size 1 Blue = 12.5 - 18mm / 8 kN / 68g
  • Size 2 Yellow = 15.5 - 22.5mm / 10 kN / 70g
  • Size 3 Orange = 18.5 - 26.5mm / 10 kN / 82g
  • Size 4 Red = 23.5 - 33.5mm / 10 kN / 90g
  • Size 5 Black = 28 - 39.5mm / 10 kN / 99g
  • Size 6 Green = 32.5 - 48mm / 10 kN / 110g

Made in USA.

Item 767290

Metolius Master Cams Specs

Specification

Description

Weight62 - 110 grams
Expansion range8.5 - 48 millimeters
Strength5 - 10 kilonewtons

Metolius Master Cams Customer Reviews

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Metolius Master Cams
 
4.6

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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      Best Uses

      • Long climbs (5)
      • Outdoors (4)
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      Reviewed by 7 customers

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      Jul

      19

      2008

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Pretty good, but...

      By Portlandclmbr

      from Portland, OR

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Flexible stem
      • Metolius quality
      • Nice action

      Cons

      • Potential faulty trigger
      • Range finder useless

      Best Uses

      • Aid
      • Long Climbs
      • Outdoor

      Comments about Metolius Master Cams:

      Very nice cam with usual bomber Metolius quality. Sizes consistent with other Metolius cams, so that's a plus if you're used to their other gear. Flexible stem is handy.

      My gripes are that one of mine became a fixed piece when a trigger wire (made of kevlar) became detached, and that the range finder can trick you into setting them a bit too tight (note that the green range exists all the way to when the cam lobes are completely bottomed out) if you're new to trad climbing. Other, more experienced types will probably be comfortable placing them without paying attention to the "range finder".

      That said, they're a nice piece, and after reporting my loss to Metolius due to the trigger failure I had a new one sent to me right away, as there was an initial batch that was faulty. Since that incident, I've had no problem with them and I rely on them regularly.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      2

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      excellent cam

      By tsuyoshi

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Avid Climber

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Bomber
      • Confidence inspiring
      • Takes a beating

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Long Climbs
        • Outdoor

        Comments about Metolius Master Cams:

        the first master cam i bought was the #2 since the #2 tcu was a favorite part of my alpine rack. i was hoping the small amount of extra weight would be made up for with the stability of a 4 lobed cam.

        when i first got the cam home and compared it to my other cams i was a little scared because of the narrow cam lobes.

        the first time i placed the piece i was excited with how solid it felt. but the small lobes still freaked me out a bit. anyway, to make a long story short, i've taken a few falls on mastercams and i love them. they are lightweight, study and hold falls well.

        i'd recommend these for free climbing over a tcu. yes, the tcu a bit lighter, but i thing the benefits far outweigh the small weight increase.

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        8

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        awesome

        By Phill T

        from Colorado

        About Me Avid Climber

        Site Member

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          Cons

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              Comments about Metolius Master Cams:

              Direct comparison to aliens without the bad reputation. I have 0-4 and use them all the time. 4 is about the same size as a .75 c4 but a bit narrower in the head. Couldnt be happier with these cams!

              • Gift:
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              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              30

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              A great cam for most things

              By Sven Golly

              from California, obviously

              Site Member

              Comments about Metolius Master Cams:

              For straight-on splitters these are excellent. The yellow is my go-to cam for tight fingers. They are especially good in sandstone and Josh manzonite. However, they don't fare so well in your typical polished Yosemite pin scars. A TCU still can't be beat.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              May

              18

              2008

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              The best cam metolius has made yet!

              By jeremyb

              from So Cal

              About Me Avid Climber

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Flexible
              • Simple

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Long Climbs
                • Trad

                Comments about Metolius Master Cams:

                I love these cams! I bought one a few weeks ago and have thrown down for three more since. I haven't tried any bigger than size 6 (and don't know if they've came out yet) but the ones I have used are great. Just a hair wider than the TCUs, and the single stem allows for more durablity than the power cams.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                Sep

                11

                2009

                 
                4.0

                Nice

                By ACJ

                from Asheville, NC

                About Me Avid Climber

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Rugged

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Long Climbs
                  • Outdoor

                  Comments about Metolius Master Cams:

                  Nice cams. I still prefer the powercams though because of their ability to place in narrow unique spots. I also wish the stem and trigger was longer on these. They are a bit harder to clean than the Black Diamond C4's with longer stems.

                  They do however place extremely well and are bomber when placed correctly.

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                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Sep

                  6

                  2008

                   
                  5.0

                  Own or Be Owned

                  By Alleyehave

                  from San Diego, CA

                  About Me Avid Climber

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Reliable
                  • Rugged
                  • Solid

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Long Climbs
                    • Outdoor

                    Comments about Metolius Master Cams:

                    Metolius does it again. I'm personally a bigger fan of single stems so when these came out I was stoked. Nothing feels better than a bomber placement with one of these, even a 0. My only nominal gripe would be the price in comparison to other Metolius SLCDs. However; you cannot put a price on bomber gear that could save your butt, so they still get a 5 in my book.

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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