Black Diamond Camalot C3 Cam
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The new Black Diamond® Camalot™ C3 cam features an interlocking cam design for greater placement versatility and reliability.
Shop newer version- Explore a new world of placement possibilities with the revolutionary, patent-pending interlocking cam design, even fitting tight pin scars with ease
- Uses up to 30% less head width than other three-cam units, fitting in a far greater number of places more securely
- Independently driven by patent-pending compression drive springs for increased holding force in tough placements
- Huge cam stops prevent over-rotation and offer ample passive umbrella strength like the double-axle models
- Easy-to-place ribbed trigger and thumb rest improve handling when arms are pumped
- C3 cam's stem design is ID-colored and offers superb flexibility and strength--laterally stiff for tight placements and soft over edges
- Stainless-steel cables are flexible to disperse loads more evenly, minimizing deformation and making cam units inherently stronger
- Color-coded nylon slings coincide with stem for easy identification
- Size 000 = 7.8 - 12.9mm / 4kN / 55g / gray
- Size 00 = 9.0 - 13.7mm / 6kN / 57g / purple
- Size 0 = 10.7 - 15.8mm / 7kN / 59g / green
- Size 1 = 12.0 - 18.8mm / 10kN / 62g / red
- Size 2 = 14.2 - 22.6mm / 10kN / 66g / yellow
| Best Use | Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Expansion Range | 7.8 - 22.6 millimeters |
| Strength | 4 - 10 kilonewtons |
| Weight | 55 - 66 grams |
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C3 cams
The C3 cams are great. They're easy to place and have a strong camming action. The only reason I would not give them 5 stars is they are prone to getting wedged in deep placements. The tapered stem can make it difficult to remove. That being said, I would trust falling on them more than any other small cam.
I'm a believer
As many people are I'm a little nervous falling on small gear. A few weeks ago I took a 20' ride on a 000 C3 on a R rated climb. The 000 is only rated at 4kn and the margin for error is minuscule but I managed not to blow or break the cam. After that I trust these tiny cams whole heartedly.
Super narrow head
When it comes to small cams, I really prefer my C3's. Yes the aliens have a little smoother action and a little more bite, but their head is MUCH wider and that soft metal wears away much quicker (and I just don't trust them anymore). The master cams are solid and very comparable, but I much prefer the built-in trigger wires of the C3s to those Kevlar trigger cords the master cams uses. Downside: they're expensive
You can't live without a C3
This is my favorite piece of pro to place. I love how you can place it in a horizontal crack. I just wish that they didn't cost so much so i could aford the entire set, but they are worth every penny and worth saving for.