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Comparing Climbing Cams

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Price $79.95 at REI
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Pros Durable, Ergonomic thumb loop, lighter than C4s
Cons Not as many sizes available as BD, Sling loses 2KN of strength when extended
Bottom Line The Friends are a good alternative to BD camalots, with fatter lobes and a slightly different range
Rating Categories Wild Country Friend
Free Climbing (20%)
8.0
Weight (15%)
7.0
Range (15%)
8.0
Horizontal Cracks (15%)
6.0
Tight Placements (15%)
6.0
Durability (10%)
8.0
Walking (5%)
9.0
Aid Climbing (5%)
6.0
Specs Wild Country Friend
Weight (1 inch size piece) 3.1 oz
Range (inches) .81-4.41"
Sling Length (inches) 4-7"
Stem width above trigger
Single or Double Axle? Double
Extendable Sling? Yes
Sling material Dyneema
High Clip in for Aid? Yes
Cam Stops? Yes