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Just when you thought cams couldn't get better, Black Diamond brings out the C4 Camalots.

The Black Diamond Camalot has been the go-to camming device for more than a decade. So how do you make it better? You give it an even bigger expansion range, you make it 30% lighter than before, and you add a thumb loop to make one-handed placements seriously easy. The new design is so good that two of the half sizes were eliminated because they're no longer needed. The Camalot C4s have won award after award and have become the standard for any serious climbers building up a rack. Whether you're freeing big walls in Yosemite or sending splitters in the Creek, this cam has everything you need.

  • Camalot is 30% lighter than the previous model
  • Double-stem design allows full strength when placed passively
  • Wide expansion range means you need to carry less pieces to cover the ranges
  • Thumb loop makes placement easier and provides an additional clip-in for aiding
  • Color-coded for quick identification
  • Click sizing chart link for range, strength, and weight info
  • Best in Gear award from Rock and Ice

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5 5

Joshua

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If you want to climb trad and are looking for the best cams possible then definitely get these. The 0.5-3 set is a great place to start.

5 5

ED

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What is there to say? Great range, durable, smooth, light weight. These are the industry standard.

5 5

Vince R.

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These cams are basically perfect. The only other cams I have to compare these to in the mid to large size range are the helium friends and I have to say that I like these better. I find that the C4s are easier to place because they are just a little less flimsy than the helium friends.

5 5

Arthur Debowski

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  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I have been slinging gear for nearly 15 years and have tried cams from many a company and I always come back to the Camalots. When the C4s came out I replaced all of my previous generation pieces. For my purposes I use the C4 from .4-6 and use the C3s for the smaller sizes. They have very smooth action and they are really easy to place when you use the thumb loop. The colors are also seared in my brain with respect to specific routes and sizes of cracks all of the country. If I could change anything I would maybe make them a bit lighter but I am not sure how that is accomplished without sacrificing some durability, which I can only speak highly of, year after year.

Years of perfect service
5 5

paup427374

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C4s are amazing-the .3 (one I purchased) is very similar in size to C3 #2.

5 5

Johan

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There is not much to say. I just got back from 7 days of straight climbing at Indian Creek and I can safely say that the black diamond c4's are amazing. Not only are they light, but the double axle design gives them an impressive expansion range which REALLY makes a difference when you are pulling a crux move and need to plug and chug without fumbling around trying to find the perfect size. I took multiple lead falls on my lucky c4 #2, and it did not budge an inch. Among the group of 4 rock climbers that I climb with we have close to 80 years of climbing experience, and we all agree that c4's are completely dependable and durable.

5 5

Reuben Cousin

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These cams are solid, smooth, and the color skew makes it easy to use. I just love using these and they feel better to place than any other cams I've used. I've used these in Indian Creek, Moab, City of Rocks, and even on those thousand foot plus granite towers in the Wind Rivers and at every spot I've felt completely confident and relaxed when placing these cams. They are totally worth it!

5 5

Adam D

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A great little cam. simple to use.

If I can only buy ONE Camalot to start out...

lawrence100097010

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If I can only buy ONE Camalot to start out with (since I'm just beginning my rack), which size gets used most often and would do me the most good until I can afford others? I'm a beginning climber . Thanks!

knanier

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Thats a pretty impossible question to answer. Really depends on where you're climbing and the size of the cracks you're climbing. Personally, I'd go with a #1 or #2...seem to always find a spot for both of those regardless of where I'm climbing.

Will

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It depends where you climb. i climb in the Linville Gorge in NC and find myself using the .75 the most.

Joshua

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That is a hard question and would save up for the 0.5-3 set.

5 5

Brandon Kennedy

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Having worked at Black Diamond and used their products for many years, I can fully recommend them to anyone. I've seen them being made, go through QA, and have used them in my personal climbing adventures. They are light, durable, incredibly strong and the design behind them is second to none. The engineering behind them is incredible and you can tell they've done their research and testing.

5 5

Joshua Bruch

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  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

The Black Diamond camalots are awesome! They are tried and true. They have so much range, which means that on size will fit into a variety of cracks. This is due to the double axle design, which is a very smart idea! If you only have enough money to get three of these, buy the yellow #2, the red #1, and the green .75. The blue #3 and gray #4 are very useful too. If you have enough money, buy a set. The only complaint that I have about these cams is that their stems aren't very flexible for horizontal cracks. But these are still amazing cams and I highly recommend them over any other cam if you're starting to build your own trad rack.

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5 5

chr4531104

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I have a rack I bought off a friend that is Tranago Flex cams. I've started to "double up" the rack in the common Sierra sizes but decided to try Camalots after reading the reviews. What a good idea. The range of these is a lot better than the other cams, plus the trigger is a lot smoother. I'll be getting more down to maybe .75 and then go to Metolious Master Cams for the smaller stuff.

So I'm a sport climber, and was wondering...

Max H. Janszen

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So I'm a sport climber, and was wondering what would be a good first 1 or few cams to use for those run-out segments of a route?

-EDIT: I'm normally climbing around the Kern Canyon Area, so i guess an entire set would be the best idea, just to be ready for all those situations where you might have some run-put parts :)

Arthur Debowski

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It depends on where you climb and what you are comfortable climbing. I'd say if you got a single set from .5 (purple) through 3 (blue) that would cover you pretty well to start. That covers finger cracks through fists.

Joshua Bruch

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Another thing, If you want to start trad climbing, buy a set of nuts (these are good: http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/climb/protection/stopper-set-no-4-13) get really good with them, and then get the #1 and #2 cams.

4 5

pell

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C4s are building your rack essentials.

A little bit on a heavy side compared with DMM Dragons and much heavier then Metolius Ultralight Power Cams. And more versatile. It's a trade off - weight or versatility. When building my rack I choose versatility first. Special features (like Dragon's extendable sling or Power Cam's weight saving) are to be considered when extending existing rack.

For sizes smaller then #.75 green I would choose Metolius Master Cams up to #3 orange. For #.75 and bigger sizes you can't go wrong with C4s. Consider DMM Dragon Cams as an option.

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