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Do people use the new .125 and .25 for aid? Because the strength...
By Alex King
Ranked #56 - Big Wall Climbing
May 5, 2010
Do people use the new .125 and .25 for aid? Because the strength rating on those is astonishingly low. I was intrigued at the thought of having sizes less than pink for trad climbing, but it sounds like they might not really be up to the challenge. Has anybody actually taken a whipper and had one of these hold? Any epics about a failure?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Edward Stoklannd
Ranked #94 - Big Wall Climbing
January 17, 2011
In my opinion they are stronger than any straight-laced design, they use the strength and stability of the triangle to keep you safe on your climb. My first trad fall was on a .25 tri-cam in a dubious placement. Mostly I use the .50 but this time I was testing out something smaller and as fate would have it that’s when I had my first big slip. All I can say is surprisingly solid protection. I am still not sure if I will climb anything over 100 ft without my pink, red and blue ones, especially since the pink ones fit everywhere I need them to.. but they are definitely worth a try… I’m still here.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By TheCrux
Ranked #155 - Big Wall Climbing
August 22, 2010
I took a 20' fall on a Black Tricam (.25) on Dark Shadows in Red Rock. I didn't have alot of faith in the placement but it was all I could get. This thought was in my mind during the fall....but it held solid! Pulled my belayer up about 8' and left us looking eye to eye on the wall! I'm a fan of the tricam.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [sling] nylon; [head] aluminum
- Strength:
- (cam/active) [0.125 ] 3 kN; [0.25 ] 5 kN; [0.5 ] 9 kN; [1 ] 9 kN; [1.5 ] 14 kN; [2 ] 14 kN; [2.5 ] 17 kN; [3 ] 17 kN; [3.5 ] 17 kN; [4 ] 17 kN; [5 ] 22 kN; [6 ] 18 kN; [7 ] 16 kN, (chock/passive) [0.125 ] 2 kN; [0.25 ] 3; [0.5 ] 6; [1 ] 8 kN; [1.5 ] 12; [2 ] 12 kN; [2.5 ] 14 kN; [3 ] 14 kN; [3.5 ] 16 kN; [4 ] 16 kN; [5 ] 22 kN; [6 ] 18 kN; [7 ] 16 kN
- Weight:
- (.125) 9 g, (7) 264 g
- Recommended Use:
- trad climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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