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Metolius Master Cam

Item #MET0307 | 17 in Stock

How do these compare to the TCU?

By Ranked #203 - Big Wall Climbing January 27, 2012

How do these compare to the TCU?

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Ranked #82 - Big Wall Climbing January 27, 2012

These have four lobes and a flexible stem while the TCU has three lobes and a u-shaped stem. They're both great units. I find I place more of the master cams than the TCUs, but for placements in smaller cracks (length, not width) I prefer the TCUs.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

Tech Specs:

Range:
see sizing chart 
Strength:
see sizing chart 
Stem:
single 
Axles:
single 
Cam Lobes:
4 
Cam Stops:
yes 
Cams Included:
1 
Weight:
see sizing chart 
Recommended Use:
trad climbing, aid climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

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