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Black Diamond
Camalot Z4 Offset

4.72 out of 5 stars
25 Reviews
$94.95
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Camalot Z4 Offset

Black Diamond continues to lead the charge on innovating camming devices. First there was the original Camalot, which still continues to be regarded as the gold standard of camming devices everywhere, and then the C3, X4, and current Ultralight models lightened up trad racks over the past few seasons. Now, the Camalot Z4 replaces the X4 as Black Diamond's most technically advanced camming device specialized for smaller cracks like the splitters in Indian Creek, or even if you're going light and fast in the Bugaboos. This Offset model fits in irregular cracks, flares, and pin scars. Black Diamond designed the Z4 range of Camalots with BD's top trad athletes to ensure everything any climber could ever want in a cam. Finally, climbers can now squeeze a single-stemmed camming device without the stem bending over, and not just that, every different size has the same flex for a consistent performance. The heads are narrower than previous Camalots as well, and they're easier to place and clean in tighter constrictions. Black Diamond sandblasted the lobes for better holding power, and added a new Dynex sling with a unique colorway that's easier to pick out in a rack full of older Camalots.

Details

  • Another innovation to Black Diamond's best-selling Camalots
  • RigidFlex stem doesn't bend under tension while being retracted
  • OmniFlex construction ensures uniform flexes across all sizes
  • Offset shapes fit in flars, scars, and irregular cracks
  • Narrower heads allow for tighter constrictions in smaller placements
  • Sandblasted lobes increase holding power
  • Dynex sling is slim, durable, and comes in unique colorways
  • Item #BLDZ97N
Material
[sling] Dynex
Placement Range
[.1 - .2] 10.4 - 16.3mm [.2 - .3] 12.5 - 19.6mm [.3 - .4] 15.2 - 26.9mm [.4 - .5] 18.8 - 33.3mm [.5 - .75] 23.3 - 40.8mm
Strength
[.1 - .2] 5kN [.2 - .3] 6kN [.3 - .4] 8kN [.4 - .5] 9kN [.5 - .75] 10kN
Cam Lobes
4
Axle
double
Stem
single
Claimed Weight
[.1 - .2] 1.6oz [.2 - .3] 1.7oz [.3 - .4] 2oz [.4 - .5] 2.3oz [.5 - .75] 2.8oz
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 25 ratings

Review Summary

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5 Stars - 21 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

October 27, 2023

Great Cams

Love the size and versatility of the Z4’s. Easy to place and fit into all types of small cracks.

Anthony R.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 5, 2023

Fits perfectly into small cracks

Fits perfectly into small cracks that don’t allow for nuts.

Steve M.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 22, 2023

Ideal!

Does exactly what it needs to in flared cracks and flakes.

Steel W.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 15, 2023

Amazing desing

I had the X4 cams and compared to them, these work way better when re-locating them in the crag!

Juan J.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

August 9, 2023

Amazing new piece

Never really used offset cams but not that I have I’m hooked, especially for small cracks. Flares are more secure to protect and I’m amazed at how often I see perfect placements now. Great addition to the rack.

Andrew S.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 26, 2023

Parallel Universe

There has never been a parallel universe that has been found, and if you climb enough, you’ll find that alot of cracks are not perfectly parallel. Critical pieces when cracks get crazy. Get some!

ROB G.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 12, 2023

Excellent cams

Z4s and Z4 offsets are my favorite cams I've used so far, smooth trigger pull, flexible once placed, and not bulky on the rack, I only wish BD had striped carabiners to match the offset colors to make them easier to find quickly on the harness

Jeff R.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

June 4, 2023

Z4: The Best got Better

Narrower heads than the C4 enable more/deeper placements. Stem stays rigid when placing, and then appropriately flexes. The offsets were exactly what I was looking for to protect pin scars and flares. Amazing how much better the cams engage when compared to a comparable C4. The confidence I'm looking for on hard trad projects!

Datus T.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

5 out of 5 stars

April 12, 2023

Great cam

These cam are just great! A go to where ever you climb. I use em all the time!

Alexis T.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com

2 out of 5 stars

March 21, 2023

Broken Trigger Wires

When I first purchased my Z4 set 2 years ago I loved them. They slot in everything and are solid. Since then I've had to replace FIVE trigger wires & my confidence in BD's build quality has dropped. I've never had to replace a trigger wire on my metolious cams, or my older style BD's (though my #3 is ready for one). I will no longer be buying BD products, they've gone downhill!

Corey B.
blackdiamondequipment.com

Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com