TRANGO NEW FLEX CAMS
FLEX CAMS have been completely redesigned - with the smallest 5 sizes utilizing the new patented Direct Offset Cam which has several significant advantages. First you will notice that FLEXCAMS have the narrowest head of any SLCD (.21" narrower than a .33 ALIEN)! This allows NEW FLEX CAMS to fit in pockets and pin scars where other micro cams simply can't. Second, unlike all other micro cams, each pair of cam lobes rotate in the same plane. This focuses the force of each cam in direct opposition to one another for stronger placements in small cracks. In desperate shallow placements where only two cams are able to make contact (listen up aid climbers) only 1/2'" of crack depth is needed to conceal one pair of cams... Of course optimum placement strength is achieved when a SLCD is placed at it's mid-range, in a pocket, with all cams fully contacting the rock. Lastly, all sizes, including the smallest .5 have full strength cam stops!
As the NEW FLEX CAM sizes increase (#5 and above), so does the length of the axle and width of the head - for better stability and greater resistance to walking. You will appreciate the longer stems that allow deeper, more secure placement. Count on Trango's great ergonomics (direct clip loop, molded thumb bridge), free floating trigger (control cam-pairs independently or together) and a doubled up 12 mm Spectra-Nylon sling - which can be racked short (3") or extended (6") to save a quick draw. Stem is medium flexible and overall length is 6 1/2" for #0.5-4 and 7 1/2 - 8 1/2" for #5-9. Order up a set and save... plus special pricing on Trango biners to go with your new cams!