Metolius Master Cam Item No. 10044124
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With the most versatile offering of cams on the planet, Ultralight Power Cams, TCUs, Offsets, Fat Cams and Supercams, why would Metolius add a single-stem cam to their line? The reason is that there is an infinite number of variables in the climbing environment: hard rock, soft rock, parallel cracks, flared cracks, etc . . . Each individual cam style excels at a certain set of variables. The Fat Cam's wide lobes greatly improve protection in soft rock while the TCU's narrow head widths greatly enhance placement versatility. The biggest advantages of the single-stem unit are: they will fit into certain placements better than the U-shaped body and the flexible, single cable reduces leverage to minimize walking in certain placements. They set out to make the finest single-stem unit we possibly could and the Master Cam is the result.
DECENT FEATURES of the Metolius Master Cam
- A flexible, single stem unit with an ultra-narrow head-width
- Molded thumb piece
- 13 mm (0.51") Monster Sling webbing (36% Dyneema/64% nylon)
- Range Finder tells you at a glance if you've chosen the right size cam for the placement
- Optimized cam angle for increased holding power
- Machined cam stops
- Color-coded sewn slings and tubing
- CNC machined for much greater precision than stamped or extruded cams
- 7075-T6 aluminum
- CE/UIAA certified
- Hand built, inspected and individually tested to 1/2 its rated strength in Bend, Oregon
The SPECS for 00
- Range: 0.34 - 0.47" / 8.5 - 12.0 mm
- Strength: 5 kN / 1100 lbf
- Weight: 2.2 oz. / 62 g
- Range: 0.39 - 0.59" / 10.0 - 15.0 mm
- Strength: 5 kN / 1100 lbf
- Weight: 2.3 oz. / 65 g
- Range: 0.49 - 0.71" / 12.5 - 18.0 mm
- Strength: 8 kN / 1800 lbf
- Weight: 2.4 oz. / 68 g
- Range: 0.62 - 0.89" / 15.5 - 22.5 mm
- Strength: 10 kN / 2250 lbf
- Weight: 2.5 oz. / 70 g
- Range: 0.74 - 1.04" / 18.5 - 26.5 mm
- Strength: 10 kN / 2250 lbf
- Weight: 2.9 oz. / 82 g
- Range: 0.93 - 1.32" / 23.5 - 33.5 mm
- Strength: 10 kN / 2250 lbf
- Weight: 3.2 oz. / 90 g
- Range: 1.01 - 1.56" / 28.0 - 39.5 mm
- Strength: 10 kN / 2250 lbf
- Weight: 3.5 oz. / 98 g
- Range: 1.28 - 1.89" / 32.5 - 48.0 mm
- Strength: 10 kN / 2250 lbf
- Weight: 3.9 oz. / 110 g
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Review Count:20 Avg Rating:4.5 Metolius Climbing
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"Master Cam for little cracks" 01/03/12
For bigger cracks I go with BD C4s (down to .5) but for anything smaller I prefer a Master Cam. The thin, flexible stem is great for weaseling these things into places you'd be hard pressed to protect otherwise. A 00 and 0 with a sliding X to equalize might actually catch a lead fall despite not being rated for much more than aid climbing. If I were going to test my luck on tiny pro it'd be on Master Cams. These things are light too, so bring a few extra if you can afford it.
""Go to"small piece" 10/31/11
I have a double set of these from 4 on down, and consider them among the best small cam pro available. Metolius makes bomber, reliable protection, and the Mastercam line is arguably their best. Like many others, I use a variety of little stuff- Aliens, C3’s and TCU’s, and while I won’t say that any one is better than the others, the small Mastercams are every bit as good as Aliens.
"almost as good as a CCH alien" 10/29/11
I reach for these a lot. i mean a lot a lot, over all other finger sizes which for me are yellow to red. I used a green one time in a very narrow slot and liked it but it mostly sits on my rack. but for yellow to red awesome. however they tend to overcam, the range finder is a joke and can be a real pain to clean but they are plenty strong at 10Kn and really good in tight narrow placements. Not as good as my aliens but more reliable.
"Does for finger cracks what "Aliens" did for Area 51" 05/17/11
As noted in many other reviews, Aliens are getting harder and harder to come by. Because of the flexible stem and the narrow profile these guys are great in those horizontal cracks or vertical finger cracks where the C4's or even a tri-cam won't work. A no brainer addition to anyone looking to fill in the smaller sizes with SLCD's. While still not quite as flexible as the Aliens, and occasionally prone to kinking while pulling the trigger, especially in the #0 - 00 sizes, these have become the go to for small camming devices. Go get 'em tiger!
"The BEST cam for finger-sized cracks" 03/26/11
I've probably led about 25,000 vertical feet using these cams and have found that in the 3,4 and 5 sizes (orange, red, and black), this is THE cam I reach for. It is easy to handle and feels solid when placed. The stem rotates on the axle which helps reduce walking and makes the lobes stay put in a fall. In the finger size range the narrow head width is critical and allows for placements where the bulkier Black Diamond C4's just won't fit. Also made in Oregon - that's the USA folks!
"Excellent Prodcut" 02/11/11
Kickass protection. Most of my rack is BD camalot, but I got a few of these for the small stuff. The micros are bomber. The trigger action is sweet, works like a dream, smooth and clean every time. I just wish Moosejaw carried a wider range of the sizes. At best they usually have some selection of random sizes. The product is great.
"Buy these cams" 12/30/10
I just upgraded my micros from some black diamond C3. I only wish I had done this sooner! these cams are so crisp and unbelievably light, its like I'm carrying only my quickdraws. I'm still getting used to the new numbers/ colors, but using the colored sizing on each cam really helps decipher which size is best for your crack. Get these cams!
"Feels Super Bomber! Holds like a champ!" 11/23/10
The Master Cam is a very nice cam, feels very secure - more so than my #3 Camalot. These are made in America which is also a plus.When i first started setting these cams i noticed how narrow the head was (as narrow if not more than some aliens), they go in lots of tight placement and feel SUPER SECURE. I have used these side by side aliens and i must stay it really makes aliens look not all that special at all. The flexible stem is really nice, keeps the pull oriented correctly, but they are not too floppy (I own 00-5).
"These are alright because aliens are hard to get" 11/12/10
When you get a good placement with one of these cams it is about as bomber as micro cams get. That said, I just don't think they generally place as well as TCUs, and as one reviewer said, they tend to get sticky easily. My yellow piece has been crotchety since maybe the 4th session I used it. I like them well enough to carry a couple on my rack, but given the choice between these and an alien, I'd take an alien.
"My "go to" small cam." 09/21/10
These are my favorite, preferred pieces for small placements. They have a solid feeling, snappy trigger that gives me that little added confidence when Im run out further than Id like to be. Any cam has the potential to walk, but the Master Cams seem to walk less. Ive used the Bdel cams, and I prefer these. Also for the significantly less cost than Bdel, Im very happy with these. I will definitely be purchasing more in the future
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