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Set of three in sizes 1, 2 and 3. The New Friend has seen a significant re-design & although their construction has changed, the essence of the Friend still remains the same.
Set of three in sizes 1, 2 and 3. The New Friend has seen a significant re-design & although their construction has changed, the essence of the Friend still remains the same.
Wild Country

Wild Country Friend Sizes 1, 2 and 3 Cam Set

£139.75 £215.00 35% off
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Returns Policy for Goods Purchased Online

(For goods purchased instore, see the section at the bottom of the page)

The Climbers Shop and Joe Browns want you to be completely satisfied with the items that you have purchased, but occasionally we realise you might wish to return an item to us. If you change your mind about an online purchase, you can return any unused items* within a period of 14 days from the date on which the items were delivered for a refund. All items should be returned in the same condition that they arrived, with all labels and packaging intact and undamaged.

We aim to process all online returns within 5 working days, and we will email a confirmation once your return has been processed.

How do I return an item purchased online?

  • Print the Returns Form available at the top of this page and complete all sections before enclosing it with your return.
  • If you do not have access to a printer, we will accept a handwritten version if all relevant information is included.
  • Failure to include a returns form will delay the processing of your return.
  • Securely package the item being returned in suitable protective packaging as the responsibility and liability for the item remain with you until we have received it. For this reason, we recommend you return any items using a postal service that is tracked and insured.
  • Our return address is: Returns, Hooked On Granite Limited, Capel Curig, Betws-Y-Coed, LL24 0EN
  • Please note that you are responsible for the cost of return postage.
  • For any item that is found to be faulty, not of satisfactory quality, or does not meet the description given, please see below in the Returning Faulty Items
  • Our three shops can receive returned orders purchased online. These items must be accompanied by a completed returns form and will be passed on to the website team for processing.

*Our returns policy applies to all purchases from our online website, excluding the following items which cannot be returned unless found to be faulty:

  • Bespoke and customised goods (e.g. Cord / Rope cut to length)
  • Goods which will deteriorate or expire rapidly
  • Magazines
  • Items which are received sealed for health protection and hygiene reasons.
  • Sealed audio, video and software products once unsealed

How do I exchange an item?

  • Please do not send items back for direct exchange. If you require a different size or model, return the unwanted item via the normal returns procedure above and place a new order via the website.

Returning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Our returns policy applies to all PPE climbing equipment that we sell, such as helmets, harnesses, climbing hardware and ropes.
  • It is especially important that these items are returned to us unused and in their original packaging with all associated tags, labels and instructions.
  • Climbing ropes will only be accepted if they are still factory-coiled and in the original packaging.
  • If we believe the condition of any item of PPE might have deteriorated whilst in your possession, we have the right to refuse the return.

Returning Faulty Items Purchased Online

  • If any item purchased from The Climbers Shop & Joe Browns online store develops a fault contact us by email at [email protected]
  • Include a description of the fault, date of purchase and ideally a few photographs showing the problem.
  • We will then assess the issue and act accordingly and will advise on the next step.
  • Please do not return faulty items back to us without email contact. We will not accept liability for postage costs of items sent back without prior contact.
  • Any faulty items must be returned in a clean and dry condition, otherwise we will be unable to process them. This especially applies to footwear; we will not process any footwear that is returned to us that has not been cleaned and dried prior to return.

Return of Goods Purchased Instore.

How do I return an item purchased instore?

  • Items purchased face to face in one of our three stores cannot be returned through the online process.
  • Ideally, return the item in a new and unused condition with tags attached to the shop it was purchased from within 14 days along with your receipts and details of the original method of payment.
  • If you are unable to return the item in person, please contact the store you purchased it from, and they can advise on a suitable means of return.
  • See Contact information below.

Returning Faulty Items Purchased Instore

  • If any item purchased from one of our 3 stores develops a fault contact the relevant store via email (see contact information below).
  • Include a description of the fault, date of purchase and ideally a few photographs showing the problem.
  • Please do not return faulty items back to us without email contact, we will not accept liability for postage costs of items sent back without prior contact.
  • Any faulty items must be returned in a clean and dry condition, otherwise we will be unable to process them. This especially applies to footwear; we will not process any footwear that is returned to us that has not been cleaned and dried prior to return.


Store Contact Information:

The Climbers Shop
Compston Corner
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9DS

015394 30122
[email protected]

Joe Brown Shops - Capel
Capel Curig
Betws-Y-Coed
Conwy
LL24 0EN

01690 720205
[email protected]

Joe Brown Shops - Llanberis
Menai Hall
Main Street
Llanberis
Gwynedd
LL55 4HA

01286 870327
[email protected]

Wild Country Friend Sizes 1, 2 and 3 Cam Set

Season:EOL

Brand:Wild Country

Code:5065400

Set of three in sizes 1,2 and 3

The iconic Friend by Wild Country has seen a rather significant re-design. Throughout their 38 year tenure, although the construction has changed, their essence remains the same. At the heart of each iteration has been the definitive 13.75 cam angle; described, refined and developed by Wild Country and proven in thousands of miles of cracks climbed since 1977!

The New Friend now has a twin axle design that puts this cam on a comparable level to the other market leaders by providing greater stability when placed in irregular features. Now with hollow axles (Patented) which are stiffer for less weight,  Wild Country have removed the anodisation on the cam lobes and made the stem longer to give a more secure grip and the ability to place further into a crack system. A new 12mm dyneema sling is agile and easily extended, saving time and the weight of having to use a quickdraw on each Friend.

At its core, Wild Country's 13.75 constant cam angle provides the axis around which future climbers will place their trust. Robust and reliable this Friend combines classic features and significant additions to create an intriguing mix of old and new. Externally, stylish with significant design flourishes mean the eye is drawn to any number of clever upgrades. 

Internals are based on classic Wild Country foundations; their legendary holding power and the consistency of overlap between units, whilst the twin axle has allowed Wild Country to increase the range per unit. Never defined by how it is built, but by how it performs, the friends iconic status is simply enhanced by this twin axle version. Crucially, this is design at its most practical making the new Friend the only twin axle cam that combines the convenience and comfort of a thumbloop with the speed and utility of an extendable sling.

Faster, smoother, lighter in use and superbly finished; we believe that Wild Country's clever combination of key features with innovative engineering makes the new Friend one of the most complete cam available.

Buyers Guide - How to choose Choose a Traditional Climbing Rack

Excited to be buying the first bits of lead gear to build your trad rack? So are we!

Our climbing gear walls have been described as some of the best in Europe (by our International Reps who know a thing or two) and as boulderers, sport climbers, trad climbers and mountaineers ourselves we LOVE to talk about gear. Both the Joe Brown shops, and The Climbers Shop have been supplying climbers and expeditions since 1966 and 1959 respectively, we were founded by climbers and the only thing we love more than talking about gear is actually going climbing ourselves. We don’t just learn about what’s the best kit to use – we know what’s the best kit to use……..


- What is the first piece of protection I should buy?

- What length Quickdraws are best?
- Why are there so many different lengths slings?
- How do I choose which karabiners to add?
- Can I lead if I don’t own any cams?
- Do I really need to carry Prusik Loops?
- How do I know when my gear has worn out?




Top tips to make the right choice:

Go shopping with your mate and/or someone more experienced so you buy the right thing for the routes you climb and, more importantly, gear that compliments each other’s racks.

Tag your gear so that you know who’s is who. We sell purpose made tags or you could use your own personal design of insulation tape.

Buy a length of rope off the reel and practice your knots so they become second nature. Tying a clove hitch one handed without bending your fingers looks REALLY cool!

Regularly tie yourself to a stair banister so you can prefect your belaying skills and be super slick out on the crag. It saves time and means you can enjoy the route and make it back to the pub to revel in your success.

Join a club – it’s the cheapest way to learn and you’ll have an instant pool of climbing partners or hire an Instructor or Guide to learn loads of great tips and techniques.

Sizing Information

SIZE

COLOUR

EXPANISON RANGE MM

EXPANISON RANGE INCHES

STRENGTH*

WEIGHT

1

RED

31.7 – 53.6MM

1.24 – 2.11"

12/10KN

134G / 4.72OZ

2

GOLD

41.5 – 69.3MM

1.63 – 2.72"

12/10KN

159G / 5.60OZ

3

BLUE

52.7 – 88.0MM

2.07 – 3.46"

12/10KN

202G / 7.12OZ

 

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