With input from Black Diamonds top athletes, the Offset Z4 cam is a single-stem cam that stays rigid in-hand, thanks to the RigidFlex System. This new technology massively increases the ease of placements when sliding the cam in cracks but when the cam has been placed the stem flexes and decreases the chance of the cam walking/adjusting in the crack when being climbed above which makes sure your placement has the maximum chance of holding.
Independently floating trigger is used on the Camalot Z4 Offset which makes sure the cam doesn’t bend while under tension and retracted, but once placed allows the stem to move, ensuring a placement that stays put and doesn’t walk when pulled directionally.
The stem on the larger sizes also utilises dual twisted cable construction which provides uniform flex in all directions, while single cable construction is implemented on smaller sizes to avoid buckling when pulling hard on the trigger and to reduce trigger profile.
Featuring a similar head-width as the old BD Camalot C3 design, but with 4 lobes that are sandblasted for better holding power, the Z4’s are not only an upgrade but are also available in smaller sizes. Starting from #0, Black Diamond's smallest cam ever made, and ranging to .75, allowing you to dial in the rack and have a tool for every job.
Features:- RigidFlex stem stays rigid in-hand for easy placement but flexes once placed to reduce walking
- Dual twisted cable construction for uniform flex on larger sizes; single cable construction on smaller sizes to avoid buckling and reduce trigger profile
- Narrow head width for tight placements
- Sandblasted lobes for better holding power
- Lightweight yet durable Dynex sling with a unique colour scheme for easy identification from other Camalots
Specification:- Camstops: Yes
- Extendable Sling: No
Sizing:
Size | Weight | Strength | Range (mm) | Colour |
0.1/0.2 | 45gms | 5kN | 10.4-16.3 | Red/Yellow |
0.2/0.3 | 48gms | 6kN | 12.5-19.6 | Yellow/Blue |
0.3/0,4 | 56gms | 8kN | 15.2-26.9 | Blue/Grey |
0.4/0.5 | 64gms | 9kN | 18.8-33.3 | Grey/Purple |
0.5/0.75 | 80gms | 10kN | 23.1-40.6 | Purple/Green |
Buyers Guide - How to choose Choose a Traditional Climbing RackExcited 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……..
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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.
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