Features
One of the most innovative and popular climbing cams available.
The Black Diamond Camalot represents one of the most significant design improvements since the camming device's original development in the 1970's. Not only does the unique twin axel design give superb camstop strength but it also enables a camming range far in excess of standard devices. An increased camming range means any single cam will fit a wider range of different sized placements.
Plasticised stems with continuous internal cables give supreme flexibility and durability. Colour coded slings and anodised heads make cam selection from a crowded harness a breeze. Further improve selection efficiency adding the Neutrino Rackpack colour coded snaplinks (sold separately).
Attributes
| Weight (g): |
99 |
| Cam Stop Strength (kN): |
12 |
| Range (mm): |
19.6 - 33.5 |
| Sling Material: |
Nylon |
| Recommended Use: |
Trad Climbing |
| Sling Width (mm): |
15 |
| Sling Length (cm): |
10 |
| Axel Type: |
Double |
Reviews
Black Diamond Camelot C4 - Size 0.5, 19 August 2011
By Alice T (London)
Camelots are definitely the best cam I've used (and I've used all sorts of other brands). This size is perfect for finger-cracks.
PROs: Much more range which means it's easier to get a size that will fit when in a hurry. Also means that it will compress to get behind a lip, which is doubly satisfying as it makes for a bomber placement. Thumb loop is very helpful for fumbling hands. Springs stiffened as of 2011 so less likely to walk into cracks.
CONs: Nothing much. Slightly heavier than some cams due to the double axle, but then you need fewer to cover the range. Slightly sub-optimal camming angle (to get around patent issues), so technically slightly less holding power, but this is serious hair-splitting and they've held me plenty of times.
