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Black Diamond - Camalot Z4
Black Diamond - Camalot Z4
SKU:HCDDZ-0
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Born from a heart-to-heart with Black Diamond's top trad-climbing BD Athletes Hazel Findlay, Carlo Traversi, Sam Elias, and Babsi Zangerl, the Camalot Z4 is the realization of a dream: to have a single-stem cam that stays rigid in-hand, but flexes once placed. Behold—the patent-pending RigidFlex stem. Thanks to the independently floating trigger wires the Camalot Z4 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 utilizes 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 BD's old 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 is smaller sizes—starting from #0, BD's smallest cam ever made, and ranging to .75, allowing you to dial in the rack, whether you're gunning for a tips crack in the desert, or going light and fast in the Bugs.
Features
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 color scheme for easy identification from other Camalots
Specifications
Specifications
| Size | Weight | Strength | Range |
| 0 | 43 g (1.51 oz) | 5 kN (1124 lbf) | 7.5-11.8 mm (.29-.46 in) |
| 0.1 | 45 g (1.58 oz) | 5 kN (1124 lbf) | 8.8-13.8 mm (.34-.54 in) |
| 0.2 | 48 g (1.69 oz) | 6 kN (1349 lbf) | 10.4-16.3 mm (.40-.64 in) |
| 0.3 | 54 g (1.9 oz) | 8 kN (1798 lbf) | 12.4-22.6 mm (.48-.88 in) |
| 0.4 | 61 g (2.15 oz) | 9 kN (2023 lbf) | 15.3-27.7 mm (.60-1.09 in) |
| 0.5 | 77 g (2.71 oz) | 10 kN (2248 lbf) | 18.8-33.9 mm (.74-1.33 in) |
| 0.75 | 93 g (3.28 oz) | 10 kN (2248 lbf) | 23.1-42.1 mm (.91-1.66 in) |

After waiting years to buy a microcram set due to not being stoked on the status quo, low and behold the BD Z4! While I have yet to fall on these, but I have plugged quite a few in smooth columnar basalt and coarse pocketed basalt with lots of flares. They fit where otherse do not; flex as needed, yet place stiff as advertised; take up less room on my rack; and have a very low weight. Did I mention they have the best expansion range individually as a set compared to competitors?! They fit in undulating cracks due to low head width without rotating. I feel more confident about placing and moving on. Finally something to trust as much as my Totem Cams, but significantly less weight and the missing smaller cams that they do not make. When I could not find these locally or at other online retailers headquartered closer to me, I scoured the web to find the sizes to complete my rack. Not only did Outdoor Gear exchange have the last of the internet's sizes that I needed, they had the best price! Shipping was quick with well informed tracking info. I will now come to GearX.com as my first choice when looking to buy rock climbing gear online. Awesome company that I wish I knew of years ago.