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Reviews by pirateclimber (3)


Clog Cams (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 3.89/5 Average Rating : 3.89/5

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Review 5 out of 5 stars

Review by: pirateclimber, 2003-07-13


As of this review I've been leading on these for 6.5 months. No complaints and the fact that I got them on sale ($22-$27) doesn't hurt either. Clog's parent company is Wild Country and you are getting the same components in these cams that you find in Tech Friends. Strong axels, stiff springs, delrin? spacers, consistent camming angle. The only differences are the lack of color coded lobes, plastic bodies on the stem, and you get scroll pins instead of machined cam stops. Unless you place your cams passively or tipped out the scroll pin should not be an issue. I would absolutely recommend these.


Metal Jack Cams (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 3.67/5 Average Rating : 3.67/5

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Review 4 out of 5 stars

Review by: pirateclimber, 2003-07-13


I purchased the .5, 2, and 4 to fill in the gaps of the Clog Cams I couldn't find on sale. The sizing and design by the way is exactly the same between these two brands. As of this review I've been leading on them for 6.5 months and no complaints. They are essentially the same size, range, feel as Clog/WC Tech Friends if you need to make a comparison. The only thing I have found to be a concern so far are the springs. They are soft in comparison to the Clogs/WC and may prove to be a factor in wear down the road. I'll let you know in five to ten years!

Pro: Cam Stops, Price ($29/ 10 for $269), Range and number of units.

Con: Soft Springs


Spectra Runners - Climb Axe (Manufacturer link) Average Rating = 3.00/5 Average Rating : 3.00/5

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Review 3 out of 5 stars

Review by: pirateclimber, 2003-06-20


I've been using these slings in the 24" and 48" length for half a year now. For the price you can't beat them and overall the quality is adequate. These are great for anyone, budget or not.