The C4 Camalots are a great addition to any rack, especially when just getting started with trad climbing. A smooth and consistent trigger action, ability to hold in a variety of rock, and a years of field testing inspires confidence in these cams. My favorite aspect of these over others is that Black Diamond can resling them when the nylon wears out, so you can continue to safely use them for a decade plus! They are not the lightest cams, but unless you are pushing grade or alpine climbing, you won't notice. These are and will continue to be the foundation of my rack.
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