Cam Hooks

Cam Hooks are used to smoothly make quick progress up cracks. The use of applied leverage transfers bodyweight into holding strength in the rock. Place protection pieces as if you are free climbing. Get past funky placements with clean “finger locks” of metal. Smoothed surfaces around webbing slows wear. Overbent hook with subtly hourglassed tip locks into the rock. Patterned after Ed Leeper’s amazing design. Micro Cam Hook Placement Narrow Cam Hook Placement Wide Cam Hook Placement Fragile Flake Cam Hook

Sling with 9/16″ supertape or 1/2″ tie-off webbing. If using the 9/16″ supertape it helps to cut the webbing with a 45 degree angle on the tip. This aids in feeding it through the hole to sling. If using 1/2″ tie-off webbing inspect the webbing frequently. It wears out fast. 1/2″ tie-off webbing gives you some versatility on how your sling is oriented.

Sizes:

  • Micro Micro Cam Hook
  • Narrow   Narrow Cam Hook
  • Wide   Wide Cam Hook
  • Fragile Flake/Extra Wide Fragile Flake Cam Hook

 Use:

  • Narrows and Wides are the workhorses of the group. Double up on these to let you do sequential moves. Use this method to climb cleanly and quickly placing pro as if you were free climbing.
  • Fragile Flake/Extra Wides have less leverage against the rock and are less likely to pull features off. They are made of Aluminum which is softer than steel and “bites” the rock. This action increases holding friction.
  • Micros allow you to get into smaller cracks and constrictions. Caution: Do not use Micro Cam Hooks in “inverted” placements.

Weight:

  • Micro: 21 grams
  • Narrow: 59 grams
  • Wide: 63 grams
  • Extra Wide/Fragile Flake: 49 grams

Material:

  • Micro, Narrow, Wide: Hardened 4130 Cro-Moly Steel
  • Extra Wide/Fragile Flake: 7075-T6 Aircraft Grade Aluminum

Care:

Finish: Steel Cam Hooks come with a water displacing dry film oil applied. If a surface becomes rusty remove rust with scotchbrite or fine abrasive pad. Remove any moisture from surfaces before storage. Oil with a good water displacing product (WD-40 or equivalent). Aluminum Cam Hooks can become oxidized by prolonged exposure to the elements. To remove this simply polish with a scotchbrite pad and oil similair to steel cam hooks. Wipe excess off with a clean dry cloth. Store in a dry place.

Shape: Use a file to remove any burrs that have resulted from heavy use. Do not use a grinder or belt sander. This will undo the heat treating.

100% Made in the U.S.A.