Cam hooks use applied physics to the climbers benefit.  The camming action transfers the weight of the climber into holding power using leverage.  The more weight that is hung from the hook the more holding power is generated.

“Pinched” tips and an overbent end provide great hooking action.  Thread with 9/16′ supertape preferably.  1/2″ webbing can be used but wears out quickly.

Cam Hook Sizes:

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

 Material:

• Micro, Narrow, Wide-Hardened 4130 Aircraft Quality Crom-moly Steel
• Fragile Flake-7075-T6 Aircraft Aluminum

Weight

• Micro-21 g
• Narrow-59 g
• Wide-63 g
• Fragile Flake/Extra Wide-49 g

For a little speed try crack jumaring up a pitch.  Attach a cam hook or two  of the appropriate sizes to each aider and climb freestyle using “finger locks of steel”.  Place pro like you are free climbing and fly up to that cush belay in no time.

Patterned after Ed Leepers excellent original design. 

Do not use micro cam hook in inverted placements.

Do not use cam hooks in soft sandstone!  They will blow the crack out.