Metolius Supercam

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The Supercam is a camming device made by Metolius. It hasn't been rated yet. Be the first to write a review.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Metolius Supercam fits in a drastically larger range of cracks than normal camming devices. After two years of design and testing, Metolius unveiled an unprecedented asymmetrical design with different sized cam lobes. The smaller lobes rotate faster than the larger ones, allowing a full 270-degree rotation. This lets the Supercam use the normally untouched back side of the cam lobe for a drastically increased range of use. The trigger wires are made of easily replaceable Kevlar cord instead of wire, making the individual cam lobes free floating so they conform perfectly to the rock."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"With the Supercam, Metolius has gone back to the drawing board! With two years of painstaking effort, they've revisited all the design assumptions that have been built into camming devices for the last 30 years. They've designed a new generation of extended-range cams, and they are improved in every way! The Supercam has extended the camming range well past that available with other designs while still retaining the increased holding power and safety that can only be achieved with the smaller cam angle of 13.25°. This safer cam angle increases the outward force by a critical 10% over other brands with larger cam angles. The cam faces have more than 30% extra contact surface compared to other brands, making rock fracture much less likely. The new aggressive, ratchet-style (Shark Fin) tooth pattern helps to set the cam during the initial load up event of a fall. The Supercam is a perfect example of their underlying design philosophy: safety, simplicity, reliability and long-term performance. The magic in this design relies upon the simple concept of its asymmetry. The smaller-side cam lobes pass within the arc drawn by the larger side, allowing them to use the previously unused portion of the cam’s spiral. This revolutionary new design increases overall cam stability in these notoriously unstable large sizes. The Range Finder coding system tells you at a glance whether or not you’ve chosen the optimum size cam for the placement. This is an especially helpful tool for climbers just learning the art of gear placement. All this is held in a lightweight and flexible U-shaped framework for greater durability and unparalleled control during placement and retraction. Metolius invented machined, high-strength cam stops and they are standard issue on the Supercams along with color-coded slings and tubing for quick identification. One pull of the trigger and you will begin to understand the magic that is the SUPERCAM! Size: Dimensions min. max. Strength Weight"

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Metolius Super Cam (Fall 2009) Features of the Super Cam by Metolius: Greater Holding Power! Optimized cam angle for more outward force Wider cam faces for more grip U-shaped body for greater durability & unparalleled control during placement and retraction Machined cam stops Color-coded sewn slings and tubing CNC machined for much greater precision than stamped or extruded cams 6061 T-6 aluminum Size S (gray): Dimensions (min. max.): 1.55 - 2.77in.(39.5 - 70.5mm) Strength: 3000 lbf(13.3 kN) Weight: 7 oz(198 g) Size M (maroon): Dimensions (min. max.): 2.07 - 3.60in. (52.5 -91.5mm) Strength: 3000 lbf (13.3 kN) Weight: 9 oz (255 g) Size L (dark blue): Dimensions (min. max.): 2.62 - 4.67in. (66.5 - 118.5mm) Strength: 3000 lbf (13.3 kN) Weight: 11 oz (312 g)"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Sweating the guesstimates of proper placement can be a pain unless you have the range finders on these asymmetrically-shaped SuperCams from Metolius. The company carefully machined the SuperCam with offset small cam lobes that pass within the arc of the larger lopes, giving the SuperCam more effective use of the entire cam spiral. The enhanced cam angle and precision spring tension also creates substantial outward force that is combined with the wide cam face for plenty of grip in a variety of spaces. Available in three sizes, each SuperCam has a range finder that instantly tells you if you have the right cam for the right spot in the rock."