Metolius Ultralight TCU
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The Ultralight TCU 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 Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Metolius Ultralight TCU (Spring 2008) TCUs by Metolius are great for both alpine and free climbing where weight is a critical factor. Aid climbers also love 'em because their narrow head width allows them to fit so many placements that other cams won't, like shallow seams, pockets and pin scars. Now with the Range Finder feedback system, they are easier and safer to place than ever! The stainless steel, U-shaped body offers greater durability than single-stem units and unparalleled control during placement and retraction. As with all Metolius cams, the design is focused on holding power. Metolius TCUs are a must-have for any climber's rack!By going direct to the axle (D.A.T.) Metolius has made the world s best selling mini cam even lighter and more versatile. This new technology makes the TCU s the lightest units in the world, opens up a myriad of placement options and makes placement easier. The design is focused on holding power, and it does this with the optimized cam angle for more outward force and wider cam faces for more grip. The Range Finder system makes them easier and safer to place than ever. A must have piece for free climbing, aid routes and alpine climbing.Features:Narrow head width for the most placement options.Direct Axle Technology makes Ultralight TCUs the lightest cams units in the world.DAT allows for more placement options in shallow, narrow, or bottoming placements.DAT makes tricky placements easier due to better cam lobe visibility, especially in the small sizes.13 mm Dyneema slings are lighter and less bulky.Ranger Finder tells you at a glance if you've chosen the right size cam for the placement.Greater Holding Power! read more>>Optimized cam angle for more outward forceWider cam faces for more gripU-shaped body for greater durability & unparalleled control during placement and retractionMachined cam stopsColor-coded sewn slings and tubingCNC machined for much greater precision than stamped or extruded cams7075 T-6 aluminum"
From Backcountry.com:
"Using Direct Axle Technology, Metolius removed every unneeded scrap of material from the Ultralight TCU to make it as lightweight as possible while still maintaining the ultra-strong construction that Metolius is known for. Then they piled every size from 00 to 4 into this package to create an excellent thin-crack set. The TCU's narrow head profile combined with the three-cam arrangement allows these Metolius cams to fit into very small pockets. Once they're in, the range finder tells you if your placement is good or not so good. Spectra slings lighten these cams even further. After all, your gear is suppose to help you go up, not hold you down. Metolius even includes a bottle of cam lube to help keep this set in smooth working order."
From REI:
"On free, alpine or aid routes, these ultralight TCU cams feature Direct Axle Technology for awesome performance and weight savings. Direct Axle Technology allows greater placement options in shallow, narrow or bottoming rock features. Also makes tricky placements easier due to better cam lobe visibility, especially in the smaller sizes. New Range Finder markings eliminate guess work: Green Zone for go, Yellow Zone for caution or trade up sizes and Red Zone for stop! U-shaped body provides greater durability and better control during placement and retraction. Durable, flexible, stainless-steel cable body with long-wearing trigger slides are lightweight, strong and allow easy placement. Split-wire triggers with knurled trigger bars allow you to use one, two or three fingers--or even gloved hands. Features three, wide CNC machined 0.25 in. cams of super-durable 7075-T6 aluminum. Machined cam stops and radiused teeth increase cam durability and holding power; optimized cam angle applies more outward force. Lightweight Dyneema nylon slings are color-coded for quick, easy identification and less bulky than standard nylon slings."
From Ramsey Outdoor:
"TCUs are great for both alpine and free climbing where weight is a critical factor. Aid climbers also love 'em because their narrow head width allows ..."
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Buy Online We found the Ultralight TCU at 4 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Backcountry.com 3 purchase options: | Ultralight TCU | $49.45 | Buy Now |
| Ultralight Offset TCU | $49.50 | Buy Now | |
| Ultralight TCU Packaged Set | $268.75 | Buy Now |
 REI | Ultralight Range Finder TCU Cams | $49.50 | Buy Now |
 Ramsey Outdoor | Ultralight TCU | $49.50 | Buy Now |
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