Brand: Black Diamond
Category: Climbing Protection
Recommended by Ben Lim, AMGA Certified Rock Guide, Assistant Ski Guide, Apprentice Alpine Guide — Pacific Northwest, USA
Highlights: lightweight
The Black Diamond Camalot™ Ultralight is an essential piece of protection gear designed for fast-and-light missions, offering a remarkable 15% weight savings over traditional Camalots. With its innovative design and durable materials, this cam device ensures reliability and ease of use when every ounce counts. 1. 15% Weight Savings: Lighter than standard Camalots, enhancing your climbing efficiency. 2. Sculpted Lobes: Designed to reduce weight without compromising strength or performance. 3. Dyneema Cord: Replaces traditional cable, maintaining high strength while minimizing weight. 4. Double-Axle Design: Provides the widest placement range, ensuring versatility in various climbing scenarios. 5. Color Coding: Facilitates quick identification of sizes for efficient gear management during climbs. 6. Durable Construction: Built to withstand rigorous use in challenging environments, ensuring long-lasting reliability. 7. Compact Size: Easily fits into your climbing kit without adding unnecessary bulk. The Camalot™ Ultralight is ideal for climbers seeking lightweight protection during fast-paced ascents and alpine missions. It performs best in rocky environments where quick placements are crucial, making it suitable for both novice and experienced climbers. This product excels in scenarios such as multi-pitch climbs, sport routes, and trad climbing, particularly in spring and summer conditions where weight savings can significantly impact performance.
Price: $119.95
Expert Review
If you can, treat yourself to the ultralight version of the beloved C4. Stay away from the smaller sizes, #0.75 and smaller. The stem is large enough that they become cumbersome to place.
Recommended by Ben Lim
Frequently asked questions
What does Ben Lim say about the Camalot™ Ultralight?
If you can, treat yourself to the ultralight version of the beloved C4. Stay away from the smaller sizes, #0.75 and smaller. The stem is large enough that they become cumbersome to place.
Why does Ben Lim recommend Black Diamond?
Ben Lim recommends the Black Diamond Camalot™ Ultralight for climbing protection. If you can, treat yourself to the ultralight version of the beloved C4. Stay away from the smaller sizes, #0.75 and smaller. The stem is large enough that they become cumbersome to place.
Is the Camalot™ Ultralight a good climbing protection?
Yes — Ben Lim recommends the Camalot™ Ultralight by Black Diamond as their climbing protection pick. If you can, treat yourself to the ultralight version of the beloved C4. Stay away from the smaller sizes, #0.75 and smaller. The stem is large enough that they become cumbersome to place.
