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    Trad Climbing - Owen Duda

    Owen Duda's expert gear recommendations on Rendezvu

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    • C4 Camalot Set by Black Diamond — The 0.3-3 size range of BD cams is what we consider a "Standard Rack" in most places, specifically the Northeast. Black Diamond sells a full set of 0.3-3 kit, as well as smaller sets of 3 sizes.
    • C4 Camalots- Individuals by Black Diamond — The C4 Cams are the classic BD cams that have remained true to their capabilities. This link will allow you to purchase individual cam sizes to fill the void in your rack.
    • Camalot™ Z4- Individuals by Black Diamond — The Z4 Cams are incredible BD Cams that follow the same sizing as the traditional C4's, but have a more narrow head. The smaller head of the cam allows you to place cams in certain cracks/pin scars that a C4 can't fit. Z4's serve as an incredible second half of your "double rack" in your finger sized pieces.
    • Camalot C4 Package Finger Size #.3 - .75 by Black Diamond — #0.3-#0.75 BD C4's. A set from Backcountry.
    • Camalot C4 Package Hand and Fist Size #1 - 3 by Black Diamond — A good small set of 3 hand/fist sizes. From Backcountry.
    • Ultralight Master Cam sets by Metolius — Personally, I love the Master Cams. They get a lot of slack, mostly for not having a thumb loop. The only sizes I find I constantly use of the #0, 1, 2, 3, 4 (purple, blue, yellow, orange. I sometimes find myself using the black one, as it seems more on par with a BD 0.75 vs the red #5.
    • Totem Cam-Individuals by Totem Cams — Ahhh the Totems. They rock. Without getting too much into the specifications OR controversy surrounding them, they are awesome. Although I do not own many (nor do I plan to), the Black totem is the classic sought after piece and it is for good reason. The blue is sweet as well.
    • Pro Stopper Set #1-13 by Black Diamond — This full set of stoppers gets you from tiny slots, to large cracks. If you love placing nuts, this rack will give you plenty of options. If you don't feel the need for the little guys, check out the #5-#11 common rack.
    • Classic Stopper Set #5-11 by Black Diamond — This is the classic stopper rack I have climbed on for years. It is the culmination of the sizes you use most, and nothing more.
    • Stopper Set #4-13 by Black Diamond — This nut rack gives you a little extra. Personally, I find myself using the large stoppers the least. I own many, most of which have never found their way off of my harness. BUT, if you love nuts, this is a good choice to fill the void between the other 2 options.
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  1. Offset Stopper Set #7-11 by Black Diamond — The offset rack. Offset Nuts are awesome. With their differently designed bodies, they often fit in the cracks that make a standard stopper marginal. Although incredible, I do not deem a necessity.