Metolius FCU Cam 3

Review Date
October 9, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: mrakt(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from San Francisco

Price Paid:  $42.00 at Planite Granite

Summary:
I got the whole set of 3's and 4's at 20% off, replacing my oldies. I'm using them for a year now and they are like my father's Volvo when I was a little kid; Reliable and durable, safety first. Straight forward, build to last. I'm getting sick of the reviews pointing out better to take the camalots. I guess everyone is free to have their own opinion but be sure to find the right place to ventilate it, exactly; at the BD SLCD review. Nice thing is that you can use these Diesels as passive camming devices. Saved me one time when I ran out of pro setting up the next belay.
I lost some SLCD's that were stuck, not these guys. Don't ask me why, it just is. the colors don't follow the rainbow color(The black 5 is really out of sink), but that doesn't really matter, if you rack'm up from small to large like most do it doesn't make a difference. Pumped, stressed, you'll find the right one in time. The weird thing I don't understand is that they don't match the colors of their nuts, which can be said about other brands as well.

Similar Products Used:
BD camalots, WC offset friends

Review Date
March 15, 2001

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Adam Bramwell(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Newcastle, Australia

Summary:
Tri-cams can be better than quads, I've held a 6m fall on a micro with only two cams contacting! Wouldn't recommend it tho'...

What's with the colour coding and sizing for Metolius? I never could figure it out, it's not intuitive rainbow, it's more like darks to lights. And with 12 cams on a full set, It's so easy to get lost.

Go Aliens/Camalots/HB's for the best setup.

See my review for Metolius 4-cams for more info..

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
February 3, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: scott(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from overland park KS usa

Price Paid:  $60.00 at black diamond

Summary:
Black diamond camalots are the best cams I have ever tried, they have smooth triger action and great range. They are a little more expinsixe but u get what u pay for.

Customer Service:
Black diamond backs up there good name

Similar Products Used:
wc forged friends, metolius tcu&fcu.

Review Date
January 6, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: scott(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from wyoming

Price Paid:  $45.00 at metolius

Summary:
I love these three cam units they have an exellent strengh to weight ratio so you can carry more with the same weight.
these are the staples of my rack

Similar Products Used:
black diamond camalots,wild country forged friends, & metolious four cams

Review Date
November 14, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Steven Tooley(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from San Bernardino, CA

Price Paid:  $45.00 at ???

Summary:
These are by far the best cams on the market. They fit into the smallest cracks, are light weight, don't walk as much as other cams and have great holding power. These are the staple of my rack and I have also purchased their 4 cam units. You cannot go wrong with Metolius cam's, I have over 10 people who have climbed with me and liked these cams so much they went out and bought their own. They are indestructable. Their triggers are smooth and by observing the four tringer cables you can tell how far each cam is extended in hidden cracks.
These cams are like the American Express card, don't leave home without them

Customer Service:
Never had to use them.

Similar Products Used:
WC Tech Friends, WC Offset friends, HB micromates, Aliens, DMM TCU's, Trango TCU's, BD Camalots