Cam Hook

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Cam Hooks are used to smoothly make quick progress up cracks. The use of applied leverage transfers bodyweight into holding force against the rock. Place protection pieces as if yo u are free climbing. Climb past funky placements with clean “finger locks” of metal. The over-bent hook has a subtle hourglass-shaped tip that locks into cracks and pin scars. Smooth surfaces around webbing tie-off hole reduces webbing wear. Patterned after Ed Leeper’s amazing design. Sling with 9/16″ supertape or 1/2″ tie-off webbing. If using the 9/16″ supertape, cut the webbing with a 45 degree angle to make it easier to feed through the tie-off hole. 1/2″ tie-off webbing allows more versatility on how the sling is oriented. If using 1/2″ tie-off webbing, inspect the webbing frequently – It can wear out quickly. Webbing not included Narrow Heat-treated 4130 chrome-moly steelThickness = 5/32” (0.160”)Laser-cut shapeTie-off hole = 3/8” (0.375”); chamferedWeight = 59 g / 2.08 oz. Wide Heat-treated 4130 chrome-moly steelThickness = (1/8”) 0.125”Laser-cut shapeTie-off hole = 3/8” (0.375”); chamferedWeight = 63 g / 2.22 oz. Show more