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Basic Cam 0.65
Description
The Basic Cam uses the traditional internal spring and sheath trigger systems to get a narrow head and a very flexible body. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to David Waggoner, passed in October 2009, designer of this awesome design.
We have done our bit to try to improve it: flexible trigger wire ropes system and rounded lobe edges.
• Internal cam springs for narrow head width.
• Sheath trigger for maximum flexibility. Stainless 5/32" 7x19 wire rope for all Basic Cam sizes.
• 16 degrees cam angle, soft lobes with teeth for well trusted holding power. Lobes are CNC machined from 6061-T6
aluminum alloy.
• Double sheath on trigger. The outer sheath layer has free rotation motion for improved abrasion resistance.
• NEW trigger wires system. Flexible and strong while maintaining a correct independent lobe motion.
• NEW rounded lobe edges. More consistent rock contact on non parallel cracks and less flash material on lobe edges.
• Three well scaled regular sizes from green to red.
• Two hybrid sizes. The perfect complement for both Totem and Basic Cams.
• CE certified and individually proof tested.
Retail price
US$ 83.76
Price is a static conversion from
€69.95 EUR
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Weight (g / oz) Weight (g / oz)In grams and ounces, the weight, as stated by the manufacturer/brand. | 60.0 g / 2.12 oz |
| Cam Head | 4 lobes, single axle |
| Offset | No offset |
| Stem | Flexible single stem |
| Sling | (single sling loop) |
| Camming Angle | 16.00° (purposefully not a consistent cam angle) |
| Active Strength | 7 kN |
Cam Range (mm / in)Cam Range (mm / in)In millimeters and inches, the maximum dimensions of the cam lobes when shut tight and fully extended. Since the "usable" range is so debatable, all manufacturers now list the full dimensions to avoid selling themselves short. For offset cams, we'll list the max dimensions possible and then afterwards list each of lobe dimensions. | 13.6 - 21.4 mm (0.54 - 0.84 in) |
| Materials | Main Material: 6061-T6 aluminum alloy Wire Material: Stainless 5/32" 7x19 |
| Certification | CE |
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Not once whilst writing this review have I wished, whilst pumped and scared, that I had any other cams racked to my harness and were I to buy any micro-cam on the market today - this would be it. In fact, if I felt like I needed a double set of cams, or was strong enough to carry another set, I'd buy another set straight away. They are quick to place, confidence inspiring and well made. All that could be done to improve the set would be to make a smaller size!
Totem made some small but noteworthy changes to the sizing of each color. Most important, they consolidated sizes and cam types. Three primary sizes cover the crucial finger range (green, yellow, and red). The Basic green and yellow cams are slightly smaller than the Alien sizes (by about .5mm). The red Basic is about 2mm smaller than the Alien, which makes the grey size redundant and manages to create a greater overlap in sizes. The Basic Cam also comes in two “hybrid” sizes, offset cams featuring two lobes of one size and two lobes of a different size, suited best for nonparallel cracks and pin scars. People who don’t use these hybrid, or offset, cams might not think there is much use for these sizes. Previously, I only carried small offsets for aiding, but I have had so many perfect green/yellow offset placements in the last week, I won’t leave the ground without it anymore. By sticking to the CCH formula, Totem managed to maintain all the unique features of the Alien and bring it to a whole new generation of climbers.
Strength Test of Totem and Basic Cam
Well-done instructions explaining (pictures and words) when, where, and how to use Totem Basic Cams.