Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Also, in terms of BD sizes, do most agree that #.5 through #3 – with doubles of #1, #2, & #3 – constitutes a decent cam selection for trad (5.7 – 5.9) in the Red?
Cams - BD vs Wild Country Tech Friends
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BD cams have some gaps between .75 and 1; 1 and 2, that friends fit into nicely. So, a rack of both is a nice thing to have. And, seems like a lot of the easy to moderate trad in the red would take some bigger gear, so maybe try for a 3.5 and a 4.
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There's a few really fun moderate trad routes that need a 4.5 and/or 5.0 (of the old sizing, not sure what that is in the new sizes). It's helpful to know someone who has these!
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I like the action that the BD's have a much more than the WC's, it seems a little smoother and more consistant through the sizes. I will disagree with Sandy on the BD .5 though. I love mine, but if you double up on that size don't get two BD .5's. Also I thing that the Yellow Alien/ TCU is as used almost as much as my #2 BD. I swear that little yellow goes everywhere.
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I have both WC and BD cams. For the money, WC is by FAR the better bargain. The expanded range others rave about is negligible, and the extra 20 bucks a piece in your pocket will make you feel better about the extra 6 ounces you pull up with you. They are really durable. WC hands down.
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The new BD's are really nice. New action, can resling to a double sling. The sizes are reasonable espically #'s 1,2 and 3. But I agree with Wes and a few WC's better round things out. In short if you've got the option a few of each would be great.
As for the cost. well, all I can say is sometimes you just need to put that aside and look at safety (which should encompass: strength, usablility, longevity, etc)
just my $0.02
As for the cost. well, all I can say is sometimes you just need to put that aside and look at safety (which should encompass: strength, usablility, longevity, etc)
just my $0.02
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