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i managed to get a pro deal form the other day for Trango and am thinking about getting their new Flex Cams. They look pretty sweet but i was wondering if anyone has used them. i haven't had much success finding reviews on them. i could also get a pro form for Metolius but they'd probably be more expensive. any advice (oh man, like i really needed to add that )

The Trango Max Cams look sweet.

http://www.trango.com/pages/moremax.php

well no shit they look sweet but they're more expensive and i think that they're better as a second set of cams b/c you they're like second sizes of two pieces of gear but you still need to have a certain amount of piece for a given climb so i think the Flex cams are a better initial investement. has anyone used the Flex Cams?

I think BD stuff takes more abuse and lasts longer.

i think thats a reservation that i have about them too. BD is what all cams seem to be measured against and Trango's gear doesn't have the best name but they seem to be much more innovative than other companies, maybe there gear now is up to par with BD where as in the past it hasn't been. thats why im wondering about the new cams and not the old ones.

http://www.rockclimbing.com/gear/product.php?p=355

See if that helps you decide. Personally between Metolius and Trango Flex, I'd pick the Metolius. I own a few of them, and really like the feel of them.

that link to rc.com is for the old Flex Cam, they came out with an improved version last year. i checked out the reviews on rc.com for the new ones but the only review on there is for one size so it doesn't really give a good representation of the entire set.

ok, I have to disagree, I actually decided, after long deliberation, that I like my flex cams (the new ones) more than my BD (C3's).
A: They are cheap, and I like that
B: they are lite, and I like that
C: they have a really nice action
D: they place well
E: the stems are more flexable than any other cam I have used, so they take falls from horizontals with no bending or kinking of the wires.

Got two full sets, Placed them and god is it nice to work with these!!!!! but not yet taken a fall on one.

I like the BD's for most but I have a couple of Flexcams to fill in between the 1-2-3 camalot sizes. Nice quality with smooth trigger action, nice long stem with a kevlar sling, I like them for at least a fill in. Hope this helps.