A spring-loaded camming device (also SLCD, cam or friend) is a piece of rock climbing or mountaineeringprotectionequipment. It consists of two, three, or four cams mounted on a common axle or two adjacent axles, so that pulling on the axle forces the cams to spread farther apart. This is then attached to a sling and carabiner at the end of the stem. The SLCD is used by pulling on the "trigger" (a small handle) so the cams move together, then inserting it into a crack or pocket in the rock and releasing the trigger to allow the cams to expand. A pull on the rope, such as that generated by a climber falling, will cause a properly placed SLCD to convert the pulling force along the stem of the unit into outwards pressure on the rock, generating massive amounts of friction and preventing the removal of the unit from the rock. Because of the large forces which are exerted on the rock when an SLCD is fallen on, it is very important that SLCDs are only placed in solid, strong rock.
Use of SLCD#Spring Loaded Camming Device#How to use SLCD?#mountain equipment #
Use of SLCD#Spring Loaded Camming Device #How to use SLCD?#mountain equipment #
published: 11 Jul 2024
Rock Climbing - Placing a Camming device for protection
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This film talks through how to place a camming device. It is part of a series of 17 films. We run through walking to the crag, using the guide book, checking weather and locating your climb. Once a climb is chosen looking at leading the climb and belaying your second up.
This is just an overview, so if you want more details about the different stages look at the single pitch leading playlist for wire placement, cam placement, thread placement, torque nut placement, belaying a leader, and 8 different belay set ups for the top of a route:)
The guys here are climbing in Northwest Scotland at Reiff just north of Ullapool.
published: 07 Aug 2018
An Introduction To Cams
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Spring Loaded Camming Devices
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published: 15 Mar 2012
Building Anchors with Spring Loaded Cams: Pull Test Using Metolius Camming Units.
This video shows only a brief encounter with "suspect material" and that not every placement is a good one. No camming units were hurt in this making of this video.
Building anchors with camming units (also known as cams or SLCDs) is not nearly as easy as it may appear. Each cam is rated for a tension or vector pull. The rating is determined by the size of the cam, proper placement of the cam and the material or rock. Whether a leading climbing, setting a belay and main anchor for "the second" in multi-pitch climbs, setting up a top rope climb or a host of rescue and rigging scenarios ranging from setting up high directional (AHD or artificial high directionals) to calculated endeavors like high lines or slacklining (although... this would be a very very precise place for cams.)
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published: 25 Jun 2013
A beginners guide to placing a cam (friend)
Looking at how the cam works, how to place it in a crack and how we can tell if the placement is good or poor.
published: 20 Apr 2020
Climbing gear: how to check your camming devices
Care and maintenance of your climbing gear.
A series of short films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with DMM.
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/caring-for-equipment
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published: 09 Mar 2017
Device that Saves Climbers!
Climbing cams bring life-saving potential to rock climbing! These ingenious tools expand in rock cracks, increasing grip with each pull, ensuring unmatched safety and reliability without additional attachments.
#tech #interestingfacts #rockclimbing #safetydevice #shorts
published: 09 May 2024
Recently purchased some Totem cams! New favorite piece of gear! #shorts #rockclimbing #tradclimbing
published: 01 Dec 2022
mountain climber placing camming device in rock crack
mountain climber placing camming device in rock crack
published: 03 May 2020
How to place Camming Devices
We have teamed up with Plas-Y-Brenin to find out the difference between a Prussik and a French Prussik. We will be explaining everything from putting on harnesses and tying figure of eights, to building belays and leading; all through the medium of veterans Dave Evans, Dave Rudkin and Jack Geldard. Everyone from beginners to the sport, to experts will find these instructional videos useful for learning and polishing up on essential skills.
In this video, Dave Evans and Jack Geldard talk through Camming Devices
Visit our website http://www.glenmorelodge.org.uk or call us on 01479 861256
This film talks through how to place a camming device. It is part of a series of ...
Visit our website http://www.glenmorelodge.org.uk or call us on 01479 861256
This film talks through how to place a camming device. It is part of a series of 17 films. We run through walking to the crag, using the guide book, checking weather and locating your climb. Once a climb is chosen looking at leading the climb and belaying your second up.
This is just an overview, so if you want more details about the different stages look at the single pitch leading playlist for wire placement, cam placement, thread placement, torque nut placement, belaying a leader, and 8 different belay set ups for the top of a route:)
The guys here are climbing in Northwest Scotland at Reiff just north of Ullapool.
Visit our website http://www.glenmorelodge.org.uk or call us on 01479 861256
This film talks through how to place a camming device. It is part of a series of 17 films. We run through walking to the crag, using the guide book, checking weather and locating your climb. Once a climb is chosen looking at leading the climb and belaying your second up.
This is just an overview, so if you want more details about the different stages look at the single pitch leading playlist for wire placement, cam placement, thread placement, torque nut placement, belaying a leader, and 8 different belay set ups for the top of a route:)
The guys here are climbing in Northwest Scotland at Reiff just north of Ullapool.
http://www.unclippedclimbing.wordpress.com
Visit our blog for more information and great videos!
Spring Loaded Camming Devices
These are my opinions seek pro...
http://www.unclippedclimbing.wordpress.com
Visit our blog for more information and great videos!
Spring Loaded Camming Devices
These are my opinions seek profesional instruction.
http://www.unclippedclimbing.wordpress.com
Visit our blog for more information and great videos!
Spring Loaded Camming Devices
These are my opinions seek profesional instruction.
This video shows only a brief encounter with "suspect material" and that not every placement is a good one. No camming units were hurt in this making of this vi...
This video shows only a brief encounter with "suspect material" and that not every placement is a good one. No camming units were hurt in this making of this video.
Building anchors with camming units (also known as cams or SLCDs) is not nearly as easy as it may appear. Each cam is rated for a tension or vector pull. The rating is determined by the size of the cam, proper placement of the cam and the material or rock. Whether a leading climbing, setting a belay and main anchor for "the second" in multi-pitch climbs, setting up a top rope climb or a host of rescue and rigging scenarios ranging from setting up high directional (AHD or artificial high directionals) to calculated endeavors like high lines or slacklining (although... this would be a very very precise place for cams.)
Products in the video:
- Metolius Climbing Camming Units
- Sterling Rope
- Kuhl Clothing
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This video shows only a brief encounter with "suspect material" and that not every placement is a good one. No camming units were hurt in this making of this video.
Building anchors with camming units (also known as cams or SLCDs) is not nearly as easy as it may appear. Each cam is rated for a tension or vector pull. The rating is determined by the size of the cam, proper placement of the cam and the material or rock. Whether a leading climbing, setting a belay and main anchor for "the second" in multi-pitch climbs, setting up a top rope climb or a host of rescue and rigging scenarios ranging from setting up high directional (AHD or artificial high directionals) to calculated endeavors like high lines or slacklining (although... this would be a very very precise place for cams.)
Products in the video:
- Metolius Climbing Camming Units
- Sterling Rope
- Kuhl Clothing
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• Rigging Lab Academy Website: https://rigginglabacademy.com/
• Rescue Response Gear Website: https://www.rescueresponse.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiggingLabAcademyCommunity/
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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/rigginglabacad
Care and maintenance of your climbing gear.
A series of short films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with DMM.
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/caring-f...
Care and maintenance of your climbing gear.
A series of short films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with DMM.
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/caring-for-equipment
http://dmmclimbing.com
http://tv.thebmc.co.uk
We're the BMC. Climb walls, rocks, hills, ice or mountains? Join us. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/join
Care and maintenance of your climbing gear.
A series of short films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with DMM.
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/caring-for-equipment
http://dmmclimbing.com
http://tv.thebmc.co.uk
We're the BMC. Climb walls, rocks, hills, ice or mountains? Join us. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/join
Climbing cams bring life-saving potential to rock climbing! These ingenious tools expand in rock cracks, increasing grip with each pull, ensuring unmatched safe...
Climbing cams bring life-saving potential to rock climbing! These ingenious tools expand in rock cracks, increasing grip with each pull, ensuring unmatched safety and reliability without additional attachments.
#tech #interestingfacts #rockclimbing #safetydevice #shorts
Climbing cams bring life-saving potential to rock climbing! These ingenious tools expand in rock cracks, increasing grip with each pull, ensuring unmatched safety and reliability without additional attachments.
#tech #interestingfacts #rockclimbing #safetydevice #shorts
We have teamed up with Plas-Y-Brenin to find out the difference between a Prussik and a French Prussik. We will be explaining everything from putting on harness...
We have teamed up with Plas-Y-Brenin to find out the difference between a Prussik and a French Prussik. We will be explaining everything from putting on harnesses and tying figure of eights, to building belays and leading; all through the medium of veterans Dave Evans, Dave Rudkin and Jack Geldard. Everyone from beginners to the sport, to experts will find these instructional videos useful for learning and polishing up on essential skills.
In this video, Dave Evans and Jack Geldard talk through Camming Devices
We have teamed up with Plas-Y-Brenin to find out the difference between a Prussik and a French Prussik. We will be explaining everything from putting on harnesses and tying figure of eights, to building belays and leading; all through the medium of veterans Dave Evans, Dave Rudkin and Jack Geldard. Everyone from beginners to the sport, to experts will find these instructional videos useful for learning and polishing up on essential skills.
In this video, Dave Evans and Jack Geldard talk through Camming Devices
Visit our website http://www.glenmorelodge.org.uk or call us on 01479 861256
This film talks through how to place a camming device. It is part of a series of 17 films. We run through walking to the crag, using the guide book, checking weather and locating your climb. Once a climb is chosen looking at leading the climb and belaying your second up.
This is just an overview, so if you want more details about the different stages look at the single pitch leading playlist for wire placement, cam placement, thread placement, torque nut placement, belaying a leader, and 8 different belay set ups for the top of a route:)
The guys here are climbing in Northwest Scotland at Reiff just north of Ullapool.
http://www.unclippedclimbing.wordpress.com
Visit our blog for more information and great videos!
Spring Loaded Camming Devices
These are my opinions seek profesional instruction.
This video shows only a brief encounter with "suspect material" and that not every placement is a good one. No camming units were hurt in this making of this video.
Building anchors with camming units (also known as cams or SLCDs) is not nearly as easy as it may appear. Each cam is rated for a tension or vector pull. The rating is determined by the size of the cam, proper placement of the cam and the material or rock. Whether a leading climbing, setting a belay and main anchor for "the second" in multi-pitch climbs, setting up a top rope climb or a host of rescue and rigging scenarios ranging from setting up high directional (AHD or artificial high directionals) to calculated endeavors like high lines or slacklining (although... this would be a very very precise place for cams.)
Products in the video:
- Metolius Climbing Camming Units
- Sterling Rope
- Kuhl Clothing
------
Be Social With Us
• Rigging Lab Academy Website: https://rigginglabacademy.com/
• Rescue Response Gear Website: https://www.rescueresponse.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiggingLabAcademyCommunity/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rigginglabacademy/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/rigginglabacad
Care and maintenance of your climbing gear.
A series of short films produced exclusively for BMC TV in association with DMM.
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/caring-for-equipment
http://dmmclimbing.com
http://tv.thebmc.co.uk
We're the BMC. Climb walls, rocks, hills, ice or mountains? Join us. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/join
Climbing cams bring life-saving potential to rock climbing! These ingenious tools expand in rock cracks, increasing grip with each pull, ensuring unmatched safety and reliability without additional attachments.
#tech #interestingfacts #rockclimbing #safetydevice #shorts
We have teamed up with Plas-Y-Brenin to find out the difference between a Prussik and a French Prussik. We will be explaining everything from putting on harnesses and tying figure of eights, to building belays and leading; all through the medium of veterans Dave Evans, Dave Rudkin and Jack Geldard. Everyone from beginners to the sport, to experts will find these instructional videos useful for learning and polishing up on essential skills.
In this video, Dave Evans and Jack Geldard talk through Camming Devices
A spring-loaded camming device (also SLCD, cam or friend) is a piece of rock climbing or mountaineeringprotectionequipment. It consists of two, three, or four cams mounted on a common axle or two adjacent axles, so that pulling on the axle forces the cams to spread farther apart. This is then attached to a sling and carabiner at the end of the stem. The SLCD is used by pulling on the "trigger" (a small handle) so the cams move together, then inserting it into a crack or pocket in the rock and releasing the trigger to allow the cams to expand. A pull on the rope, such as that generated by a climber falling, will cause a properly placed SLCD to convert the pulling force along the stem of the unit into outwards pressure on the rock, generating massive amounts of friction and preventing the removal of the unit from the rock. Because of the large forces which are exerted on the rock when an SLCD is fallen on, it is very important that SLCDs are only placed in solid, strong rock.