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Black Diamond Introduces #7 and #8 Cams, For Real

The new cams come two days after the brand's amazing April fools joke

Black Diamond’s April fools joke was the introduction of a #21 Camalot. For years, the brand has has lead the way in creative April first fun and this year they’re following it up with two much-wanted cams: the #7 and #8. Visit here for more info.

In the days of yore, there was once fear when you confronted the gaping maw of a heinous, unprotectable wide pitch. Today, you can finally control that fear. Because hanging from your harness is a shiny new #7 and #8 Camalot C4, waiting to tame the monster.

The Beta

•    Innovative trigger keeper for compact racking
•    Sling is updated visually for easier differentiation when racking
•    Double-axle design offers the widest range ever invented
•    C-Loop continuous cable stem design is strong and durable
•    Color-coded for easy identification
•    LiteWire Rackpack available for easy racking (see Carabiners)

#7 and #8 Cams

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