Doubling up on big cams: WC or BD?
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I've seen this discussed before, as in, which is better (particularly pre-C4 vs WC), but I haven't seen comments on doubling up in these larger sizes, so here goes. |
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The big Camalots are narrower, so the tendency for them to twist is greater. |
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Personally I think the double axle on the BD is superior and the cam lobes are less likely to invert, twist, and become jingus if accidentally bumped with a foot, arm, or rope in the crack. Most of the times it's not an issue, but every now and then it gets weird. The WC 6 is rumored to be better in the "tipped out" position than the BD, (probably because it's wider) but it's hard to say exactly. |
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something else to consider is availability. I cant remember the last time I saw a WC #6 on sale anywhere, and the #5's are pretty rare. |
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The WC Tech Friends have been discontinued. You can still find a #5, but it's tough to find a #6. Supposedly, WC will be coming out with 5 & 6 helium friends in the next year or so. |
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Info on what wild country calls "new friends" 5 and 6. Look a lot like the tech friends... |
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Just came across this, as I'm doubling up on cams now. I'm going with Friends for the big stuff, as they're significantly lighter with almost identical range. |