New Wired Bliss Cams

Hey all,

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with current production Wried Bliss cams. They have a TCU and also a four cam line and I was just curious if anyone owned and used them. They are not UIAA certified.

Thanks.

No one going to comment? Surprising. I've heard good things, but never used them. Supertopo might be a better place to ask.

Btw, UIAA certification isn't needed unless they sell in the EU. The certification is expensive, so not surprising they'd not get it if they don't plan on selling there.

I had a set. They are built to last. Truly bombproof pro. If you like U-stem cams, they are hard to beat. I would climb on them without hesitation. Don't be concerned about them not having UIAA cert.

My buddy has a set I've used quite a bit. I like them.

Been climbing on them for several years and very happy with their performance. Generally, if you like any of the other comparable U stem TCU's these are great units climber made in the USA. I do have a set of c3's that get used often too.

Huh, interesting. Seems all you guys like them as good strong cams.

How well do they place? Do they have hard metal lobes or softer ones like Aliens? Do they walk much?

I understand the reasons a why a company wouldn't get the testing done to be CE and UIAA certified but it still concerns me a bit. These certs use standardized testing and make companies back up their claims. I noticed the smallest Wired Bliss is rated to 10KN. A similar size C3 is 6KN, and Metolius TCU 6.4 KN. So you kinda gotta wonder a bit.

thanks guys

Eric, while I understand your concern, I think it is misplaced. I prefer single-stem double-axle cams over U-stem cams. That is the ONLY reason I don't use Wired Bliss cams. IMHO, they are as reliable as anything else out there and probably more durable than most. I don't know about the lobes, but I liked using them and did not notice any difficulties with walking or placing. If you want U-stem cams, I think you can buy Wired Bliss with confidence.

Eric Mountford wrote:I understand the reasons a why a company wouldn't get the testing done to be CE and UIAA certified but it still concerns me a bit. These certs use standardized testing and make companies back up their claims.

WB are really good.. I have used them since the 80's a bit softer cam material 6061 i think..but still well made.

never had any issues

Thanks for all your replies guys. It's very appreciated. I think I'll be making WB my next set of small cams.

Wired Bliss cams are awesome, no need to worry about anything with them.  Wired bliss originated in flagstaff Arizona, where I live, and I have always had them on my rack, good for any kind of climbing from short one pitchers to bigwalls. The .4 is amazing as a very small bomber cam and the single finger trigger can’t be beat.  An often missed advantage of the single finger trigger is that if they become overcammed and stuck, can sling the trigger with a girth-hitch and yard on the sling which pulls the trigger and they pop right out.  Super light, super strong, a shame they are no longer available.

Douglas Lubes wrote: Wired Bliss cams are awesome, no need to worry about anything with them.  Wired bliss originated in flagstaff Arizona, where I live, and I have always had them on my rack, good for any kind of climbing from short one pitchers to bigwalls. The .4 is amazing as a very small bomber cam and the single finger trigger can’t be beat.  An often missed advantage of the single finger trigger is that if they become overcammed and stuck, can sling the trigger with a girth-hitch and yard on the sling which pulls the trigger and they pop right out.  Super light, super strong, a shame they are no longer available.

is the "single finger trigger" design the one that looks like a Metolius Powercam? if so I'm wondering if there's a difference as they look very similar?

Isn't Wired Bliss long gone?  I guess they just fixed cams for a while, but even that was years ago, wasn't it?