Camalot Ultralight
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Why We Like The Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight
We love that Black Diamond shaved a quarter of the weight off its best-selling camming device to make the Camalot Ultralight more appropriate for long approaches and alpine climbing. A critical glance will show that each cam weighs a couple ounces less than its appropriately sized C4 counterpart, and although that doesn't seem like much, when you're hauling three number threes up Castleton's North Face, numerous threes and fours for Lone Peak's Hyperform, or a desert rack up Washer Woman, these ultralight beauties really make a world of difference.
Black Diamond achieved a lighter weight out of the already light C4 by replacing the stem with continuous Dyneema rope infused in plastic. Black Diamond also optimized the stem and thumb loop to enhance ergonomics while placing and cleaning. But the double-axle design for passive placements, as well as the color-coded design, Black Diamond left unchanged, because if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Details
- Camalot Ultralight is 25% lighter than the C4
- Double-axle design offers the widest range
- Dyneema core stem design is strong, durable, and low-profile
- Ergonomically optimized stem and thumb loop for
- Color-coded anodization for ease of use
- Item #BLD00HZ
- Material
- [sling] Dyneema
- Placement Range
- [0.4] 15.5 - 26.7 mm, [0.5] 19.6 - 33.5 mm, [0.75] 23.9 - 41.2 mm, [1] 30.2 - 52.1 mm, [2] 37.2 - 64.9 mm, [3] 50.7 - 87.9 mm, [4] 66 - 114.7 mm
- Strength
- [0.4] 8 kN, [0.5] 10 kN, [0.75 - 4] 12 kN
- Cam Lobes
- 4
- Axle
- double
- Stem
- single, [core] Dyneema
- Claimed Weight
- [0.4] 2.2oz, [0.5] 2.6oz, [0.75] 3.1oz, [1] 3.6oz, [2] 4.4oz, [3] 5.9oz, [4] 8oz
- Activity
- climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 59 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 8, 2025
Ultralight >>>> everything !
I absolutely love these cams. I own the old non-ultralight versions & the weight difference on a full rack is noticeable. If you’re debating between the two- go with these! The price increase is worth it in my opinion.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 24, 2024
Love my new Ultralight #4 Camalot
Glad to replace my old #4 with this cam that seems about half the weight. I've been slowly replacing my old camalots with the ultralight version. Sure do wish the 3-1/2 would be released as ultralight. . .
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 12, 2024
A Weight difference you can feel
Upgrading to ultralight cams from my previous 2015 C4 cams is huge difference in weight. Looking forward to feeling lighter for some big alpine days.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 25, 2024
Light and Lindy.
Gradually replacing rack of C4s with the ultralights. No complaints.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
October 17, 2024
Smooth Action
Super smooth action and uncannily light, can't wait to test in the field
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 11, 2024
Noticeably lighter
Great cams that live up to the name. I get that the expiration date could scare people but if you use them lots it’s well worth the upgrade from the normal ones.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
September 6, 2024
So great for alpine, or anything steep
Just got back from an alpine trip in Switzerland. The ultralights size 2 and 3 came on every route and excelled. #4 on selected routes. Barely noticeable in the pack on the approach, or on the harness. Seems like they have not caught on so much in Europe - my Swiss guide partner was wowed. We had to leave 2 behind on a rappel misadventure. Came home and immediately replaced! Durability seems acceptable despite the lighter construction
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 22, 2024
Light
Worth the extra dough if you need the weight savings.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 9, 2024
Go figure, ultralight is.. lighter!
Significantly lighter than the Camalot 4. No complaints.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 24, 2024
beautiful rugged.
So I just completed my 180th ascent of El Capitan a week ago. for my 60 th birthday I treated my self to a selection of ultra-light cams, BD colored carbiners, and some other BD cams. LOVE EM! I have been climbing for 40+ years and I placed my first camming device 39 years ago! (Yeah, it wasn't a BD) I have tried a variety of other cams, some have their advantages, alas, I NEVER go up El Capitan without BD cams since they first were on my rack some 35+ years ago. You just can't beat their reliability.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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