Metolius

Metolius Ultralight TCU

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Description

Designed for great performance when alpine, aid or free climbing, the Metolius Ultralight TCU™ mini cam is lightweight and has a narrow head width that allows it to fit where other cams won't. Built with a Range Finder feedback system, the Ultralight TCU™ is easier and safer to place and the U-shaped, stainless steel body provides greater durability than single-stem units and unparalleled control during placement and retraction. Sold one at a time; choose one size from 00-4; all sizes may not be in stock.

Specifications

  • World's best selling mini-cam
  • 7075 T-6 aluminum CNC machined for much greater precision than stamped or extruded cams
  • Color-coded sewn slings and tubing
  • Narrow head width for the most placement options
  • Direct Axle Technology™ (DAT™) makes Ultralight TCUs the lightest cams units in the world
  • DAT allows for more placement options in shallow, narrow, or bottoming placements
  • DAT makes tricky placements easier due to better cam lobe visibility, especially in the small sizes
  • 13 mm Dyneema slings are lighter and less bulky
  • Ranger Finder tells you at a glance if you've chosen the right size cam for the placement
  • Optimized cam angle for more outward force
  • Wider cam faces for more grip
  • U-shaped body for greater durability & unparalleled control during placement and retraction
  • CE/UIAA certified
  • Hand built, inspected and individually tested to 1/2 rated strength in Bend, Oregon
  • Choose one of six sizes (00-4):
  • Size 00: gray; dimensions 0.34-0.47 in; strength 5 kN; weight 1.4 oz
  • Size 0: purple; dimensions 0.39-0.59 in; strength 5 kN; weight 1.5 oz
  • Size 1: blue; dimensions 0.49-0.71 in; strength 8 kN; weight 1.8 oz
  • Size 1: yellow; dimensions 0.62-0.89 in; strength 10 kN; weight 2.0 oz
  • Size 3: orange; dimensions 0.74-1.04 in; strength 10 kN; weight 2.1 oz
  • Size 4: red; dimensions 0.93-1.32 in; strength 10 kN; weight 2.4 oz

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Review Summary

5 out of 5

3 Reviews

Pros
  • Build quality: 1
  • Ease of use: 1
  • Great design: 1
  • Great value: 1

Durability: 4 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5

3 Ratings & Reviews

Really light, easy to use.
October 01, 2009

These cams are the lightest out there. I can hardly tell its in my hand. The U-shaped stem is great too, for the single finger/thumb placements. If you're in a tight spot, or the cam gets stuck kinda deep, the metal trigger is durable and small enough to be pulled with a nut tool, making it super easy to remove. You should definitely get a few of these to fill out your small gear rack.

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Durability: 4 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
TypeOfClimbing: Sport / 5
Tradnewbie
from Durham, NC
35-44 yrs

Great Cam
April 05, 2011

Light weight, smooth operation, range finding marks are very useful for newbies. Everyone needs a few of these on their rack. Its a classic design at a great price.

Pros: Great design, Build quality, Ease of use, Great value

GREAT PRICE, GREAT CAM
April 09, 2009

As mentioned in the description "the U-shaped... body provides... unparalleled control during placement and retraction." In laymen terms, you can pull the trigger back with only one finger on the outside of the U or the middle, unlike single stem cams (two finger min). It's real nice if you're in a weird positions trying to finagle it into or out of place. No plastic parts either (i.e. trigger), which means more durable. They're perfect for a normal parallel crack, but I'd recommend C3s for anything smaller than blue for the narrow head and strength. Did I mention they're light (for a cam)?

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