Metolius Master Cams - Update

From the 08 Catalog

In the voice of Kevin from the Office:

Those look awesome.

Another look...

Pic from Mountain Gear

54.99 to 59.99.

I really like the design of the cam release. It would be really hard for the cables to be pulled inadvertently in a fall. (not as true of the U-stem tcus currently on my rack) Props to Metolious. You can bet all be adding these to their brethren on my rack as soon as I can, hopefully in the spring.

-percious

I was told that a rep was calling these "alien killers." I think I will stick with my aliens I have never been impressed by metolius. Aliens are the best small cams on the market. Period.

You folks should definitely listen to Ben Kiessel. That guy is a major time BMF.

I'll just wait until they come out and I can compare them side by side with my aliens and other small pro I have.

aaron is right you should listen to me.

aliens rule,
ben

i'll probably buy a few of these puppies...

John Langston wrote: I'm just planning on bootying a few. They totally look like they're worth a few minutes. $55 on the other hand, I dunno, you can buy an Alien for that.

On the other hand, you'll know the head won't pop off a Master Cam, the axle hole will be drilled in the right location, and every one actually will be appropriately tested and inspected. Not that you wouldn't ordinarily expect that for your $55, but with Metolius, you'll actually receive it.

You know that the only reason Metolius is able to sell any cams is that there are people out there too dumb to place a cam without the Range Finder. Also I guess there are the first time buyers that don't know any better.

Ben Kiessel wrote:You know that the only reason Metolius is able to sell any cams is that there are people out there too dumb to place a cam without the Range Finder. Also I guess there are the first time buyers that don't know any better.

Weak troll, try again later.

JL

Can you think of any other reason people would buy Metolius? I can't.

Oh, sorry Saxfiend if I offended you, I didn't see the rack of Metolius cams in your profile pic until now. So which of the two is your excuse for buying them?

Ben,

You are awesome. I will listen to you.

Kevin

Ben Kiessel wrote:You know that the only reason Metolius is able to sell any cams is that there are people out there too dumb to place a cam without the Range Finder.

What about the thousands of units they sold before they even made the range finder? (which I think is kinda useless, by the way).

IMHO, Metolius makes the #3 cam, behind BD (#1) and CCH Alien (#2).

Maybe this new cam will bump them up to #2 in my book. I'm kind of excited to try them out.

I wonder what's up with the Metolius-haters....?

Anybody got word on when they'll hit the street.. er.. crags?

--Marc

Ben Kiessel wrote:Oh, sorry Saxfiend if I offended you

Not offended . . . just bored. A troll with no entertainment value, however faint, isn't worth posting. Not even on rockclimbing.com. Better luck next time.

JL

The "range finder" is a gimmick, but overall Metolius has a great reputation (my TCUs have performed beyond reproach)

I'm going to go out and buy some metolius cams as soon as they come out with an LED readout with optional sound indicator....uhm.. then I'll feel safe above my gear. These new jobs do look pretty nice though.

Marc,

Mgear is saying January 20, 2008.

John