Updated Mastercams?

I recall that the updated Metolius Mastercams were supposed to be released in late summer/early fall? Has that occurred yet?

Yes it has! It also comes with a price increase...

They are now called "Ultralight Master Cams."

Here is the link: backcountrygear.com/metoliu…

IMO definitely worth the upgraded (less floppy) stem for the larger sizes, but I would still buy the cheaper ones in the smaller sizes.

-Dan

It's not often that a company takes a major step backward, but Metolius has accomplished just that with the introduction of the new Mastercams. The lack of a thumb loop will make them unappealing to the majority of trad climbers, and unappealing to 100% of aid climbers. This is one new product that I have zero interest in.

I just can't believe they haven't gotten into the dual axle game.

I'm excited for the removal of the thumb loop, never really liked those thumb loops. And they are lighter so thats a win win for me. I hope the 7 and the 8 are not to floppy

I hope they stay single axle forever, love the action on their cams

Edit:

Dan L. wrote:Yes it has! It also comes with a price increase... -Dan

Personally, I was really hoping Metolius would change the Mastercam trigger assembly.

At least on the video I saw of the cams, the dyneema sling appears to be stiff enough to be like a thumb loop for trad climbers, but no actual thumb loops sucks for anyone wanting to do aid.

scienceguy288 wrote:I recall that the updated Metolius Mastercams were supposed to be released in late summer/early fall? Has that occurred yet?

Trevor. wrote:Personally, I was really hoping Metolius would change the Mastercam trigger assembly.

Dan L. wrote:At least on the video I saw of the cams, the dyneema sling appears to be stiff enough to be like a thumb loop for trad climbers, but no actual thumb loops sucks for anyone wanting to do aid.