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Reslinging Old BD Cams 2021

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Stefan Matwijec · · New York, NY · Joined Jan 2018 · Points: 35

I bought this at IME in North Conway

I'm looking to get this 3rd Gen c4? re-slung. I'm pretty sure BD wont do it at this point (correct me if I'm wrong).

I have found some other places Runout customs, Yates, Mtn Tools but I don't have any experience with these companies or others and would like some advice. 

Also would it be super faux pas to just re-sling it with cord and call it good? 

Thanks for the help

Dan Mack · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2015 · Points: 115

Good to go with cord 

Ben V · · Central Maine · Joined Nov 2016 · Points: 2,007

Cord is fine, just make sure it's not the cheapo stuff at REI. I've used mountain tools before and they did a fantastic job. 

Andy Eiter · · Madison, WI · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 276

I had 3rd gen BDs reslung by Runout Customs a couple years ago around this time. The turnaround was fast (couple weeks?) and I didn’t die when I fell on one. Ymmv ygd

John Penca · · North Little Rock · Joined Sep 2018 · Points: 0

Mountain Tools does a great job. Why have bulky knots on a cord when a sewn sling is so much cleaner?

Levi X · · Washington · Joined Nov 2017 · Points: 63
John Pencawrote:

Mountain Tools does a great job. Why have bulky knots on a cord when a sewn sling is so much cleaner?

$$$$

Stefan Matwijec · · New York, NY · Joined Jan 2018 · Points: 35
Levi Xwrote:

$$$$

$$$$$ This plays an important part in me hobbling together my first Frankenrack. 

But maybe I want shiny new slings on my gear

phylp phylp · · Upland · Joined May 2015 · Points: 1,142

Mountain Tools is great. You can pick your color and either nylon or spectra. 

Kate Sedrowski · · Golden, CO · Joined Jun 2016 · Points: 0

Runout Customs is awesome, and I was super impressed by the turnaround time when I used them.

Black Diamond (I don't know if they would resling this or not) took absolutely forever.

Doug Simpson · · Westminster, CO · Joined Apr 2018 · Points: 157

I believe black diamond will re-sling these. I just sent 3 of these at the beginning of March (March 8th to be exact), and they are scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. I will follow up with pics once they are back in my hands. Hopefully, I don't open my box to a note saying "Sorry, we can't re-sling these"

Mtn Cat · · Denver, CO · Joined Jul 2011 · Points: 21

I'll second (or third or fourth) Runout Customs. I got about 20 cams reslung this winter, and they turned them around in about a week and a half (from when I mailed them to when I got them back). The slings look basically identical to those on brand-new cams, I have no concerns about their safety or quality.

Stefan Matwijec · · New York, NY · Joined Jan 2018 · Points: 35

Thank you all for the thoughtful responses!! 

Brian in SLC · · Sandy, UT · Joined Oct 2003 · Points: 22,822

The hole looks big enough to take a tech sling...like a BD dynex or Mammut contact.  Would also give the option to extend.

30cm sling might be doable.

Alan Toka · · Phoenix · Joined Dec 2018 · Points: 10

Mountain Tools did a great job on my cams.

Doug Simpson · · Westminster, CO · Joined Apr 2018 · Points: 157
Doug Simpsonwrote:

I believe black diamond will re-sling these. I just sent 3 of these at the beginning of March (March 8th to be exact), and they are scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. I will follow up with pics once they are back in my hands. Hopefully, I don't open my box to a note saying "Sorry, we can't re-sling these"

Alrighty, here's your answer: Yes. Total time from sending them off to getting them back was 25 days.

Steve Williams · · The state of confusion · Joined Jul 2005 · Points: 235

My experience with Runout Customs was EXCELLENT!  Did a great job and had my cams back quickly.  Go with Luke!

Eddie Purcell · · A Crag Near You · Joined May 2019 · Points: 297

Runout for sure. He also makes some sick haul bags! 

mountainhick · · Black Hawk, Franktown, CO · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 120

Ditto Luke at Runout.

K Go · · Seattle, WA · Joined Oct 2017 · Points: 170

Seth on FirstPersonBeta just slung his with a doubled up loop of cord it looks like. Should be plenty strong enough if you don't mind the bulky knot, and seems like it gives you the option to extend it.

Stefan Matwijec · · New York, NY · Joined Jan 2018 · Points: 35

Wow now I'm going to die of analysis paralysis haha 

Those BD factory reslings look bomber also considering RC because I like the website and what you all said!

I will probably try to add a few more from this generation and then get the resling!

The dirtbag in me just wants to leave the 6mm doubled loop I strung up, my wife votes for the resling, time will tell! 

Nathaniel Ward · · Winston-Salem, NC · Joined Feb 2019 · Points: 211
Stefan Matwijecwrote:

I bought this at IME in North Conway

I'm looking to get this 3rd Gen c4? re-slung. I'm pretty sure BD wont do it at this point (correct me if I'm wrong).

I have found some other places Runout customs, Yates, Mtn Tools but I don't have any experience with these companies or others and would like some advice. 

Also would it be super faux pas to just re-sling it with cord and call it good? 

Thanks for the help

Cord is 100% safe, use 5.5mm spectra power cord or equivalent. Also Runout customs is good and quick turnaround. 

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Trad Climbing
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