Yellow Z4

Big fan of the Z4’s with the flexible stem that is rigid when you need it

Great Addition To My Rack.

Great addition to my rack. Pair nicely with my totems and love their adaptability. Particularly impressed with the smaller sizes. Narrow heads, but still burly enough to take a beating. Have heard some people say they wouldn't get the larger sizes (purple/green), but I like that they take up so little space on my harness and in my pack, but cover this range in a smaller form factor. Having recently had to bail on some of these after getting caught out in the Black Canyon, I'll definitely be replacing them asap.

Almost The Best Cam Ever Made.

Before this review reads as a negative review, I want to be clear that the Z4s are the best cam ever made. . . But they are in dire need of one tweak that would make them truly the best they could be. I have developed a true love/hate relationship with the Z4s. It's kind of like marrying the love of your life, except every few years they try and file for divorce from you. . The Z4s are hands down the best placing cam on the market. They fit in places that no other cam fit, they're light, and they have incredible holding power. Once you've really climbed on them for a long time, it's truly impossible to replace with any other style cam (that includes totems). Unfortunately, the trigger wires are the least durable components I've ever witnessed on any cam ever made. If you thought the ultralights were bad, these take on a new meaning of fragility. I've had them break on me mid route and I really haven't experienced the lack of durability that they show on any other cam ever made including all of the BD line up. As much as I like the Z4 as an upgrade from the X4, I'd rather have the X4 simply for the fact that I can use them for a decade and they don't die. My Z4s last about 2 years before the wires begin to fray. Pros: - Best placing cam on the market - Double axle while still being incredibly narrow - Fits places no other cam will - Super lightweight - Very sleek and sexy looking Cons: Black Diamond. Please fix the trigger wires. . Adding the heat shrink that is currently on the ultralights could be a decent solution. But seriously BD team. . I'm begging you

Hold well, decent price, sleek feel. Very good compared to others.

Does A Great Job Into

Does a great job into fitting into the smaller cracks. Helps my brain, and my safety! Well done

Light Easy To Use. Have

Light easy to use. Have not fallen on it yet but it places easily.

Very Nice

The best C4 around, smaller, lighter, and more versatile.

Great Cams - Don't Leave The Ground Without Them!

always have the smaller sizes (0. 4 - 0. 1) on my rack

My Favorite Cam

Love z4s for mid size, such as 0. 4-0. 75. They are barely heavier than ultralights, but more durable and are less likely to walk. Love the flexible stem.

Awesome Flex Cam

Reliable in hard to place and/or directional change placements placements

Single Use

Great if you're a pro and get them for free, otherwise, skip. I loved these at first but they just don't hold up to standard or even light usage. You can find many reviews on various platforms of normal usage failures, including ones that lead to popped pieces and dangerous falls. Problems in a nutshell: -The lobes on the single axle cams twist out of place such that you need two hands to reconfigure them before placement. -The lobes on the double axles regularly deform under typical loads and render the cams unusable. -The Trigger wires fray and fall apart during normal storage. What's the point if you fall on these once and can't use them for the next pitch?

Great Cams

These cams are great! The lobes are closer together, side to side, than the c4's and many other camming devices, which allows them to fit into smaller pods and placements.

Bendy Boyz

TBH if I was building out a rack again I'd just get a bunch of these instead of the C4s. Theyre great for horizontals (duh doy) and that rules if you also climb at the Gunks. I'm not going to check but they feel lighter and sit well on a harness. They also hold whips which is the main reason one buys cans.

Worth The Little Bit Of Extra Money!

Super happy with the Z series. For me they are worth the extra bit of money over the C4 series. I would recommend if you are building a double rack to have half(ish) of the rack be the Z4 series because it gives you a bit more flexibility in the placement and sizes.

Flexibilidad Y Fijación

Gran flexibilidad y fijación. La flexibilidad de la pieza minimiza el desplazamiento dentro de la grieta, ya sea que avance al interior o se salga por el movimiento de la cuerda. El único inconveniente es su reducción de resistencia comparada con el C4.