Totemcam is a manufacturer in the Basque Country, France and they produce these cams locally (a direct loading camming device system). A new rival for Camalot and other Aliens with an assembly type based on a “flexible” cables system. Our first impressions were that these cams are light and easy to use, even if the spring is a bit stiff at first. They nestle into the cracks easily and are taken out just as easily even when well positioned.
But the real advantage to this system that sets them apart from the competition is that you can fix them inside holes. Thanks to the flexible cables that fold and take the shape of the rock. In the event of a fall, a Totemcam in a hole works in the axis without a lever effect and the amplification of the cables on each cam head spreads out the pressure equally. The way that the device is assembled with a strap on two autonomous elements leaves the carabiner free to move and the chock stays in position.
Beautifully crafted ‘toys’, well thought out, finished and reliable ! This is the real bonus for completing your collection of friends with 5 numbers in the small and medium diameters, from 0.65 to 1.50 and at a reasonable price. It is a shame that they do not manufacture a complete set to the largest size…
We used this equipment over a long period of time
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