Metolius Ultralight TCU
TCUs are great for both alpine and free climbing, where weight is a critical factor. Aid climbers also love 'em because their narrow head width allows them to fit so many placements that other cams won't, like shallow seams, pockets and pin scars. And Metolius's Range Finder available on larger-sized cams — tells you at a glance if you've grabbed the right size cam for the placement.
This cam's stainless steel, U-shaped body offers more durability than single-stem units, plus greater control during placement and retraction. Their direct to the axle (D.A.T.) technology has helped Metolius make this best-selling mini cam even lighter. DAT also makes tricky placements easier, due to better cam lobe visibility, especially in the smaller sizes. Hand built, inspected and individually proof tested in Bend, Ore.
- TCUs are great for both alpine and free climbing, where weight is a critical factor
- Narrow head width
- Direct Axle Technology makes Ultralight TCUs the lightest cams in the world
- 13 mm Dyneema slings
- Ranger Finder tells you at a glance if you've chosen the right cam
- Optimized cam angle for more outward force
- Wider cam faces
- U-shaped body
- Machined cam stops
- Color-coded sewn slings and tubing
- Made of 7075 T-6 aluminum
- CE/UIAA certified
| Size | Range | Strength | Weight |
| 00 (gray) | 0.34 / 0.55" (8.5 / 14.0 mm) |
1100 lbf (5 kN) |
1.4 oz (41 g) |
| 0 (purple) | 0.39 / 0.61" (10.0 / 15.5 mm) |
1100 lbf (5 kN) |
1.5 oz (43 g) |
| 1 (blue) | 0.49 / 0.77" (12.5 / 19.5 mm) |
1800 lbf (8 kN) |
1.8 oz (50 g) |
| 2* (yellow) | 0.62 / 0.97" (15.5 / 24.5 mm) |
2250 lbf (10 kN) |
2.0 oz (57 g) |
| 3* (orange) | 0.74 / 1.13" (18.5 / 29 mm) |
2250 lbf (10 kN) |
2.1 oz (59 g) |
| 4* (red) | 0.93 / 1.40" (23.5 / 35.5 mm) |
2250 lbf (10 kN) |
2.4 oz (68 g) |
* Denotes cam sizes w/Range Finder Feature.
