Zero Friends
“New products appear from time to time that make routes easier and sometimes people claim these advances warrant grade revisions. I know these claims are for real. Zeros will do much more than we can yet imagine. Speed times will shrink and grades really will need adjustment. These are the indispensable granite tools for the 21st century.”
Kevin Thaw - Big waller, alpinist and all round athlete
Kevin's no fool - and he's right. Zeros were greeted with astonishment when they were shown at the worlds trade shows in 2002 and since then they've proved to be in a league of their own - fitting in where nothing else can or will..
As a company dedicated to meeting then beating the standards of the day the Zeros project was the essential first part of our 21st century overhaul.
This overhaul was dedicated to making the lightest gear possible. Inspired by the new era of speed ascents in the Valley by the Hubers, Dean Potter, Leo Houlding and the new wave of uber-difficult clean-aid routes others we felt that the time was ripe for the original cam company to make its contribution. Talking to our guys 'on the ground' and plenty of retailers we tried to figure was missing from the rack - what tools could make the difference? Something that could advance tiny 'clean' placements, that was so light it was no burden to carry, that was so flexible at the head it wouldn't lever out or break the placement?
For all of these questions there seemed one obvious solution and the Zeros project was born. A success from day one these incredible cams have a combination of features that makes us sure that Zeros are 'clever' enough and strong enough to satisfy the demands of cutting edge climbers for the ultimate tool in their quest for more and more extreme adventures.The smallest and lightest cams ever made, Zero Friends were designed without compromise; flexible, strong and reliable, they are perfect for free or aid climbing and essential kit on every hardcore rack.
For 2011 Zero 1 and 2 are longer making them easier to place.
Features:
Direct Loading Axle, Camstops, Guided Triggers, Flexistem, Original 13.75 Cam angle, Light 10mm Dyn Extendable Sling, Colour coded.
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| Zero 1 | Purple | 5.5mm - 7.8mm | 0.22" - 0.31" | 25g / .88oz | 3 kN | 3 kN | N/A |
| Zero 2 | Green | 7.0mm - 9.8mm | 0.28" - 0.31" | 32g / 1.13oz | 4 kN | 4 kN | N/A |
| Zero 3 | Silver | 8.5mm - 12.2mm | 0.33" - 0.48" | 44g / 1.55oz | 6 kN | 6 kN | EN12276 |
| Zero 4 | Gold | 10.3mm - 16mm | 0.41" - 0.63" | 50g / 1.76oz | 6 kN | 6 kN | EN12276 |
| Zero 5 | Blue | 13mm - 19mm | 0.51" - 0.75" | 66g / 2.33oz | 9 kN | 9 kN | EN12276 |
| Zero 6 | Red | 17mm - 24mm | 0.67" - 0.94" | 70g / 2.47oz | 9 kN | 9 kN | EN12276 |
