Camalot Z4
Details
- Another innovation to Black Diamond's best-selling Camalots
- RigidFlex stem doesn't bend under tension while being retracted
- OmniFlex construction ensures uniform flexes across all sizes
- Narrower heads allow for tighter constrictions in smaller placements
- Sandblasted lobes increase holding power
- Dynex sling is slim, durable, and comes in unique colorways
- Item #BLDZ97M
- Placement Range
- [0] 7.5 - 11.8mm [0.1] 8.8 - 13.8mm [0.2] [10.4 - 16.3mm [0.3] 12.4 - 22.6mm [0.4] 15.3 - 27.7mm [0.5] 18.8 - 33.9mm [0.75] 23.1 42.1mm- 42.1mm
- Strength
- [0] 5kN [0.1] 5kN [0.2] 6kN [0.3] 8kN [0.4] 9kN [0.5] 10kN [0.75] 10kN
- Cam Lobes
- 4
- Axle
- dual
- Stem
- single
- Claimed Weight
- [0] 1.51oz [0.1] 1.58oz [0.2] 1.69oz [0.3] 1.9oz [0.4] 2.15oz [0.5] 2.71oz [0.75] 3.28oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
5 based on 256 ratings
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Here's what customers have to say
The Black Diamond Z4 cams are widely praised as excellent small to medium-sized climbing protection. Reviewers highlight the cams' key features, including their narrow head width, flexible stems, and double axle design in the larger sizes. Many say the Z4s are significantly better than the older models, with improved placement ability, weight, and value. The smaller sizes receive some mixed reviews, but the larger sizes are consistently described as high-quality, confidence-inspiring gear. Reviewers appreciate the cams' versatility for use in tight, horizontal, and awkward placements. Overall, the Z4 cams are considered a major upgrade and a new standard for small to medium active protection.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 27, 2025
Micro cam
Differently feel better racking up with a Z4's on me. The . 2 and . 1 have a knack in fitting in places nut can't.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 27, 2025
Piece of mind
When your gripped, about to whip and just need to get a piece in your finger crack project, reach for the Z4 0. 4. Once the rope is clipped, you can get back to climbing with confidence.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 26, 2025
Haven't died yet
I just used them on the cheif in squamish and am still breathing - best rec possible ;)
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 12, 2025
Thank God Piece
Great innovation into active pro. By far my favorite piece to place and carry. New standard for medium to small sized pro!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 6, 2025
Quality
I purchased these a few months ago. It’s hard to describe how well built these feel, but they feel incredibly sturdy and are some of my favorite gear I own.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 5, 2025
Best cam period.
I always come back to these, they're the most satisfying to place, easiest to place, and confidence inspiring Cam I own, and I own lots. (0. 3-0. 75 sizes are unbeatable. the single axle ones are a bit mushy, but despite that have good range and I still like them more than other brands' microcams)
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 30, 2025
PERFECT, the usual BD gear!
Best climbing gear ever, nice fit in every crack, and always trust worth. Camalots are a signature for a fun and well protected crack climbing !
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 13, 2025
Fantastic
I love the flexible stem on the Z4s. I've been using my friends' and I think they've held up better than other cams I've used. Finally got some Z4s for myself :)
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 6, 2025
#3 Z cam w/ double axles
Just the ticket for the vertical enclosed runnel with a rimmed lip in a bottomed shallow seam I needed it for. The cupped slot just gobbled it up. The short stem's cables coming out of the cam assembly bent at a 90˚ angle from the body-weight aid placement, but it straightened smartly after cleaning the short pitch. I had tried the 2/3 offset Z cam previously with single axle. The #3 pair of blue cams in the offset unit are slightly smaller than the straight-up #3 Z cam unit. Super solid placement and the flexibility of the dual cables didn't seem to mind the severe bend under weight.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 3, 2025
Love these cams
These are absolutely amazing. Gives me a lot of confidence in horizontal cracks. Love the narrow heads and the range of each cam. Definitely my fav small cams
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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