Black Diamond Camalot Z4 Micro Cam

At Vertical Addiction, we recommend the Camalot Z4 to climbers looking for confidence in small, technical placements. The RigidFlex stem genuinely improves placement accuracy by staying rigid in your hand, yet flexes once placed to reduce walking as the rope moves—a noticeable advantage on wandering pitches and alpine routes. Combined with its narrow head and excellent holding power, it's become one of our favourite micro cams for protecting thin granite cracks in the Rockies.

The Camalot Z4 is an excellent choice for:

• Traditional climbing
• Multi-pitch climbing
• Alpine rock climbing
• Granite crack climbing
• Technical aid climbing
• Building a lightweight rack for long routes

• Patent-pending RigidFlex stem stays rigid during placement and flexes once loaded to reduce walking.
• Narrow head fits thin cracks, shallow seams, and pin scars
• Sandblasted lobes provide increased holding power.
• Dual twisted cable construction on larger sizes for uniform flexibility.
• Single cable construction on smaller sizes keeps the trigger compact and precise.
• Lightweight, durable colour-coded Dynex sling for quick rack identification.
• Available in seven sizes covering crack widths from 7.5 mm to 42.1 mm.
• Designed with input from elite Black Diamond trad climbers.

What makes the Camalot Z4 different from other micro cams?

The RigidFlex stem is the Z4's defining feature. It stays stiff while you're placing the cam for greater precision but flexes once placed, helping reduce the chance of the protection walking deeper into the crack as the rope moves.

Is the Camalot Z4 suitable for alpine climbing?

Yes. The lightweight construction, compact head, and reliable performance in thin cracks make the Z4 an excellent addition to alpine racks for routes in the Canadian Rockies and Bugaboos.

What size range does the Z4 cover?

The Z4 ranges from #0 to #0.75, protecting cracks from 7.5 mm to 42.1 mm, making it ideal for finger cracks, pin scars, and other small placements.

Can beginners use the Camalot Z4?

Yes, but micro cams require careful placement due to the small contact area. New trad climbers should practice placing and evaluating micro protection before relying on it on lead.