In 1977, the world was introduced to the first active-protection devices and ever since, protecting hard climbs hasn’t been the same. Although many companies have entered into the market with their own versions of the original design, there hasn’t really been a big jump in camming technology since that first offering almost thirty years ago.

The Link Cam is a revolutionary concept and operates on the simple idea that a cam lobe can be trisected and linked so that as the cam is retracted, the lobe unfolds and permits an amazing range for a unit of its size. Mechanically-speaking, Link Cams are as innovative as the concept behind their design.

That extended range means you can leave the ground with fewer pieces on your rack. No more doubling up on pieces you think you “might” need if you’re unsure where, exactly, you’ll need doubles of one particular piece. For relatively easy routes requiring only a few pieces here and there, Link Cams will be the odds-on favorite.

As a “crux piece” there’s nothing quite like it.