"Do you have the bag from "Friends" "Ray?" the name stuck…
The Friends are the most iconic protectors ever created. Throughout their 38-year tenure, although the construction has changed, their essence remains the same. At the heart of each iteration was the definitive cam angle of 13.75. Described refined and developed by Wild Country and proven in thousands of crack-climbing miles since 1977! This new Friends is no different, built with a tandem axle, it's still a Friends. At its core, our constant 13.75 cam angle provides the axis around which future climbers will place their confidence.
Tough and reliable, this Friends combines classic features and important additions to create an intriguing mix of old and new. Outwardly sleek with a prominent design means the eye is drawn to a number of clever improvements: Hollow axles (patented) are stiffer for less weight Wide, skimmed lobes grip better but are kinder on rock The new 12mm Dyneema is nimble and easily stretchable, saving the time and weight of having to use a quickdraw on every. The internals are based on classic Wild Country foundations: our legendary holding power and consistency of overlap between units, while the double axle allowed us to increase reach per unit. Available in sizes 0.5, 0.75, 1, 2, 3 and 4