beginner would like to try cams (slcd's)

[Jonny5]

I live downtown Squamish. I started bouldering about 6 weeks ago. I have since got a rope, harness, quickdraws, etc. I must of rope climbed a half dozen times since. All tr and sport (i have led a 5.6 and a 5.7 sport) except for one attempt at the end of the day to lead the 5.4 on burgers and fries with only a set of nuts. After placing 2 nuts for a multi directional first placement and placing 3 more placements I was basically just under halfway up and so pumped that I down climbed while cleaning the nuts.

I've decided that I would like to continue putting together a rack and next after nuts would be cams.problem is they are pricey and I don't have a clue. The best buying advice I've found so far is "try before you buy". So anyone want to let me"try"some cams? I'll buy beer or ... after...

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jonathanstlouis5 (at) Gmail (dot) com

[Jonny5]

Well for better or worse I've chosen a brand and now have ten shiny cams to complete my rack. I now think it would be a grand idea for me to lead on 5.easy with my gear.

For me 5.easy is literally in the 5.3 to 5.6 range. I also think it would be crucial to have someone more experienced rip my gear placements apart in this range.

Climb on