DMM Dragon 2 Cam

Dragon 2 Cam

DMM's Dragon 2 Cam is fiercer, stronger, and grippier than ever before. Its biggest update for the new model year is without a doubt the teeth, which are redesigned to net more friction on any rock. DMM studied the slipperiest rocks in order to determine the best grip, and the results are the Dragon 2's sharper teeth, increased surface area, and a raw Alu finish. The teeth's surface area tapers off right at the sweet spot, helping you better identify the best placement in any given crack.

Other updates to the Dragon 2 Cam include improved torsional rigidity, better ergonomics, and of course, a lower weight. Better torsional rigidity means the stem is less flexible for more security while you're placing it in horizontals. The new thumb press helps your second clean easier, and the extendable Dynatec sling sheds weight without decreasing strength. DMM kept the single stem and double axle design for a perfect passive placement.

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DMM refined its Dragon Cam for a for a lighter trad climb
TripleGrip cam lobes reinforced with Raw Alu lobes
Stiffer single stem ensures better torsional rigidity
New thumb press with extendable Dynatec sling for reduced rope drag
Item #DMM000Y

Placement Range: [00] 13 - 21mm, [0] 16 - 25mm, [1] 20 - 33mm, [2] 24 - 41mm, [3] 29 - 50mm, [4] 38 - 64mm, [5] 50 - 85mm, [6] 68 - 114mm
Strength: [00] 9kN, [0] 12kN, [1] 14kN, [2] 14kN, [3] 14kN, [4] 14kN, [5] 14kN, [6] 14kN
Cam Lobes: 4
Axle: dual
Stem: single
Includes: extendable Dynatec sling
Claimed Weight: [00] 2.6oz, [0] 2.9oz, [1] 3.4oz, [2] 3.8oz, [3] 4.2oz, [4] 5.2oz, [5] 6.9oz, [6] 9.7oz
Manufacturer Warranty: limited

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3 out of 5 stars

July 23, 2021

Great lobes, but the rest needs work

Familiarity:: I've put it through the wringer

I have the red Dragon and I love almost everything about it. When it is placed, I feel super good about it. The lobes are SO nice I have no worries about it walking or sliding around. God they’re so perfect and sticky. Makes me drool. (See photo of lobe comparison between WC friends, DMM dragons, and BD C4s). My issue with these comes more as a follower. They’re hard to clean. The stem is small and the trigger can be hard to reach before you scrape up your fingers trying to retract it. I was out yesterday with a friend who has a whole double rack of DMM Dragons, and I was missing my Wild Country Friends and BD C4s. Even my Metolius cams. They’re just easier to clean, to be honest. My other issue is the extendable slings. What I thought was a main selling point ended up being an annoyance. You can only extend it from one side, or it’ll get caught and not extend all the way. The sewn part of the sling just will not pass through the stem. So when I’m pumped and trying to extend the sling, I have to fiddle with it for longer than it would take to just put in a separate sling. Also, retracting the sling as a follower is annoying. I am posting a photo of the length of the DMM sling as compared to the BD C4s and the Wild Country Friends. In my opinion, if you need to extend the placement, 3 inches doesn't substitute the need for a QuickDraw or 60cm sling. You’ll often find yourself still needing a sling even after extending it. All in all, I think these have their place. If you are climbing splitter sandstone cracks or slippery limestone, these would be a great choice. The machined lobes are literally to die for and unlike any other cam I have used. But the stem length and extendable sling becomes a turn off, especially if you mainly climb on granite (like I do).