Cams Part 3: Flared Cracks
A flared crack is one which becomes
narrower or wider at one side. Cracks can
be flared in any direction.
Upward Flares
The placement in this slightly upward-
flared crack is very good. If the cam slips
down slightly during a fall, it will remain
securely in the crack.
Warning
When a cam is placed in an extremely
upward-flaring crack, as shown below, it
could easily 'walk' upwards.
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This means that it will either wiggle out of
position or be impossible to retrieve. This
is caused by movements in the rope as
you climb above .
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