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Q&A How do I correctly clean (remove) Tri-Cams?

Tri-Cams have a reputation for fitting where other protection will not, and they are light weight and inexpensive compared to SLCDs. Unfortunately they also have a reputation for being hard to cle...

1 answer  ·  posted 12y ago by Mr.Wizard‭  ·  last activity 12y ago by System‭

#2: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2020-04-17T22:31:20Z (over 4 years ago)
Source: https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/q/1554
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#1: Initial revision by user avatar Mr.Wizard‭ · 2020-04-17T22:31:20Z (over 4 years ago)
<p><a href="http://www.camp-usa.com/products/climbing-protection/nylon-tricams.asp" rel="noreferrer">Tri-Cams</a> have a reputation for fitting where other protection will not, and they are light weight and inexpensive compared to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring-loaded_camming_device" rel="noreferrer">SLCDs</a>.</p>

<p>Unfortunately they also have a reputation for being hard to clean (remove from the rock) after being set.  Therefore:</p>

<ol>
<li>What is the correct technique to remove Tri-Cams?</li>
<li>Do some nut tools work better than others for these?</li>
<li>What should be considered during placement to prevent getting one stuck?</li>
</ol>

<p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/lSFZj.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></p>