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retro
Jun 10, 2010, 3:46 PM
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Just got my cams yesterday and I am not sure if I should put them in my rack or frame them and hang them over the fireplace?!?!? These cams are just as good (if not better) as they once were. $48-$50 per cam....unreal!
The craftsmanship that went into these devices is second to none and they are made right here in the US of A.
I still have some of the old originals kicking around in the basement somewhere. Great to you have you guys back WB!
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http://www.wiredblissusa.com/
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dolphja
Jun 10, 2010, 4:27 PM
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http://shop.wiredblissusa.com/ --- where's the drooling emoticon?
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psprings
Jun 10, 2010, 5:31 PM
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Hey, Retro, I have a question for ya:
How do these things compare length-wise to the metolius cams? One thing that I liked about the older(welded) metolius tcus was that the stem was longer, so it was easier to place deeper in cracks.
Could you post a comparison picture if you have one of each from the same size?
Thanks!
ps- VERY excited to see that they have a 4" cam... it's always bugged me that the new UL metolius cams only went to 3.5", then forced you into supercams. I like supercams, but I like light better, so I'll probably have to pick up the biggest wired bliss.
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retro
Jun 10, 2010, 5:39 PM
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I'll do that psprings.
Off the top of my head, I would say that the length is comparable to the metolius TCU's...not as long as the old HB quadcams or new master cams. It would be nice to see them go a bit longer, but I think the length will be fine.
I will try to post some side by side comparisons for you this evening.
Chris
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patmay81
Jun 10, 2010, 6:53 PM
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Ive never owned any, or even held them; but they look kind of bulky. thats not necessarily a bad thing. they probably feel really solid.
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psprings
Jun 10, 2010, 7:20 PM
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retro wrote: I'll do that psprings. Off the top of my head, I would say that the length is comparable to the metolius TCU's...not as long as the old HB quadcams or new master cams. It would be nice to see them go a bit longer, but I think the length will be fine. I will try to post some side by side comparisons for you this evening. Chris
Go go US made gear!
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retro
Jun 10, 2010, 11:21 PM
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Metolius Mastercam versus the Wired Bliss...versus the Metolius TCU
The Wired Bliss is slightly longer than the TCU...the mastercam is quite a bit longer.
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retro
Jun 10, 2010, 11:25 PM
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ANother view of the Metolius (Blue) and the Wired Bliss (gold). The Wired Bliss is about 1/4" longer. When the triggers are matched up, they are roughly the same length.
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retro
Jun 10, 2010, 11:31 PM
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Not a great photo as my camera sucks....but not too bad. You can get a sense for how good the craftsmanship is on these little units. Action is great, brazing is fantastic...
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william.alan.swanson
Jun 11, 2010, 12:27 AM
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I just got my .75 and 1 TCU's, and I have to agree. They're fantastic, and you can tell the difference between these and Metolius immediately. They're a tiny bit heavier, but buttery smooth and beautifully made.
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guangzhou
Jun 12, 2010, 8:07 AM
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I bought some in the late 80s and they are still on my rack. Love mine. I plan on buying a few now that they are around again. I only use the three smallest, but love them.
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