The Friend is the original camming device, and the 'New Friends' have all of the features of the originals, including the 13.75 constant cam angle, combined with modern updates to make them lighter, more effective, and easy-to-use. Hollow axles (Patented) reduce weight; wide, skimmed lobes grip better yet preserve the rock; the 12 mm dyneema sling is extendable to save time and quickdraws, and the thumb loop is comfortable and secure when placing. With over 40 years of experience, the Friends are the original, most trusted camming devices on the market. 12 kN / 10 kN Sling Doubled / Sling Extended Friend 1 123 g / 31.7 - 53.6 mm