Dragon Cam Size 1 Purple DMM

Advanced Active Protection for Demanding Climbing Routes

The Dragon Cam Size 1 Purple DMM represents a breakthrough in active climbing protection, engineered for climbers who demand reliability in challenging placements. This colour coded protection piece is designed for crack climbing, sport climbing, and alpine terrain where holding power and reduced walking are critical. The 360° flexibility from the dual axle system allows the cam to adapt to irregular crack geometries, providing consistent performance whether you're protecting finger cracks, hand cracks, or marginal seams. The distinctive purple finish ensures quick visual identification in your rack.

TripleGrip Lobe Technology and Holding Performance

The signature TripleGrip lobes feature machined raw aluminium contact surfaces that bite harder into rock than anodised alternatives. Additional micro-edges catch on crystal formations and surface irregularities, dramatically increasing friction and reducing walking in soft or slick rock types. The thickened, reinforced lobe construction resists bending forces under dynamic load, delivering a 14kN strength rating on Size 1 and above. This engineering translates to confidence in sub-optimal placements where other cams might fail.

Ergonomic Design and Lightweight Rack Management

The hot forged thumb press provides stable handling and rapid placement, even when wearing gloves or during pumped sequences. Unlike traditional fixed slings, the extendable sling allows each cam to be racked individually on its own carabiner, eliminating the need for multiple quickdraws per piece. This system reduces total rack weight on your harness while minimising rope drag when routes change direction or traverse roofs—a critical advantage on long alpine climbs and complex sport routes.

Dual Axle Expansion Range and Versatile Coverage

The dual axle design delivers a wider expansion range than single-axle competitors, allowing this Size 1 to protect a broader spectrum of crack widths. Greater overlap between sizes means you carry fewer cams to cover the same protection range, reducing pack weight and simplifying rack selection. The colour coded purple finish aligns with DMM's system for rapid alternative identification across their passive and active protection lineup.

Ideal Applications and User Profile

The Dragon Cam Size 1 Purple DMM is engineered for rock climbers pursuing traditional climbing, sport climbing protection, alpine mountaineering, and winter climbing where active protection is essential. It performs exceptionally in finger cracks, thin hand cracks, and marginal seams where conventional cams struggle. This piece suits climbers seeking advanced holding power, minimal rack weight, and dependable performance in soft sandstone, granite, and fractured alpine rock.