Trango Big Bro for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides
Retail Price:
$144.95
$144.95
Used Value:
$86.97
$86.97
Sale Value:
$130.46
$130.46
Larger than most trad gear, Trango's Big Bro fits in offwidths and wide cracks quickly and simply. Get the weight off your shaky fist stack, stick a Big Bro in the crack, push the button to extend it to the right size, and twist the sleeve to lock it in place. Since Big Bros resist pull in any direction, they're nearly impossible to accidentally dislodge as you climb past. These unique protection pieces are lighter and easier to rack than similar sized cams, and they're the only hope for pro once you start climbing into chicken-wing sizes.
Specifications
Brand:
Claimed Weight:
[1] 6.2oz, [2] 7.2oz, [3] 9.3oz, [4] 12.3oz
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year
Placement Range:
[1] 81 - 109mm, [2] 101 - 145mm, [3] 135 - 203mm, [4] 191 - 305mm
Recommended Use:
trad climbing
Strength:
12 kN
Full Reviews
#1 Weight: 154 g Strength: 12 kN Range: 81-109 mm, 3.2-4.3 in #2 Weight: 190 g Strength: 12 kN Range: 101-145 mm, 4-5.7 in #3 Weight: 235 g Strength: 12 kN Range: 135-203 mm, 5.3-8 in #4 Weight: 338 g Strength: 12 kN Range: 191-305 mm, 7.5-12 in
Wayne Christoffersen, backcountry.com
May 14, 2014
May 14, 2014
Unfortunately there are just better spring loaded devices out there. When you're on a multi pitch this is the last thing you want to fiddle with. Very difficult to place and I don't thing it can be completely trusted. SLCDs just make more sense over this
Matthew J., backcountry.com
May 7, 2013
May 7, 2013
I got the #4 Big Bro to expand my gear range. At its smallest it is like a tipped out #6 cam (BD or Wild Country). Sometimes it is just what you need!
Keelan Johns, backcountry.com
April 24, 2012
April 24, 2012
I thought the big bro would be much easier to place and get a bomber placement in an off-width than it is. I had trouble placing it in the off-width I thought it would work well for. But I have another one in mind and I think it should work for that one. Hopefully it will but so far it hasn't done me much good, just really big and expensive! Still love how badass it looks though, lol.
Christian W., backcountry.com
October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011
After a while of fidgiting with these in safe conditions these can be your best choice for range and value if the conditions permit. A good way to set them is to wiggle them around then tightenthem then wiggle them some more then tighten again repeat untill secure. Works best if you can find a bump to help place. Definitely hard to use on lead if never had practice with.
john gilchrist, backcountry.com
December 11, 2006
December 11, 2006
If you're like me and enjoy body scrumming up a d&w (deep and wide) offwidth then Big Bros are worth the investment. My partner and I recently found a virgin offie smack dab in the middle of a sport climbing crag after some scouting we made the first ascent (we think cause no self-respecting sportie would submit their body to such torture) using BBs. For their range and value, four thumbs up way up from two sick offwits!
offwits, backcountry.com
May 16, 2006
May 16, 2006
