Stiff is good in this instance. If there isn't already, get some thin rope and tie it in a loop to the cam levers.... This will give you the leverage to easily pull the cam levers out.

The older ones are MUCH stiffer and harder to close. I simply took mine off and filed the edge (making it a bit more rounded over)that goes into the traction belt just a tad. Like I said though,just a little bit and it makes a world of difference. If you can compare the new one's to the older one's youll see exactly what I'm talking about.

Yeah, I agree to an extent, but when it gets cold out I am having a heck of a time being quiet doing this. That cam will pinch the stuff out of you.[]

I think just for safety though, I will order the new ones. Thanks for the input guys.

LT

Being I bought an older S&C a couple months ago the first thing I did was order the new cams from Lone Wolf. Got them in 3 days. Much easier to use and the newer cams have holes in them to install the included cords. Haven't installed the cords yet. I also did exactly as GMMAT instructed and tried adjusting the platform as I climbed up........it works easily and great. Don't know why I didn't try it a few years ago when I had another S&C.

Coug, that is kinda what I was getting at. I have already used the method Jeff suggested twice. It works rather well, but with the stiff cams, well, let's just say I got unhappy real quick.[:@]

LT