BD's? Petzl? Cassin?
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Trying to decided on some new ice tools. getting back into ice climbing after being retired for many years. |
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They're all good tools. Only way to decide is climb on them and see which you like the best. |
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Jon H wrote:They're all good tools. Only way to decide is climb on them and see which you like the best.Well that would be kind hard Jon as I don't know of that many climbers who own all of the brands I am thinking about... |
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demo them from a store then. Its really the only way to know which ones you prefer |
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If you were in Utah and wanted to get out and try all the tools I could oblige you. With that said climbing one for one I will pass off all my other tools for the Cassin All Mountain. I know it is personal preference but I really think that it is the best tool on the market right now. It is really a great price too. |
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+1 for Cassin All mtn tools! |
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Petzl Nomics are the bees knees. On sale they might be close to your price point. |
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+1 for X All Mountain...best tool in years for all around ice and mixed...just the right weight and shape...IMHO |
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i'm liking my Cassin X All-Mountains... |
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Nomics over any BD tool. Haven't tried the cassin. |
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Here you go: |
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George Barnes wrote:Petzl Nomics are the bees knees. On sale they might be close to your price point. These are new and look interesting. Check out Dane's blog for a review. trango.com/ice_gear/RaptorGeorge, It seems like the Raptor got great reviews as well! See: coldthistle.blogspot.com/20… |
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Koy wrote:Here you go: blackdiamondequipment.com/e… Tough to beat $133/each!Koy - thanks! I love the price on the Reactor but not sure I'm 'digging' the grip and - I have not heard much from anyone who HAS them what they think about them honestly. |
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I also can get 2 BD Viper's for like $183 locally at EMS today with their 20% off sale going on which is a pretty good deal I think - so I may just pick up two of them and be done with it - that would be about the same price as the Trango's. |
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vipers are not the bees knees. hold out for a set of nomics or quarks. should be able to find a set for under $400 used |
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+1 for the X-All Mountains. They're right around your price point and IMO (and many others) are better than the Vipers, and rival the Nomics/Cobras. Not to mention, picks are $32... |
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if Nomics are the bees knees, then the Quarks are the kitties' titties...I love them! |
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I just purchased 2 of the BD Viper's on sale at EMS for 20% off of List Price. They look good and I have always had good lukc with Chouinard (back in the day) and BD products! |
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Good luck with your Vipers. I personally like the Cobras much more then those even though the difference is what the shafts are made out of. Doesn't mean those Vipers won't work you. I think the Reactors would have better choice if you don't have deep pockets though. |
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Because I had one before a very long time ago before I retired from ice climbing and I like it, and, they were in stock locally so I didn't have to screw around mail ordering. I have also had good luck with BD products before and that is why I selected them. |
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yeah, vipers are mediocre at best, I had a set last year and sold them halfway through the season to get nomics. More versatility if you end up climbing mixed and they're a dream for climbing steep ice. Vipers will work, but just aren't nearly as good. |