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Not that I know of... I did a minimal amount of searching and it appeared that if I kept it under $200 I wouldn't be subject to them this I placed multiple orders. Maybe there'll be a knock on my door? Anyone have anything to share about customs fees?

christoph benells wrote: it was on mountaingear. com, i dont think they have anymore though.

Full price now. :-(

Just scored a great deal on ergos in the for sale page, they look sweet! Should be a nice upgrade over the reactors I was previously using.

Does anyone have any beta on adding a loop of cord below the grip on the ergos? It looks like 4mm would fit through the hole, but I was thinking about buying a skinny dynema sling, cutting it, and using that as it would be stronger.

Thoughts?

Yeah, 4mm works. Youll have to cut away some of the plastic on the adjustable part of the handle

Zac.St.Jules wrote:Yeah, 4mm works. Youll have to cut away some of the plastic on the adjustable part of the handle

Cool thanks!

Matt Carroll wrote:I was thinking about buying a skinny dynema sling, cutting it, and using that as it would be stronger. Thoughts?

The hole might be big enough for a dyneema sling, but dyneema isn't known for holding knots well. Unless you can get someone to re-sew the bar tack, I don't think dyneema would be safe.

Todd Anderson wrote: The hole might be big enough for a dyneema sling, but dyneema isn't known for holding knots well. Unless you can get someone to re-sew the bar tack, I don't think dyneema would be safe.

Yeah I was worried about knotting it. Sounds like 4mm should be plenty strong.

Matt Carroll wrote:Just scored a great deal on ergos in the for sale page, they look sweet! Should be a nice upgrade over the reactors I was previously using.

hopefully you have some huge roof`s to drytool with those, because if it`s to ice climb, keep your reactors!

I owned ergos for awhile. I always enjoyed them, even on lower angle ice. Just means modifying your swing a bit.

Luc, thoughts on the switches?

Zac.St.Jules wrote:Luc, thoughts on the switches?

I'll end up writing a full review at the beginning of the season, I only got them out twice last spring before everything on the north aspect came crashing down.
One thing for sure, if you're afraid of snapping Nomics and you're above 160#, this tool will put your mind a ease, double rivets, machined handles.
I've torqued them comfortably with very little flex in the assembly.

Matt Carroll wrote: Yeah I was worried about knotting it. Sounds like 4mm should be plenty strong.

You might be able to get dave jr to sew cam slings through your ergo handles. Might be worth a shot.

Todd Anderson wrote: You might be able to get dave jr to sew cam slings through your ergo handles. Might be worth a shot.

Good looking out! Maybe I will shoot him a message.

Zac.St.Jules wrote:I owned ergos for awhile. I always enjoyed them, even on lower angle ice. Just means modifying your swing a bit.

totally the oposite for me, also had them for a while, yes they can climb ice, but its like using a mountain bike during a road race, you will get to the finish line but .... even on overhanging mix, I would always go back to the nomic`s... they where made for big horizontal roof`s. there`s a reason why you rarely see people using them and they are always on sale hahah

Theriault wrote: totally the oposite for me, also had them for a while, yes they can climb ice, but its like using a mountain bike during a road race, you will get to the finish line but .... even on overhanging mix, I would always go back to the nomic`s... they where made for big horizontal roof`s. there`s a reason why you rarely see people using them and they are always on sale hahah

haha true. always able to find a deal on them. but to Matt C, I hope you enjoy them. and if not, you can sell them and try something else.

New iron.

The goods to get to the base of the climb!

Taylor-B. wrote:The goods to get to the base of the climb!

What do you think of the Billy Goat plates? I am in dire need of approach devices since I moved from a place with mostly roadside ice climbing. I think skis would be better, but it seems Silvrettas are hard to find....

CAMP Awax tools, Petzl Lynx 'pons, and BD Express screws. Tools and pons have been set up for dry tooling all summer, can't wait for them to see ice again!

Todd Anderson wrote: What do you think of the Billy Goat plates? I am in dire need of approach devices since I moved from a place with mostly roadside ice climbing. I think skis would be better, but it seems Silvrettas are hard to find....

Hey Todd,
The Billy Goat Plates are great! They are not ideal for long flat approaches because they create some drag in the snow due to a non-pivoting toe piece like a snow shoe, but they excel when the slope angle increases and they are super lite.

Keep an eye out on the web and especially MP.com for some Silvrettas. They actually pop up frequently, you just have to be quick enough on the PM.

-Happy Hunting:)