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The S-Cape is a great glass with the photochromic lens feature (self-darkening), but it only fits the largest heads well. The Nomad is now available with the same lens for $100.00 and has better side shields and it fits more people. As for the question of polarized vs. non-polarized, I don't recommend polarized for glacier use because polarized eliminates glare that is reflected off of the ice. Sometimes you want to be able to see the ice from the snow if you are on a glacier. Especially, if you are walking without your crampons on. If you have any other questions, please ask. I'm also the Julbo rep for the NW.

Hey guys, I managed to sell off one pair of my Grivel crampons on E-bay. I still have a pair of Rambocomp Dualpoints and a pair of Rambocomp Monopoints available for $100.00 each. They have never been used. Still in the box with the wrenches. I also have a Grivel Light Wing that I want to unload for $130.00. Again, never been used. It is set up with an Easy-G Leash, Goulottes Pick and the Standard Hammer (the bigger one). Anyone interested or has any questions, PM me and we can talk.

Hey guys, I managed to sell off one pair of my Grivel crampons on E-bay. I still have a pair of Rambocomp Dualpoints and a pair of Rambocomp Monopoints available for $100.00 each. They have never been used. Still in the box with the wrenches. I also have a Grivel Light Wing that I want to unload for $130.00. Again, never been used. It is set up with an Easy-G Leash, Goulottes Pick and the Standard Hammer (the bigger one). Anyone interested or has any questions, PM me and we can talk.

It may not be necessary, but if you find a steep finish it might make it more fun.

Anyone interested in a pair of Rambos or Rambocomps, I have a couple of pairs on eBay! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3615595760&category=30107 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3615596145&category=30107 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3615596855&category=30107

I'm surprised to see that no one has mentioned Post Falls. About half an hour east of Spokane off of I-90. You could get details about the area at Mountain Gear. I think it's better than Minnehaha.

I have!

Honored by who?

It's actually a pretty good tool. The curve is identical (and I really mean, identical) to a Tech Wing from Grivel. The overall weight is heavier than a Tech Wing, but not by much. Get rid of the leash. There are much better ones on the market. Could make a good third tool if you didn't want to climb on it too much.

Carolyn, I ususally carry a flask of scotch with me for situations like this. It has helped me get up some of the hardest climbs I've led. You should try it some time.

So in other words the voice of the customer means nothing .... So, would you be willing to deal with the extra weight if Grivel added a steel spike to the Air Tech Racing?

The points on the G-10's (and G-12's) aren't that sharp for a reason. If you sharpen your points too much, you will just dull them out right away anyways. So, you're removing metal faster than is necessary. Points don't have to be razor sharp. Your body weight is enough to get them to penetrate. The spacer kit is a good idea, but with the G-14 on the market now, fewer and fewer Rambos are geing sold. Plus, the G-14 comes with a spacer kit to change it from mono to dual or dual to mono. You are not the first to mention the spike on the Air Tech Racing. However, like you say, it would make the axe heavier and we like the weight as it is. I'll mention the racking device to Belcourt. He basically designed the BD Ice Clipper when he was there, so he may be able to come up with something for the 360's. As for the Barryvox, Feathered Friends carries them, but so does Second Ascent, Pro Mountain Sports, and Marmot in Bellevue. Glad you like it.

I fail to understand why anyone would want to buy a pair of "universal" snow plates for their crampons when nearly every manufacturer makes snow plates specific for their own crampons. I would guess that the "universals" wouldn't fit nor secure themselves to the crampon as well as the ones specific to that crampon. Also, I would think that if it were a legit idea, someone would have produced them by now.

How many out there have used the Tech Wings? How do they compare to the BD Cobra, BD Viper, Charlet Moser Quark, and other tools?

You can order them through a local dealer.

Grivel does do a lightweight aluminum crampon called the G-10 Light. If you did design a "universal" snow plate what shape would it be and how would it attach? There seems to be too many different shapes and curves to crampons now that it would be really difficult to design something that would work for all crampons.

Talking about girls on this thread is fine by me.

You mean the Omega Pacific screw handles? I believe they are designed to break off at about 200 lbs. like the BD's. Even though the BD's fold up, falling ice and snow can cause them to open back up again (first hand experience). But if you fall and the rope catches on it, it will break off pretty easily.

BD does hold the patent on their screw handle design.

Can't say much about the packs yet. Haven't even put one on my back yet. I'm glad you like the 360's. Personally, I think they are the second best screw on the market, behind the BD Turbo Express Screws. Grivel used to sell the Extra Bite screw, which had a simpler hanger, but they competed directly with the regular BD screw. The BD screws out sold the Grivels, so we don't do them any more. The Euro pricing is still a bit of a problem and we are still working on a solution.

Its your lucky day. Because I would like to offer you my services as a gear tester. I'm very good at using and abusing gear and since I own few Grivel products I think its crucial that you, as the Grivel rep, supply me with all of the new products on the market so I can test them. Go ahead and send me a private message and I will arrange a time out of my busy schedule that you can stop by and drop off my new gear. It will defenitly get used and I will have an opinion on it. Thanks. Oh and if you are the mammut rep, I had better try out some of the new rock shoes too. I wear street size 11.5, so go ahead and bring some of those by too, thanks. If you can climb harder than Mark Twight (Grivel North America's Marketing Director) then I might consider you for testing. And, I am the Mammut rep, but the Swiss already have testers for their shoes. Besides, they don't think the Americans are worthy anyways.

One of the reasons for the price is because of the forged head. BD casts the heads of their tools which is less expensive and also makes the heads slightly weaker and slightly less durable. Grivel forges the heads which aligns the grains of the metal to increase the strength and durability.

Are you turning the leash around or turning it inside out? Turning it inside out turns it into a left-hand specific leash. I'll check into why the black part of the leash is so long. I happen to be friends with the guy who designed them.

You could get a local dealer to order a front half for you. All they have to do is special order them for you from Grivel North America. Ask the guys at either Second Ascent, Feathered Friends or Pro Mountain Sports. They should be able to help you.