MrMcSnuffles

As a staunch republican, should't you be out trying to DESTROY the wilderness....

I believe he is selling the Chouinard X tools (blue fiberglass shaft) which were my first ice tools purchased in 1984. Yes, the picks are different and do not work with the newer BD attachment system as pictured above. "Alaska" pick was not used until the new BD system came out. The only picks that came with the Chouinard X tools were a classic and a recurve/droop. I use my older X-tool with classic pick for my alpine climbs when I mostly need only one tool. My second tool is the little grivel thingy. For Alpine climbs with some water ice, use the straight shaft BD BRS tool with Alaska pick. Alaska picks ! Replacement picks for the Chouinard X-tools are no longer available retail. If someone wants these tools and wants the recurve/droop picks, I have some I might sell. BTW, that price is absurd unless there is historical value to these now! Yes, I am an expert when it comes to this line of tools because I have them all still. Maybe you should check you garage, and see if they are still there...

I really hope that that is 54cm, not inches, or I'm not sure who it might fit....

I like MrsMcSnuffles'

Personally i would recommend a sony MiniDisc player, I have one that has an interface to download mp3's or regular songs and will provide up to 3 hours of music... USB interface to Optical input on the MiniDisc. Plus you can cary a few discs with more music!!! Just my opinion, they are cheap at best buy or costco.

When it comes down to it I would rather have my whisperlite. No fuss, a little muss, and it doubles as a torch if I need to cut through any steel. I know for sure that the recyclers take my white gas container!!! I have heard that the canisters that go through to the recycler are taken out and landfilled...Not recycled. At least in seattle.

Holy shit Mary Lou has time to watch the TV!!!