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    Ice Tools FS

    in The Yard Sale

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    David_Parker said:

    Skip_M._Kliphiem said:

    Yes, blue fiberglass handles and both pairs of picks fit the tools. "Alaska" pick is how BD refers to the "standard" ice axe pick. The pairs are interchangeable so that one can use the tools on steep snow or ice (low dagger/high dagger) or on more vertical ice. Both tools are straight shaft.

     

    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 rockband.gif! 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... hellno3d.gifhellno3d.gifhellno3d.gif

    mp3 player recommendations?

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    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.

     

     

    Stoves!!!

    in The Gear Critic

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    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.

    Snow Golf

    in Spray

    Posted

    marylou said:

    I saw snow kayaking on the Tee Vee the other night. Looked like a load of fun!

     

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

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