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Unfortunately I only get to go once a year so I climb in whatever is thrown at me...

So, I was at Linda Ice 9 and the temps were around -35C and my toes were very cold in my leather Scarpa Matterhorns and we had to beg off the climb. I don't want that to happen again so I have been looking for plastic boots on-line. There seems to be a very limited selection available at most retail outlets and that made me wonder... are plastics out these days? Are there other warm options (to -35C) that I should be considering?

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Can you elaborate on the differences?

I wouldn't say I am questioning the rope's integrity as much as I am questioning the veracity of the statement that 5 year old ropes should be retired. If I hadn't read that I would have never given it a second thought to head out to the crag and top rope on it. I am really wondering how much damage time does compared to usage.

I have a rope and a bunch of slings that are approx. 5 years old. All have been used for less than 40 days of top roping and seem to be in excellent condition (no soft spots, abrasions, lead falls, ill expsures, etc). All have been stored in plastic bins in a climate controled environment. It seems that the rope should still be safe but I have read that any rope looses elasticity after that amount of time and that it should be replaced. Thoughts?

I just ordered mine. Not a huge fan of the color but it's all about function rather than fashion for me.

What about freezer gloves? I read this article about tips and tricks and the guy likes them for ice climbing. Anybody tried 'em?

You got it... I am looking for the Grivel style show above (actually just found some). I have the style show below and one of the plastic clasps broke. Additional I got a replacement toe bail with a safety strap so I want to replace the current ones with the style show above. Thanks for the responses.

No, not the old style... I am just looking to replace an ankle strap with a strap that goes through a toe bail safety strap...

I have an older set of crampons and they need new straps. Can you make straps? If so, anyone have instructions? If not, where can you buy straps? Thanks in advance.

So, are clearance and pick width the key factors in choosing a tool for vertical water ice? I would imagine that head weight comes into the equation as well.

Are the BD Venom tools any good on waterfall ice?