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They're actually off to ebay, but that won't fit in the title line. Anyone in their right mind would rather hit that awesome BD sale this weekend online.

Continuing to clean out the gear closet. The title says it; Yates Ice Screamer like this one, but gray. Never carried, never used. $10 shipped

I found another 16cm Express screw in my pro bag to go with those above. It has been carried but never placed. That makes a total of seven screws; I'll sell the six as listed above, or all seven for $185. If someone is only interested in a certain few screws I'll work up a partial package deal for you. Thanks.

Price Drop to $170

Thanks for the TR; it's always fun to see what's going on in different places.

Very nice.

It is indeed; I've been using their Vapour Rise stuff as an active mid-layer/softshell and I've been very happy with it. Most of their stuff is pretty reasonably priced for the build quality. I also use their Latok glove, Latok Alpine hard shell, and Fusion jacket.

Six total screws (break down below). They have all been stored with caps and sleeves on. They all have minor oxidization on the steel hanger from being carried; you probably know what I mean. The teeth and threads are all in superb condition. Prices are shipped to your door. All of them for $170 shipped or... BD Turbo Express: 22cm--$42 22cm--$42 BD Express: 16cm--$30 19cm--$35 19cm--$35 22cm--$35

I'd be more apt to throw a horn on the Matrix Light and climb vertical ice, but since that's not your plan for them anyway...that is a tough price to beat.

I've been wondering when that stuff was going to make it to apparel.

They are SPF to PeakDream, he gave me the first "I'll take them". Kathy is next in line...

This is a pair of La Sportiva Trango Extreme S ice boots, size 46. They have been used approximately 15 days, and are in excellent condition. They have a small nick from a crampon point near the ankle on the left boot; see photo below. It does not affect performance and would be a quick fix with seam grip. They are still very stiff and make a nimble ice boot. There is a description here: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://gallery.rei.com/media/694123_3360Ref.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.trailspace.com/gear/boots/plastic/%3Ffuseaction%3Dhome.vdet2%26lg%3Dfr%26page%3D11%26sort%3Dleast-expensive%26vid%3D80835733&usg=__NxUjsLGnyGTNdeF2eH2G4TDWCiA=&h=80&w=80&sz=3&hl=en&start=4&itbs=1&tbnid=0k4uOznl2qUeNM:&tbnh=74&tbnw=74&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dlas%2Bsportiva%2Btrango%2Bextreme%2Bs%2B-evo%26as_st%3Dy%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D20%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN I'm moving to a double for my primary ice boot so these must go. They are up at Summitpost for $85, but I'd rather somebody here picked 'em up for $75. $75 shipped in the lower 48

They are $120 with shipping included. No additional shipping cost. If you want them I'd take USPS money order or PayPal. Thanks

Pair of used Grivel G14's. Used a half dozen times, ice only--no mixed. Spacers and tools included. Very minor cosmetic rusting here and there as expected. $120 shipped

Nice find, that's a great deal. Looks like they only have an adze, but I know where there is one new (red color) Awax hammer that could likely be had for a good price (maybe not $120 good, but good none the less). Let me know if you are interested Steve.

Thanks for the TR. I have baby #2 on the way, so I know the feeling of adventuring "urgency".

I've used Ice Holdz and they are pretty fun, but way too pricey for my taste. Using a few as part of your dry tooling wall would be pretty handy though.

I hope you find some; and if you do, don't let 'em go as they are no more. The Cassin X-ice's are nearly the same tool (slightly more clearance), though I assume you're looking for a used pair. I've climbed on both, and they feel pretty similar. Not sure if you knew, but Cassin and Camp are tag teaming, Camp keeping their axes, and Cassin handling tools.

No kidding; talk about some serious clearance.

I'd add that I would probably put the top fabric of the Ptarmigan in the Epic fabric range of water resistance (slightly less for the TiGoat) and breathability (slightly more for the TiGoat).

I know a few guys who have the TiGoat. They all speak pretty highly of it; most use it in conjunction with an ultralight tarp. With the waterproof floor and water resistant top, it breathes great, and keeps the mist out if you've got something like a tarp to keep the bulk of the precip. off. For a stand alone bivy I think it's got fairly limited range of use, but great breathability is worth a lot sometimes...

That's a great point, and worth considering.

If I were you and had to pick just one, it'd be the Mammut Serenity or Revelation. But, if you can find a deal on an Edelweiss etc., go for it with confidence. The 8mm double can be a great choice too, as noted above; I've used a single 8 with success for alpine climbing.

For occasional use I really like the ID micro bivy in eVent. It breathes WAY better than any other W/B on the market and comes in @ a pound. For strictly emergency use, Mammut/Ajungilak makes a pretty cool internally reflective non-breathable one. If I'm gonna haul two pounds or more of bivy sack around I'd rather take my Terra Nova Laser Competition and be a whole lot comfortable for 35 ounces.

In my opinion Awax's are very underrated tools. Good value here.