wscottf Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 I found BD Prophet Ice tools on www.sierratradingpost.com for only $65 each! Quote
Coopah Posted September 8, 2003 Posted September 8, 2003 wscottf said: I found BD Prophet Ice tools on www.sierratradingpost.com for only $65 each! Just bought a pair even though I have the BD Rages. My nephew is getting into climbing so he will probably use them... Quote
Rainier_Wolfscastle Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Yeah, saw those too. Great deal considering the picks cost $35 alone. The only thing I don't like about this tool is the sticky rubber all the way up. Leash loops tend to hang up on the rubber when you bring your hand to the top of the tool. I've seen people put Armourall on the rubber to make it smoother. My buddy put duct tape over the entire length. Looks bad but works OK. Quote
kurthicks Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 yea, i'm pissed. i ordered them like 2 weeks ago when they were $75 each. those bastards! i can't wait to abuse them. Quote
rbw1966 Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Has anyone used these tools much? Any opinions on them? Quote
blue_morph Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 I ordered some too, cant beat it! I have never been to the site before. You have to wonder why they are carrying ice tools at all. The rest of their stuff seems more like the way Eddie Bauer used to be. Quote
cj001f Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 rbw1966 said: Has anyone used these tools much? Any opinions on them? Â I had a pair of the bent shaft. Aside from being heavy (the CF isn't ) they're a nice tool - nice damping. For $65 I don't think you could pass them up. Â Sierratradingpost is a grap bag - they regularly have climbing & bc skiing gear ....as well as Polo Golf Quote
lummox Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 rbw1966 said: Has anyone used these tools much? Any opinions on them? great tools. Quote
iain Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 if you use tool tubes the full rubber coating can be a bitch to deal with. Also, I only run the leashes through the top of the tool rather than use the little attachment to the shaft, since you cannot adjust it over the rubber coating. They are heavy, but it is all I have and I am not good enough to justify new things. I live in Oregon for crying out loud. Quote
cj001f Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 iain said: Also, I only run the leashes through the top of the tool rather than use the little attachment to the shaft, Little attachment on the shaft? As I remember they were a straight, rubber coated shaft - no attachment points at all. Could be wrong.. Quote
Ursa_Eagle Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 iain, do you mean a velcro strap around the shaft to keep the grips in your hand if you let go of the tools? Quote
iain Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Ursa_Eagle said: iain, do you mean a velcro strap around the shaft to keep the grips in your hand if you let go of the tools? Yeah exactly. That thing is hard to slide up when you use it in the alpine, where you have your hand on the head frequently. The android leash seems to work well though, since it pivots on the connection. Quote
iain Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Or just don't use the connection at the shaft. Quote
erik Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 iain said: Or just don't use the connection at the shaft. Â or just use the bd lock down leash which imo is the best. Â Â Quote
cj001f Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Attitude said: Leashes are aid. Don't tell me your one of those umbilical users..... besides, tools are aid Quote
specialed Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 Too bad no bent shaft. Otherwise awesome tools. Quote
Attitude Posted September 9, 2003 Posted September 9, 2003 cj001f said: Attitude said: Leashes are aid. Don't tell me your one of those umbilical users..... besides, tools are aid Real men chop steps.... ....real men in skirts, that is.   Quote
Off_White Posted September 10, 2003 Posted September 10, 2003 Attitude said: cj001f said: Attitude said: Leashes are aid. Don't tell me your one of those umbilical users..... besides, tools are aid Real men chop steps.... ....real men in skirts, that is.   I believe they would mince rather than chop Quote
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