2nd/blem ice screws ?

[rhyang]

I was wondering about whether ice screws marked 2nd quality / blemished are generally ok or if there could be issues that would make them more difficult to place, etc. Specifically curious about Black Diamond turbo & turbo express. Thanks for any info !

[sobo]

From where are you acquiring them? That could be an issue (i.e., eBay v. sierratradingpost, etc.). Some warranty or return policy may be attached to them, or not. As far as safety goes, I'd use them, since they're BDs. I'd be way less inclined to even consider them if they were made by Irbus.

[thelawgoddess]

bd blems should be fine.

[bDubyaH]

get em, i've been climbing on factory 2nd petzl spirits for a decade. still here. they can't charge $50 for gear with blems on it and won't sell it if it has failed a safety standards test

[rhyang]

Anyone ever heard of defects in coating or burrs on teeth or anything like that ? I'm assuming these kinds of things would affect ease of placement / removal and not safety...