Dr_Crash Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Has anybody used the Aztarex? How it is? I was going to get a third tool to go with my Grivel Air Tech Racing ice ax (mountaineering, straigth shaft, classic pick, B rated shaft)... But a tool like the P'tit Loup or the Grivel Black 3 is 16 oz, and that Aztarex thing is 18 oz... So... Is a pair of Aztarex a good set of tools for alpine and water ice? Or will I be disappointed when I'll start the latter? If it's good, then I'd rather get one now instead of the third tool and complete the pair later. Is the B rated shaft an issue (likely not at that point in my climbing abilities)? Is the Aztar much better? Thanks, drC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Talk to Mr. Nelson at Pro Mountain Sports in the U-District. He had a set he was climbing with last time I was in. He seemed to like them pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I bought my wife a pair of Aztars. In general they are a bit short and light for my taste, but are otherwise decent tools. I especially like the grips and leashes. If you plan on doing water ice I would get the Aztar over the Aztarex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Mountain Sports Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Not sure what I think about the Aztarex. I share Dan’s concerns about the light weight for water fall climbing, but was surprised when I was surprised with several pitches of water ice on Stuart this past March. I’m curious what others think and have demos to loan. Has anyone used the Comitec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdietsch Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Has anyone used the Comitec? not to sound ignorant or anything ... what is the Comitec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Mountain Sports Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 (edited) a lighter B rated tool from Petzl. Nice looking fixed drooped pick, and trad spike. Two lengths 55cm and 62cm(for dps). Edited April 22, 2005 by Gearhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdietsch Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 (edited) petzl Cosmi'tec Edited April 22, 2005 by wdietsch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Crash Posted April 23, 2005 Author Share Posted April 23, 2005 Not sure what I think about the Aztarex. I share Dan’s concerns about the light weight for water fall climbing, but was surprised when I was surprised with several pitches of water ice on Stuart this past March. So, were you pleasantly surprised (asusming you had them on Stuart)? How did they feel? drC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Mountain Sports Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Crash, I was pleased with the Azrarex on Stuart. I used a pair of them along with the Irvis crampon. Not sure it’s the right tool for everyone but I tend to like the lighter tools for alpine. I liked it so much, which has me thinking I’d like the Cosmitec also, but would I miss the pinky thing? Aztar and Cosmitec have steel spikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Crash Posted April 25, 2005 Author Share Posted April 25, 2005 I am also looking at the Grivel Air Tech Evo. About the same weight, traditional non interchangeable pick, but T-rated bent shaft. What do you think, if I had to get only one kind? I could pair one of these with my Air Tech Racing ax. drC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Mountain Sports Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 C, I like Grivel Air Tech Evo. Real nice axe, maybe the nicest all around. What do folks who have it think? More of a classic all around style, while the other two are a little more technical with the steeper pick angle. I was impressed with the picks on the Aztarex on water ice which are the same as Aztar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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