Necronomicon Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 I broke the adze off of my favorite alpine ice tool. I whacked it into my shin chopping a bollard, which must have cracked it, and then smashed it off hitting into rock in the moat. Does anyone know where I can pick up an adze for a Cassin Anteres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 you're screwed, i'd say. time for a new tool. this time buy something real not that cassin junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necronomicon Posted November 25, 2002 Author Share Posted November 25, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Dru: you're screwed, i'd say. time for a new tool. this time buy something real not that cassin junk. The Cassin "junk" lasted for almost ten years. A bit heavy, but solid and reliable. Any thoughts on a new tool that's good for the alpine, but not too pricey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 Grivel Rambo or Charlet Axar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 Grivel Alpenstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Necronomicon: I whacked it into my shin chopping a bollard, which must have cracked it... How much damage did you do to your shin? Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texplorer Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 I broke my adze once. I couldn't sit down for a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence_Sitter Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 i broke my adze as well...got a nice donut to sit on though...still use it to the day...comphy as hell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoker Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 I have an x-15 straight shaft that I take when I pack 2 tools into the alpine. Â Cheap and solid tool. Maybe a bit on the heavy side. It works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necronomicon Posted November 26, 2002 Author Share Posted November 26, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Smoker: I have an x-15 straight shaft that I take when I pack 2 tools into the alpine. Â Cheap and solid tool. Maybe a bit on the heavy side. It works for me. My other tool is an old X-15, with a hammer though. Do they typically have this tool with an adze at 2nd ascent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbb Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 yep. Last time I checked they had a whole mess of tools and I'm pretty sure there was an x15 adze in there. Â you could email em to be sure though: info@secondascent.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoker Posted November 30, 2002 Share Posted November 30, 2002 (edited) This might interest you Necro: Â cheap tool Edited November 30, 2002 by Smoker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Pi Posted December 1, 2002 Share Posted December 1, 2002 I wore out my adze on the STP one year and had to get a transplant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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