Doug_Hutchinson Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 Who has fondled the new BD Viper? I did last week at New Paltz's Rock and Snow and thought it was pretty cool except the huge curve may make it difficult to use the hammer or adze, and the little pommel may need to be removed for alpine plunging. Beautiful small grift/shaft and same great pick as the Cobra. Why are you cc.com's so hot on the Grivel Alp Wing or Tech Wing? Nice shaft for alpine, but I don't get the appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence_Sitter Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 its called alpine...big curves and large pommels are not ideal for alpine plunging and whatnot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 The Viper does feel sweet...I think its geared more for steep ice and mixed climbing, I like the android leash hook up on the shaft...but I mustn't start dreaming of new ice tools, my cobras are hardly even broken in yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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