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Always weary of cheap tools like the one piece head on the DMM fly.

The Fly is actually a pretty nice tool. I wouldn't describe anything made by DMM as "cheap". The workmanship is impeccable. With regard to the Mountain Technology tools, I haven't used them, but know the company is reputable. The Scots do know a few things about ice-climbing.

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moral dilemma: i WORK for MEC - but i'm a climber, and i've been asked a question about a piece of gear. i've got some unflattering experience. what do i do?

that's easy...

a few years ago i participated in an ice-tool demo on the base of 'stairway to heaven' before the outdoor retailer show in salt lake. there were dozens of tools and crampons available to take for a cruise. an hour or so of swinging the vertige convinced me this was the worst ice tool i had ever handled. it felt very 'mechanical' when you placed it, it required a 'tugging' swing to set properly, and it invariably stuck and had to be fought loose.

conversations with a few of the other participants confirmed my opinion.

one of my buddies owns a pair (fortunately, recently retired), so i hope he doesn't read this thread, but do yourself a favour and take a pass.

let somebody else buy 'em.

how does it go? the sting of poor quality lingers long after the glow of low price wears off...

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