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FS: Ice tools-- Axars, Black Prophets, and X-15s


Marko

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Axars-- Well used but good shape, 7 extra picks (3 unused), $130/pair obo:

http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showphoto.php?photo=32554&cat=516

 

Black Prophets-- Low miles, new picks, $180/pair obo:

http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showphoto.php?photo=32553&cat=516

 

X-15s-- New picks, $80/pair obo:

http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/plab/showphoto.php?photo=32552&cat=516

Pick these up and I'll throw in a few Snargs just to complete the ensemble!

 

-M

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So let's say: Axars $120, Black Prophets $150, and X-15s $70. (Even I think 6 pairs of tools in the collection are too many...)

 

The Axars have been great alpine tools; they're light (<24 oz for the hammer w/o leash) and have a moderate clearance shaft that helps for the occaisional mixed pitch.

 

The Black Prophets are friggin' solid waterfall tools; a bit heavy (26.5 oz) and no clearance shaft but it doesn't take much of a swing to get a confidence-inspiring no-vibration stick. Grip shape seems to fit larger hands. BD makes the best adze I've seen for torquing in cracks, chopping out gear placements & ledges, and for climbing crappy snow/ice.

 

The carbon fiber X-15s are certainly outdated but are still pretty light (24 oz) and bomber in the mountains. Same pick as the BPs. Definitely for larger hands.

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