Marko Posted October 6, 2007 Posted October 6, 2007 (edited) 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 Edited October 21, 2007 by Marko Quote
Marko Posted October 21, 2007 Author Posted October 21, 2007 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 The carbon fiber X-15s are certainly outdated but are still pretty light (24 oz) and bomber in the mountains.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. Quote
scottgg Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Those particular Black Prophets in action... Great first tools if your looking to try out the sport! Quote
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