Ice Screw Core Cleaning Tool

[Plaidman]

I cringe at the sight of people using tools (of any kind, especially ice tools or crampons) on the inside of their $60 ice screws. Then notice they have to do it on every screw. All it takes is a little dust or dirt on the tool (wood, plastic, wood, whatever) or in the ice and you are scratching away. Think camera lens clean here. Just old school it - tap and blow. Works 99% of the time if you treat your gear with care. IMHO

 

Thanks. Great stuff. Great ideas. I am always looking to improve.

[Plaidman]

Using the end of the rope (whatever is left from your tie in point) works well.

 

This has been a great thread. All good ideas. The rope trick is awesome.

 

Plaidman