Tyson.g Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Which one and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson.g Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 This must be the first post on CC.com that didn't get a butt ton of opinionated answers right quick. That leads me to believe that it is 6 one way a half dozen the other between the two. Usually a guy gets opinions around here when they are not even asked for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1150755/Hand-Drill-Recommendation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson.g Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Thanks Dane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallstein Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) I've used both more than my wrists like. (drilled nearly 100 by hand this year alone.) I started out with the Hurricane but primarily I use the RocPec now. Not having to carry any wrenches really makes the RocPec excel for me. Of course if you don't want to use SDS bits the hurricane is the only way to go. Edited July 13, 2011 by Wallstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley81 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Roc pec is good for a few bolts, but eventually you might hit your hand on the small guard. The fixe is a little heavier, but much less of a chance of hitting your hand since it has a fatty guard. I've got a fixe and I like it pretty well. Another important thing to think about is your hammer, a heavier hammer can make drilling go alot quicker, but do you want to haul the extra weight? Can't say I don't perfer a nice power drill though. : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdietsch Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 This must be the first post on CC.com that didn't get a butt ton of opinionated answers right quick. My guess would be because your asking about hand drills not power drills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson.g Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 This must be the first post on CC.com that didn't get a butt ton of opinionated answers right quick. My guess would be because your asking about hand drills not power drills Too true. If only a power drill was an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I started out with the Hurricane but primarily I use the RocPec now. Not having to carry any wrenches really makes the RocPec excel for me. Of course if you don't want to use SDS bits the hurricane is the only way to go. Mikey answered it for all rational people. The RocPec's fast bit change out is awesome (careful that you don't pinch your hand it though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson.g Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 I am not too worried about pinching. I have tiny little hands. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallstein Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I find that hitting my hand has more to do with my technique, hammer weight and fatigue than the size of my drill guard. I'm a righty and drill 40% left handed and managed to only whack my had every 5 bolts or so. And yes the roc pec can pinch your hand but again if figure out how to hold it so that isn't an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lodestone Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 There's a Hurricane drill being auctioned off on eBay right now. Ten hours until closing. http://cgi.ebay.com/Hurricane-Mountain-Works-Hand-Drill-w-bolts-Climb-/320727094742?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aacd315d6 Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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