Gear : Reviews
Reviews by redpointron (3)
Fusion Ice Axe
Average Rating : 5.00/5
In: Gear: Alpine & Ice Climbing: Ice Axes and Hammers
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Review by: redpointron, 2005-01-28
if you're really serious about mixed climbing, then, you cannot go wrong with the black diamond fusion. adjustable hand grip allows you to "customize" to your hand size. amazingly similar angle between upper and lower grips reduces the amount of pick movement when matching hands, thus, reducing the chance you will "pitch" off. takes a little practice swinging in pure ice, but well worth it once the m-climbing begins.
Quark M and P (Manufacturer link)
Average Rating : 4.64/5
In: Gear: Alpine & Ice Climbing: Ice Axes and Hammers
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Review by: redpointron, 2004-04-19
bought these a couple years back and have totally loved them on WI and low grade mixed climbing. they have a little smaller grip which is nice if you have smaller hands. definitely invest in the removable leashes--don't come with them--because it makes placing screws much easier.
Scapula
Average Rating : 5.00/5
In: Gear: Archive
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Review by: redpointron, 2004-04-19
the whole jurrasic series from nicros is cool and this hold is by far the best. i have it on a 30 degree overhand and it can be made more difficult based on it's orientation. good to match hand to foot (heel hook). i believe nicros is now making this hold in exteme hold technology -- very light.
