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CDN
Nov 30, 2009, 10:36 PM
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Are the Grivel Mixte picks still available? I can pick up a set of taa-k-oons for cheap, but if the mixte picks aren't available, it may not be worth it...
I checked online and only one place had them in the US, and nowhere in Canada (MEC doesn't carry them).
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Nov 30, 2009, 10:45 PM
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Have you actually called MEC? Quite often they remove gear from the web catalog, but it may still be available for phone orders. A while ago, I got myself a bunch of WC Heliums that way.
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CDN
Nov 30, 2009, 10:48 PM
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No I haven't called, but I checked online and went into the Calgary store and checked.
I'll try calling, thanks!
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tbrunn1979
Dec 1, 2009, 10:56 PM
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Try here:
http://mountaineer.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MTR&Product_Code=GrivelMixte&Category_Code=415
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the_climber
Dec 8, 2009, 9:01 PM
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MEC has them, and Wicked Gravity can get them in if you're willing to pay shipping.
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CDN
Dec 8, 2009, 9:44 PM
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Okay, there is hope.
Did you get my PM RE: Taakoons?
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the_climber
Dec 8, 2009, 11:03 PM
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Found out today that Grivel has a new North American distributor, Liberty Mountain. Several shops in Alberta use them, including Wicked Gravity, Spirit West, and Vertical Addiction to name a few other than WallMEC.
As for the Taakoons got your PM just haven't had time to write up a response. They are a great tool if you like a refined swing with good head weight. I had the chance to replace my first set of taaks, I replaced them with another set of taaks... take that for what it's worth.
If you're in Calgary, Nick's Steakhouse and Pizza on Crowchild Tr. NW is where a bunch of us meet for a pint Wednesday evenings.
(This post was edited by the_climber on Dec 8, 2009, 11:04 PM)
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swaghole
Dec 11, 2009, 1:49 AM
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CDN wrote: Are the Grivel Mixte picks still available? I can pick up a set of taa-k-oons for cheap, but if the mixte picks aren't available, it may not be worth it... I checked online and only one place had them in the US, and nowhere in Canada (MEC doesn't carry them).
I have takkoons and love them. The MEC in Ottawa had a bunch of mixte and cascade picks left a few days ago (asked for them at the climbing counter).
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