a lot of extra security

Courtney Dean

Member since  Dec 29, 2009

Posted on April 6, 2012

I was actually pretty amazed at how instincts took over and i rolled and planted this baby in the snow. My fall was in spring corn on a steep slope, though not a no-fall zone. The spring corn was obviously very receptive and had I been on something a little more bullet proof the fall may not have been so routine. Regardless, the utility of this tool is unsurpassed. I know many want to keep the tip covered on the down to avoid impalement, but i'd argue it's the most vital time to carry a whippet in the ready position.

Carry these in all of your mountaineering pursuits as a safety measure and a life saver in the event that you do fall.