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Hey I'm wondering if these tools can be used leashless. I'm...
By Jon Flagstaff,AZ
Ranked #1036 - Backcountry Snowboarding
April 18, 2008
Hey I'm wondering if these tools can be used leashless. I'm looking at these and the petzl aztarex and not quite sure which I want. I'm looking for versatility for technical mountaineering more than anything.
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By Dave Watson
Ranked #293 - Backcountry Snowboarding
November 10, 2009
again, agreed. No bueno for leashless
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By Jacon Mayer
Ranked #190 - Backcountry Snowboarding
September 28, 2009
Agreed with Stan. They are very poor leashless tools, and have no modular attachments to make them better. WI4 would be the max I would go leashless with them.
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By Stan
Ranked #811 - Backcountry Snowboarding
November 5, 2008
I wouldn't. Tried them with leashes on - good for WI4+, anything harder - get waterfall/mixed tools. For technical mountaineering my choice #1 is Grivel Alp Wing / Light Wing - their modular steel head will take a LOT more abuse: pounding pitons, plunging into hard snow etc. You can fit pinky rests and triggers on 'em for steeper stuff too.
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Change me.