Good tool for alpine and ice

By Adam Riser July 11, 2005

My wife and I have used these tools for lots of ice and alpine climbing. The Grip suits itself to smaller hands very well and the relatively straight shaft, compared to other tools, allows for a very easy swing; especially when you’re pumped stupid. They plunge well in the snow when you’re on alpine routes. Because the shaft doesn’t have much of a curve they do not hook as well on beat-out routes or mixed climbing. If you’re doing a ton of bullet-hard ice, however, they are a dream to swing.

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