Reviews by User: shanja (2)

Simply put, they are sweet if a tad heavy. This was my first set of leashless tools, and I was amazed at how much I didn't pump out without the leashes. Also even with thin gloves my hands stayed really warm and were well protected from the ice. On heavily featured ice the tools were really easy to get accurate placements, the trigger works well, and is easily adjustable... but you can't use mitts with the trigger. At first the cascade pick stuck a bit, but with practice was no trouble, and swings were very natural. I'd give it the nod over the Quark, Awax or Scorpion (all of which I've used a bit).

I've had a Bod since 2001 and have to say it's been really sweet. I've used it on everything from sport routes to ice and even in the Himalaya. Because it's a diaper style, getting it on and off over bulky layers and crampons or with gloves on is a cinch. Be careful to keep the leg loops adjusted right though. If it's a bit loose it can crunch up the groin (men).