Why We Like The C.A.M.P. X-Dream Ice Tool
For a tool that feels like an extension of self when scaling ice and rock, we look to the C.A.M.P. X-Dream Ice Tool. The handle's proprietary adjuster lets us change its angle to achieve optimal positioning for a balanced swing on ice or a solid hook on rock, while the modular design lets us customize the head and handle with different picks and finger rests (sold separately) to match the terrain and our hand.
Details
- Ultralight, adaptable tool for technical ice and steep rock
- Modular head offers customization
- Steel, reverse curve Mixte pick for precision
- Aluminum shaft balances weight and strength
- Ergonomic handle with plastic grip for a secure hold
- Allen bolt adjustment to change from Ice to Dry grip position
- X-Trigger knob attaches to shaft to give a third position
- Compatible with C.A.M.P. X-Finger, X-Rest, hammer, adze, and Ice, Race, and Total Dry picks (sold separately)
- Item #CMPJ18Y
- Material
- [pick] chromoly steel, [shaft] 2.5mm 7075 aluminum
- Rating
- T-rated
- Leash Included
- no
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 5oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 3 year
- Activity
- ice climbing
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Overall Rating
5 based on 1 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 22, 2024
X Dream Ice Tool - Great tools
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 155
These are hands down my favorite ice-climbing tools, and I get to play with many options because I run the @iceclimbing feeds on social media. The XDream handle works best for me, and the swing is the best fit for my swing-style. I find that I don't flick much as others at the end of my swing. I keep the tool set up to ice mode for WI4/5 and under. When seconding WI6, dry tooling, or climbing mixed, I have the tool set in the Dry mode. I feel this gives it clearance similar to the Petzl Ergo for bigger, odder features on ice. The Ice setting is similar to Nomic angles and better less steep ice. The interchangeable parts work well, too. I typically always keep one handle with the spike on it, unless I'm drying tooling or steep mixed climbing, then I run the handles without the spikes and change the picks to the mixed pic or drytooling pic. The spike handle comes with the Alpine version, or you can buy it separately. I also removed the third grip as I found it hits the ice often on steeper ice, and I didn't climb hard enough, drytooling for it to be useful to me. Hope that helps. Hit me up on IG if you have questions.
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