Being that I am getting increasingly experienced and into steeper slopes, I was looking for some used ice tools for the steeper slopes on mountains, 70° range. General alpine use on more technical routes. Basically looking for some input here.
I was originally looking to just get a second bent neck axe along with my straight 65 but then figured why not get a pair of older tools for about the same price as a BD Venom that could be more appropriate.
I ran into these online, emailed the guy and they are still availible. I offered $125 shipped and he countered at $130: http://neice.com/classifieds/hardware/p ... tools.html
These seem to be the all-aluminum X-15's (not BRS) that are known to be on the heavy side, 50cm run about 1 lb 11 oz. 3oz heavier than BD Reactors that I have used before in a course. I saw some similar ones on ebay, not sure what BD model but they were black, same bent shaft, but fully rubbered with leashes go for about 125 on ebay last week. Some, I think it was a pair of Charlet Mosers, tools went for about 115 last week with a pair of new picks along with the used ones.
Is 130 worth it? You reccomend a different approach? These are primarily to get my foot in the door for steeper slopes.
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Thanks, Kyle.