Anyone heard about/used these?
http://www.mgear.com/pages/product/product.asp/imanf/Climb+High/idesc/Ti...
Titanium ice screw, 13 dollars? I was just wondering if anyone has heard anything about these, are they cr** or...
I'm new to the ice and as BD screws have already put a hole in my pocket, it would be sweet if there was a less expensive alternative.
Any comments would be appreciated
-kevin :mrgreen:
Titanium Screws take falls
We have an Ushba Titanium screw that?s taken six leader falls without incident.
Some info on Ti screws
http://www.ushba.com/tifacts.html
Short, intersting read from Ushba on characteristics of Ti screws.
Anyone heard about/used these?
I have a few in my collection. Wouldn't want to whip on one though! I think they are fine for moderate routes or belay screws. Just don't plan on sending Winter Dance with em....
Anyone heard about/used these?
Thanks for the replies. It sounds like I should bite the bullet and stay with bd or Omega, as Chris said.
I am currious why the 'climb high' screws are said to be 'not for lead climbing'... If I find out I'll post back.
-Kevin
Anyone heard about/used these?
I would be very impressed if someone could actually place one of those on lead. I picked up 2 a while ago, and they are a pain (compaired to BD and Grivel). Maybe they have thier place in the alpine, but don't rely on them to be placed with any speed, or effeciency.
Mostly for alpine ice
They're super light and go in quite smoothly. Of course, they are not AS easy to put in as screws with "coffee grinder handles". They're nice for alpine routes because they're so light. However, according to the description on the REI website (REI sells those screws also), they are "not intended to lead on ice"...
Anyone heard about/used these?
I've had a few of these and didn't like them at all. Try Omega Pacific screws, they place well and they're about $15 cheaper then the Black Diamond.