When leashless became the new game and all the companies started pouring out new axes to go outside and overhang on mixed routes, and when we all started needing more clearance from our ice axes Black Diamond invented the Fusion. For the money they give the most universal of these ice axes and i just love them a because of that. Previously i had DMM Fly, Simond Naja, also used Quark and Nomic. I would put them on the same line with Petzl Quarks, just find the handle with finger guard and they would be just perfect for any type of climbing. I've tried them on WI 4-5 even on WI 6 and they were fabulous. I've bought my new Cassin X-Alp 6 mounts ago and they are great. The Fusion alway seem to take more effort to get a solid stick, and when it's in it takes a bit to get the pick dislodged. BD has some catching up on with their pick tech. It swings less like a battle ax (Fusion being the battle ax) and the pick sticks more securely but yet is easy to remove. I have been using both now for the last three years, these are my conclusions. This is going to be a bit of a comparison between the Petzl Nomic and the Fusion. On mixed and rock these perform rather poorly. The picks are very durable, and can take a great deal of abuse. Grip tape on the upper handle is essential, but easily added. Though a bit heavy, they have a good swing, and are very comfortable to hold. On ice they are the perfect level of aggressive and terrific for beginners as the price makes the sport a bit more accessible, and they are simple to use. I've used these axes in mixed conditions and on ice and found they perform very differently. My only gripe is the little adjustable plastic grip rest on the upper shaft,… Full review The difference is that the mixed sets the handle angle a bit more aggressive. The handle has two positions ice and Mixed, I keep mine on the ice setting. With my Nomics I feel like I have to battle-axing in to the ice, but not the X-dream even with the "mixed" pick. The slim pick usually is a one swing wonder, which makes steep climbs less tiring. For pure WI these are my favorite ice tool to date. I was so lucky as to get different blades with the tool, so one for training, one for mixed, one for alpine, and one for water ice. I can't think of much more to wish for in an ice tool. It's been perfect for me, climbing WI 3-5 and mixed alpine routes. Great ice tool for waterfall ice and mixed climbing! Has taken me from Rjukan to the Alps and back again! Great ice tool! I bought mine used though a friend (so I do not own the newest generation). Durability issues were fixed in the… Full review I didn’t think such improvement was possible from perfection. I had no complaints, the tools took me places I couldn’t have dreamed of before my introduction to the sport. I learned on gen 1, bought gen 2 and used it for 2 seasons leading up to wi5. I have climbed on every iteration of the Nomics. At home on rock, ice, mixed, and on sketchy approaches. If you are a technical climber, this is the only tool you need.
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