Product DescriptionThe new generation of ice tool specifically for technical climbing on all of the world’s mountains.
The deep clearance curve cheats past radical terrain barriers without levering the pick out of the ice.
The shaft is covered with a new non-slip grip material, handle made of pure silicone.
An adjustable “trigger” distributes weight onto the strongest finger and the ergonomic “Horn” supports the hand, protecting it from violent blows against the wall.
It also is a safe and balanced support for the ice axe against ice.
The Horn can be detached when a completely free spike is requested.
The first tool tested on the new winter 2003/2004 game: the “total dry”.
The Taa-k-oon is a must have for “leashless” climbing.
FeaturesInterchargeable blade and shovel / Hammer
CE Shaft resistance 400kg
Length: 50cm
Weight: 730 gr. / 25,75 ozs Images |
Reviews
| tommi | Extreme | | 
Voted 4/5 | A very extreme ice and mixed tool. Very good handling, very rough and heavier then the most tools, you will feel it after a climbing day.
The silicone grip is good and the trigger is a very comfortable accessoir for leashless climbing.
The downside of this great piece of gear is the really high price and , my opinion, the weight.
I tried to climb with leashes this season, but forget it, you don´t need them and they handicap you more than they are useful | | Posted Feb 2, 2007 1:04 pm |
| dug | 1st season | | Voted 4/5 | Started using this tool this season. It is heavy but so far haven't found it a problem. As I gain experience with it I like it more. I am having some trouble cleaning it tho. Probably still over driving it.
The horn nearly covers the spike so take care at the top of your climbs. The grip is quite small and with thicker gloves can be difficult to control. The combination of a heavy tool and small grip seems counter-intuitive to me as a heavy tool is going to appeal to the bigger guys? The trigger is very nice and adds a great deal of control. Pick is the usual Grivel excellence tho as mentioned above I'm having trouble cleaning but I think its me. The tool clips/un-clips to a biner on harness very quick and easy but I suspect wont holster well with the horn and trigger.
Although I haven't used mine in the alpine, my impression is that if you can get over the weight issue, it would be a fine alpine tool. Remove the horn and trigger and add a leash and its probably better than most.
Over all a very nice technical tool but I would prefer a slightly larger grip.
| | Posted Feb 3, 2007 5:12 pm |
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