The amount of times I use that third handle, it is so handy. Lastly, this is the only axe on the market which comes with a third handle. Otherwise you may end up using the handle to hammer in gear. When climbing in Scotland in winter, you definitely need the hammer attachment. So you have the option with the Mixte pick and the ice pick, to add a hammer or adze. This is a great weight saving option, but sometimes on Scottish mixed climbing terrain, it is always nice to have a hammer. The Cassin X-Dream axe comes with a Mixte pick, with a miniture hammer, built into the pick. The amount of times I have filed down my picks to a mere stubby, and surprised performance has lacked. Meaning you can be more accurate with your placements when dry-tooling or mixed climbing.Īll of the picks for the Cassin X-Dream ice axe also come with an indicator, warning you when to change them for new ones. The benefit of this curved point is that when placed on a small edge, all of the force is concentrated on a single point. The Cassin picks all have the same curved point (see picture). And the Ice pick, which allows for the best performance on ice routes. The Mixte pick, which can be used both for mixed and ice climbing. The Race pick, designed more for mixed climbing, with its hot-forging process to create tougher picks. The Total Dry pick, used more for dry-tooling, with its aggressive geometry and special heat treatment. The Cassin X-dream ice axe has the option of 4 picks. Or you can widen the axe head, with the head weights, to help aid jamming in certain cracks when going mixed climbing. If you are someone that likes a heavier head, especially for ice climbing, you can add the X-Dream head weights. Whether you have big paws, or smaller hands, finally an axe that suits everyone.Īs mentioned before, Cassin give you the option to add pick weights. So, Cassin, again, have really outdone themselves, by giving you the option. And there have been times, where I have had to squeeze my gloved hands in a smaller space. Some ice axes I have used, have limited space on the handle. I have fairly big hands, and wear bigger gloves as a result. I do love the fact that Cassin have given the user the option. It’s a bit like Marmite, you either love it or hate it. Some people like this because it allows for more accurate handling of the axe. Whether you like to rest your index finger on a trigger. This allows for your personal grip preference. The Cassin X-dream ice axe, comes with an adjustable finger ledge. You can climb mixed in ice-mode, but the other way around, it may feel much harder to remove the axes from the ice. And every little bit of energy saving, helps.
This helps with saving that little bit of energy, on steep angled terrain. Meaning you can make it 5 degrees more or less aggressive, depending on whether you are climbing ice, or mixed.
Or you can widen the axe head, with the head weights, to help aid jamming in certain cracks when going mixed climbing.Īn incredible feature on the Cassin X-Dream ice axe, is that you can adjust the angle of the handle. If, however, you are someone that likes a heavier head, especially for ice climbing, you can buy X-Dream head weights. Hence, the feeling of a lighter, and more agile axe. Although it is not lighter than some of its competitors, the weight has been more evenly distributed. The first thing that stands out about the Cassin X-Dream ice axe, is its weight. X-Trigger pommel attaches to the shaft for a third ledge.Micro-adjustable trigger finger ledges and X-Rest insert adjust the overall height and size of the handle.3 different picks (Mixte supplied as standard, Ice and Race can be purchased separately) provide further refinement for different styles of climbing.The handle is constructed from extreme cold resistant polymer laid over the hot-forged aluminum alloy spine.Ergonomic handle with patented adjustment system to change between Dry and Ice angles.Hyperlight, perfectly balanced, fully featured tool for technical dry, mixed and ice climbing.If you would like your own WINTER ADVENTURE, we provide an array of winter courses.
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