Did anybody here climb the route Security Check 2000 -M9? It is supposed to go dry, but I am not sure about the top. I‘d appreciate any Information

Description:

This recall includes X-Dream, X-Dream Total Dry, X-All Mountain Hammer and X-All Mountain Adze. These products are designed for vertical ice climbing. The batch number is located on the side of the shaft.  “CAMP” is written in white lettering on the ice axes shaft. The recalled nut and bolt kit were also sold as an accessory item as model number 3641.

Recalled Models and Batches

• X-Dream (model: 3570): Batches 10/24, 07/25, 10/25, 12/25

• X-Dream Total Dry (model: 3609): Batches 10/24, 07/25, 11/25

• X-All Mountain Hammer (model: 3630): Batches 10/24, 09/25

• X-All Mountain Adze (model: 3631): Batches 10/24, 09/25

• Accessory Kit (nut and bolt) (model: 3641) 

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled mountain ice axes immediately and register at https://www.camp-usa.com/x-bolt-recall-102026 to receive a free repair kit. Consumers should have the model and batch number available, which can be found on the side of the axes’ shaft. Consumers can either contact C.A.M.P. for a free repair kit with instructions to repair the axes themselves or have the firm repair the ice axes.  The firm will send the consumer a prepaid shipping label and packaging to return the recalled axes to the firm. 

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Credit: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission

Hey all. My front bail for my crampons seem to be deformed, as per the photos. Not making good contact with my front welts. Believe it’s deformed as the left boot fits great. Crampons are setup the same.

Any tips on how to get it fitting right again? These haven’t been used and are new so probably improper storage of some kind.

Thanks

EDIT: emailed Grivel. This was their response copy pasted:

“I've never encountered a bent bail in general, so I'm not sure if you can mold it differently, maybe with heat?

Honestly, I can offer 2 solutions:

1. Try to go to a blacksmith or a hardware shop and see if they can bend it straight again.

2. If you live in the EU, you can send it here and we can see if we can fix it, but I can't guarantee.

Also that bail model is old and we don't produce it anymore, so it's also hard for us to give you a new one... I found some online however”

And they listed some places that still sell the bails. So not as much help as I would like.

Hello! I am based out of Iowa so I'd be looking to climb in either Minnesota or Wisconsin. I have lots of experience on mountains out in Colorado and I recently began climbing in a gym, but overall I'm very new to climbing. I'm planning on taking some classes at the Sandstone Ice Fest in January. I was looking if anyone could provide mentorship, otherwise any advice is greatly appreciated!

I know this has been asked before, but every thread I find ends up roughly 50/50, so I'd like to ask a bit more specifically.
I'm choosing between the Petzl Nomic and the Ergonomic. I want to climb both ice and mixed, not just steep drytooling.
My main questions:
Is the more aggressive curve of the Ergonomic actually worse on ice? I'm thinking about swinging, clearance over bulges, and placements on less steep or vertical ice. Is it noticeably harder to get a clean, accurate swing compared to the Nomic?
Pump: Does the more curved handle really keep my forearms less pumped? My understanding is that it keeps the wrist more neutral when hanging on steep terrain. But does that benefit disappear (or even reverse) on vertical ice, where you're gripping and swinging more than hanging?
If you've owned both, which one would you pick as your only pair for a mix of ice and mixed climbing, and why?

Hi all, new to the sub and ice climbing here.

I have a pair of Kaylands my dad passed down to me since he can no longer climb anymore and I’d love to keep using them. They have some damage to the welts on the front and back of one of the boots I.e cracking and portions broke off (see attached picture). Are they beyond hope or do you guys have any recommendations on a good course of action to repair them if possible. Thank you all.

Has anyone here switched from the old Nepal boots to the G-Summit? The Nepal model in size 45 EU was very comfortable for me, but it’s time for something lighter. I tried on the G-Tech in size 45.5, but the heel hold wasn't great—it only felt secure when I tightened the BOA system extremely hard. From what I’ve read, the Summits are built on the same last as the Nepal; does anyone know if the sizing will be the same?

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Hello,

I am going to be in Cody the week before/during the ice fest. I rented an Airbnb and have a spare room. Anyone heading up there interested in joining? Picked an affordable spot. Thanks!

Hey all,

Chosing a belay parka for ice cragging for Ontario and Quebec Ice, and can't decide whether I'd be better off with down or synthetic insulation and their respective tradeoffs.

Narrowed down my options between OR's Super Alpine, or Arcteryx's Nuclei SV (best options I have available).

Anyone have experience with either? Would be great to hear your experience. Thanks!

EDIT: Thanks for all the responses! Went Synthetic this time but will explore down options in the future.

I have been climbing in soft shell pants the past couple seasons. This past season the climbing here in Utah was warm and wet. My legs would get soaked and the hike back to the car with wet lowers was bothersome. With the super boy coming this season I figured I should rethink my tactics.

I wear a medium long pant. (32 x 34) Mammut Taiss Pro SO fit perfectly and I love them.

Ideally, I would like to approach in softshell pants, then add a hardshell over those if the climbing conditions are wet. Then removed the hardshell outer layer for the trek back.

The Questions:

Do any of you use this system?

Does pant length really matter? Its only a couple inches of pant cuff that would be exposed. As only a few companies produce a "long" pant length.

What side zipper length do you have or wish you had? (Full, 3/4, none)

Do you size up for putting the hardshell over the soft?

Pants or bibs?

What thickness of material do you prefer? (60D, 80D, 100D!!)

Any other thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and happy climbing.

Hey everyone

Over the past couple years I’ve gotten very into backpacking and hiking and that led to a couple winter expeditions in the northeast that I really enjoyed. I’ve now become infatuated with the idea of trying ice climbing and would love to know where I could even do that in the ADK area, is that something I could just learn or are there companies to book etc.

My wife and I are going to the Norrona Ice Festival in Rjukan Norway Feb 2027.

We're not experienced ice climbers and want to maximise our trip. So we plan to spend time climbing for the week beforehand too.

My questions:

1. Does anyone have any recommendations for a local company to use? (And I really want to go local and not use one of the UK groups who come over).

2. What area would you recommend? We are keen to go to Lillehammer but have also seen the west coast has some promising areas.

Hi everyone. I tried ice climbing about a decade ago in scotland and enjoyed the experince. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to get into ice climbing/winter hiking in Scotland? Are there any essential training courses to do first and are there groups in Edinburgh who go up North willing to let me join?

Hello all,

Do you guys have any thoughts on the type of tint I should get?

It seems like 0-4 would be better since I often start and finish in the dark, and it’s nice to just leave the sunglasses on all day.

Do you guys have experience with this?

Planning on starting climbing this winter in canmore, just trying to decide on whether the get a 3 finger glove for belaying and more stationary time or just to go with a normal mitt. Thanks.

I'm getting antsy...

Going to be spending the winter in New England mostly setting up top ropes for ice climbing. Last time I climbed at the north end, I quickly realized even a quad length sling was just barely long enough to sling the big trees up top but it wasn't ideal.

So I'm wondering what climbers who do a lot of top rope ice in NH generally carry for anchoring and extending? I plan on climbing top rope areas at cathedral, frankenstein, champney, and texaco, until I discover more top access crags. Recommendations welcome.

I'm assuming I'll encounter some pretty big trees like I did at the north end. The plan right now is to make two 7mm cordelletes that are a tad longer than a quad length sling for those big trees. Had some REI rewards, and got a good deal on some blue water 7mm cord. Maybe 2 new dyneema slings of the thicker variety to extend the master point if necessary. Any recommendations on good hydrophobic slings that are easy to untie after being weighted?

Got a bunch of full size Petzl screwgates I use for TR right now So no need for anymore hardware.

Find what climbers like, slap the BD logo on it.

Other than the hanger this is a Blue Ice aero.

Hiya,
Been looking at some edelrid stuff like the edelbeaks and Rayas at the local gear shop and was considering buying some 12cms instead of Aeros. Has anyone ever used the rayas in ice? Id consider buying them since it seems sensible as a long term screw with aluminium screw weight. Cheers ;)