12/6/2023 0 Comments Cassin xdream![]() One possible downside to regularly shifting grip positions is wear and tear on the connection point which could lead to some movement developing - although we can only speculate as our tester did not experience this in use. But for mixed and ice climbing it seemed like the Nomic was unassailable. In Europe, DMM and Grivel had some success, and Black Diamond's Cobras were popular on ice. No other tool could really touch the Nomic for a long time. The "dry" position could be useful for those spending most of their time hanging around on overhanging terrain, otherwise, we think the "ice" position does everything you ask of the tool comfortably. The Cassin X-Dream is a fitting response to the Petzl Nomic's decade-long dominance. In this position the tools feel secure and exhibits minimal pick shift when matching the upper grip rest - which is equally as comfortable as the commodious main grip rest. Length: 50cm Where to buy 279. X-Grip 2 friction tape on shaft for shorter purchase on technical. Our tester has predominantly used the standard "ice" position for everything from vertical ice to near horizontal roofs whilst dry tooling. ![]() Whilst most handles are fixed in place, the X-Dreams' handles can be removed, replaced and rotated the standard "ice" position, to a more aggressive "dry" position (12 degrees more aggressive to be precise). Hyperlight, perfectly balanced, fully featured tool for alpine climbing and long technical ice routes. Perhaps the most interesting and certainly the most unique feature of the X-Dreams are the handles. This Cassin X-Dream is a performance ice climbing tool designed for steep technical ice and aggressive dry tooling.
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