Modern hyperlight, perfectly balanced, fully featured tool for technical dry tooling, modern mixed and ice climbing that has been receiving very favourable reviews - some even prefer it to the Nomic!
The X-Dream combines two tools in one – a fully optimised axe for technical ice and an aggressive dry tooling machine. It can be fitted with three different T rated picks for various types of terrain, and also incorporates a patented adjustment system in the ergonomic handle to fine tune the swing and torque even further. A quick turn of the Allen bolt above the grip allows the tool to be switched between Dry and Ice positions by changing the angle of the handle in relation to the angle of the pick.
In the Dry position, the handle kicks upward for a more down and out pull. The Ice position drops the handle for a more natural swing.
Climbers can further refine the X-Dream with micro-adjustable trigger fingers (choose from two inserts – the X-Finger Small or the X-Finger Large that can be flipped over to adjust the position - included) and the removable X-Rest insert which adjusts the overall height of the handle.
All three picks feature the refined beak and tooth configuration which Cassin tools are renowned for and they are designed to provide solid placements with minimal penetration making them the perfect choice for brittle ice and technical mixed terrain. The Ice pick brings the tip 6mm closer to the handle for performance similar to the popular X-All Mountain tool. It also features a small hammer that adds the perfect amount of head weight for thin and brittle ice. The Race pick features a sharp beak for grappling with rock along with more aggressive teeth both on the underside and topside of the pick. The Mixed pick is a blend between the two with similar angles to the Ice pick but only a small "hammer" plate (not really a hammer at all!) and teeth reaching further down the shaft like the Race pick.
- Ergonomic handle with patented adjustment system to change between Dry and Ice angles
- The handle is constructed from extreme cold resistant polymer laid over the hot-forged aluminium alloy spine
- Three different picks are available (Mixte supplied as standard, Ice and Race can be purchased separately) for different styles of climbing.
- Micro-adjustable trigger finger ledges and X-Rest insert adjust the overall height and size of the handle.
- X-Trigger pommel attaches to the shaft for a third ledge.
- X-Grip 2 included.
Weight: ca 615g.
Originally marketed under the Cassin label, this axe is now made by Camp. Price is per axe.