Question for ice climbing mags...

[Griz]

Don't know where this belongs - but its skiing related. Hey ice climbing mags, I am looking for a cheap ice screw to use for kite skiing as an anchor for the kite. I have been told by other climbers (I'm not one) that there are probably some old "Russian" titanium screws out there that I might be able to pick up for cheap.

Any suggestions on where to find an old screw for a few bucks?

Thanks.

[edg]

Ebay? http://cgi.ebay.com/GAB-ICE-SCREW-SE...ayphotohosting

edg

[Chugachjed]

I've seen old CAMP ice screws at military surplus stores alot lately for about $8. If you want I could get you some and ship them.

[bullhorn]

I haven't seen them in 10 years (though i haven't been looking for them). They use to have the problem of being too short and the threads were too small so they tended to melt out of the placements.

[Griz]

Thanks for the responses - length and condition really aren't that important since no lives are on the line. This is just to hold the kite down while I untangle/adjust lines. Initially I looked at icefishing gear, but most of the anchors require a 6'' hole with an auger - I've also tried lag screws which didn't hold.

I'll check the local army surplus... good idea. Thanks for the offer Chugachjed - it would be nice to find them local to avoid postage, but I'll let you know if I can't find any around here.

[JoeStrummer]

Not sure where you live in Colorado but I have some OmegaPacific screws I bought here on TGR for leavers and anchors that I've never used. I would part with one in exchange for a couple of PBRs.

[VC]

If its going into hardpack, not ice. How about the anchors that looks like a big corkscrew. I've seen those at harbor freight for pretty cheap.

[Griz]

Not sure where you live in Colorado but I have some OmegaPacific screws I bought here on TGR for leavers and anchors that I've never used. I would part with one in exchange for a couple of PBRs.

Sweet. PM comin atcha. (Ignore the plural on the title - I understand the concept that its just one.)

[Optimus Prime]

I used IRBIS brand Titanium ice screws, they are not the greatest for straight up ice climbing, but for what your looking for they would be great. New they cost between $10 and $13 each. You should be able to find some on ebay for cheap.

[skibuminwyo]

If your still looking I have some old leaver screws I could get to you.

[jumpturn]

Learn how to put in a v-thread with a 22cm ice screw. Use 1 for an ice screw equivalent, or for a bomber anchor, use 2 equal-tensioned in the different ice systems.