Charlet Moser Quasar

Review Date
March 21, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: David Sweedler(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Boulder, CO, USA

Summary:
The Charlet Moser Quasar is so efficient at sticking to waterfall ice that you can downgrade most WI4-5 ice if you use these tools, especially if the route has seen significant traffic. I find it hard work to swing these tools all day but they work extremely well. Very durable!

Similar Products Used:
Simond Naja and various straight shaft tools that are barbaric in comparison.

Review Date
February 23, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Chris Cook(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from troy,ny

Summary:
I have had the pleasure of using the pulsars and an older version of the simonds and I just enjoy the quasars so much better. They feel more natural and feel a little bit longer too than the pulsars which seems to make them go into the ice better. If they shaped the picks a little better on the tip so you wouldnt have to file them as much that would be great.

Similar Products Used:
pulsars
simond

Review Date
February 16, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Nick(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Dracut, MA

Summary:
I've used Quasars for 3 years, and they've been great. I had a set of Simond Pirahnas but I tried the Quasars and had to have them.I've used Black Diamond products,as well as other charlet tools but I feel the Quasars are your best bet for vertical ice. The cost is worth it! The newer leashes work well.Be sure to modify your picks for the best preformance.

Similar Products Used:
Charlet, Black Diamond,Simond,Grivel

Review Date
January 26, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: greg rudowsky(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from croton falls ny usa

Summary:
i have had them for years they are great. added a grade to my climbing. if you think they are expensice buy them in canada for about 1/2 the price. in 3 years i broke 1 pick. the new BD's seem okay but since 90% use these you can borrow a pick if u are desperate

Similar Products Used:
grade 8 crampons

Review Date
January 4, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Mark(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Belmont,MA,USA

Summary:
Beautifully made if a bit on the heavy side. They give solid placements with ease. The curve of the handle works well for all but the worst bulges. There is a good reason why every guide I've known uses them. Owners might want to file down the corners of the pick teeth to make it easier to extract (wish it took BD picks!).