Grivel Rambo Evolution 2

Review Date
April 2, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: nericarmi(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from NYC

Price Paid:  $200.00 at NYC

Summary:
I have the Rambo first gen. (silver) wonderful tool evolution is one of the best pick out there and the Croumayer is tuff as nails love it for alpine climbing (it’s a little lacks for solid water ice) but one of the best allarounder ice tool I also like the smoothened flash rubber shaft that mine came with I don’t like the nose and the bump on the Rambo II its harder to plunge in the snow

Customer Service:
No need works flawlessly 7 years and going strong

Similar Products Used:
Simond Piranha - excellent tool as well got them for my girl (no more silver Grivel)
BDCF black Prophets - Too thick of a handle and still heavier

Review Date
May 23, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Dirk Trojan(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Calgary, AB, Canada

Summary:
Rambos are the most straight-forward ice tools I've used. They swing "honestly" on what feels like a natural curve for me. They are predictable and give great placement feed-back, unlike both lighter and heavier tools I've tried. The thin pick is a dream on cold, brittle days, yet stands up (so far) to mixed work.
Also, this is a technical tool that does not foresake it's alpine roots (pardon the pun!)--it plunges and daggers very well on lower-angle snow/ice routes.
My only complaint is with the spartan leashes that are included--budget for another pair that suits your anatomy and preferences. You might try to find a shop that sells them without or will credit you (even with them, at least you're not paying for elaborate leashes that you have to change, anyway).

Similar Products Used:
The full gambit of BD's (prophet, CFBP, shrike), Lucky 007's, DMM Predators, Simond Pirahnas...tried the Rambos first and kept coming back to them.

Review Date
February 26, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: mh(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Boston, MA

Summary:
this tool has good balance to suit snow/snow-ice/water-ice. The shaft has
smaller girth and easier to hold with
smaller hands or hands in thick gloves.
the new-alpine aze is sweet to grab when
low-daggering. the balance is on the lighter
side on hard water ice. the Evolution pick
is good for relatively rotter snow and ice,
but could be a tad more difficult to remove
from the ice if you are not used to them.
They can be plunged into the snow well.

Similar Products Used:
B.D. CFBP : very sweet on hard water ice.

Review Date
February 24, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Jeremy Hanks(Unregistered User) ,  Climber , from Provo, UT

Summary:
In my opinion, the Evolution pick is the best pick out there. The tool also swings very nice, is weighted perfectly, and the grip fits perfect in my hands. The bent shaft is great on vertical ice, but still can be plunged if necessary on Alpine climbs. I would recommend this tool to anyone. If you're starting out, get these tools and you'll never be sorry. Everyone will want to climb on them.

Similar Products Used:
I've tried the BD Carbon Black Prophets, and the shaft is awkward in my hand. I have small hands, and it's too big. I also think the Grivel swings nicer.