First Metal Handled Ice Axes ( MSR Thunderbird, Premana) photo

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09-MAR-2006	Monte Dodge

First Metal Handled Ice Axes ( MSR Thunderbird, Premana)

Wenatchee Washington

Seattle Based MSR Thunderbird spelled " Doom: for the long loved wooden handled ice axe. Italian Premana cam out with their own metal handle. By 1980 REI quit selling wodden ( ash) handled axes...

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel ,17mm-40mm F4
1s f/16.0 at 21.0mm iso100 full exif

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John		25-Mar-2011 23:02
Hey, has anyone come up with a "Finish" that will Stabilize the MSR Thunderbird "Orange" coating? I have one and would appreciate not having "Orange" Gloves when I use it. Thanks In advanced for any info... John

Donna		14-Dec-2009 00:17
I have one of these Ice Axes. Does it have any value? Thanks

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