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E

Ice climber
mogollon rim
Aug 19, 2015 - 03:58pm PT
Im using an A5 hammer now and one thing that Im not that keen on is that the funk hole is vertically oriented instead of the horizontal positioning of the yo hammer...I feel that the head could work loose and fly off.
The head is pretty loose already and mine has only seen two walls and Im scared. Also the keeper cord set up is drilled thru the handle instead of coming out the bottom of the handle which makes it hard to rack in the holster( end of shaft is also flared making it harder).
The weight and power of this hammer surpasses the yosemite hammer and that is its plus.

just my 2 cents

EE
Clint Cummins

Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
Aug 19, 2015 - 04:01pm PT
EE,
You could redrill the keeper cord, routing it through the bottom of the handle.
Another advantage of that path is it reduces wear on the keeper cord.
healyje

Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
Aug 19, 2015 - 04:03pm PT
Thanks Clint!
couchmaster

climber
Aug 19, 2015 - 06:55pm PT
E said: quote
"The head is pretty loose already and mine has only seen two walls and Im scared. "

Erik, get thee asap to a store that carry's Chair Loc. A few drops on top and the head will be as solid as when Deuce whanged it on the handle. Really. http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/browse.cfm/chair-loc-60-g-not-a-glue-168841/4,30188.html?gclid=CL6vtOfHtscCFQ4paQodCt0M9w
E

Ice climber
mogollon rim
Aug 19, 2015 - 08:18pm PT
ya I didnt see a wedge in the top like on the yo
that might work as well
and yes I must modify that sling too

EE
couchmaster

climber
Aug 25, 2015 - 04:10pm PT


No love for Pope's A5 hammer? It's a better deal than this Yos Hammer that's currently at $145. You'd think Chouinard had signed it for that kind of price. 2 days left.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Chouinard-USA-Yosemite-Hammer-for-Rock-Aid-Ice-Trad-Climbing-/161800853026?hash=item25ac151622
pope

Social climber
Puyallup, WA
Topic Author's Reply - Aug 27, 2015 - 07:59am PT
Going to ebay on Monday.
pope

Social climber
Puyallup, WA
Topic Author's Reply - Sep 4, 2015 - 09:19pm PT
Sold.
deuce4

climber
Hobart, Australia
Sep 7, 2015 - 05:54am PT
So what are those bad boys going for now?

Still liking my Dhammer for all around camp whacking at tent pegs, fixing plate steel, and the like on our road trip. Just the right weight for an old dad.
couchmaster

climber
Sep 7, 2015 - 07:09pm PT


A5 hammer prices are up there these days John. It appears that near identical to Pope's well used, good condition, first gen A5 hammer (same photo it appears) got, at the hammer (ha!), $179.99 plus shipping on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Classic-A5-Big-Wall-Hammer-piton-aid-rock-climbing-Yosemite-History-/131533500066?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1ea001eea2.



Previous week or so, an A5 Yellow handle in showroom (you did have a showroom ? LOL) condition fetched $168 in 11 bids. http://www.ebay.com/itm/A5-Big-Wall-Piton-Hammer-amazing-shape-/301705770999?hash=item463f10b7f7

WBraun

climber
Sep 7, 2015 - 07:14pm PT
Holy sh!t.

168 bucks for an A5 hammer.

How much can I get for mine?

It was handled by the A5 master himself (John Middendorf).

WTF mannnn gimme a a grand for it ..... :-)
Banquo

climber
Amerricka
Sep 8, 2015 - 06:51am PT
Deuce, Glad you are happy with the hammer and use it.

Werner, sounds like you need a new hammer. I'm always ready to make a deal or a trade. I'll probably be making some more in the next couple months so you can specify what you think is best.

What would you call a custom Werner hammer? A Braunner?

DAMMERR.COM
MisterE

Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
Sep 8, 2015 - 06:59am PT
Is this "Pope" as in "Pope and Dwayner" from cc.com?

Wazzup Eric?
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