In reply to jezb1:
That's a good point. I just can't see myself getting too technical and needing a Quark or two fancy axes so the price is definitely off putting for something I may or may not use in years to come.
Where as a Ride You've got another axe with you should you need it, and its 200g as opposed to 550g that you may carry a lot and only need a little.
hmmm, Any lighter options than a Quark etc?
Post edited at 12:00