I have a very specific technical question about these tools. The alpine version of the X dream is rarely stocked in shops so I have not been able to have a look for myself.
The questions is, in the handle of the alpine model, is the protruding spike at the bottom part of a continuous piece of metal which is bolted to the shaft at the top? If so, does this extend the T rating to the entire shaft allowing you to clip to the bottom of the tools and include them in belays (as extra points, not the main one obviously)?
Any insight appreciated.