I've just bought a new ice axe and would really like to find a simple leash for it. My old Cassin has a hand-sized loop of tape attached to a metal ring, and the metal ring just slides up and down the shaft of the axe (it's stopped from falling off by a metal bolt towards the bottom of the shaft). It's great to use because you can easily swap hands, it's easily removed if needed, and when you are using it there isn't fifteen feet of tape flapping around everywhere. However, I've not been able to find anything similar for purchase in the UK. The Camp Touring Leash (
http://www.camp.it/prodotti3.aspx?CAT=22&CDV=02&B=&ART=|588 ) seems close, but is only available from the US or Norway, both being about £5 for the leash but £35 postage.
I've emailed the UK distributor for Camp to see if they can help, but wondered if anyone has any suggestions for alternatives please?