Lack of grips getting in the way of extracting oneself from a tumble.
Awkward positioning on steeper slopes.
The G3 Via aluminum.
Wrist straps of the G3 Via.
The Fastex buckle releases.
The quick-grip head. Notice the positive index finger slot and the sharp angle of the lip for nabbing heel risers. Really handy on those stiff snowshoe risers that refuse to budge.