I have no clue how to use the climbing tools in this game. Even made the grapple gun and it wasn't really much use. Anybody care to help a fella out here?
for the climbing tools, be right against a surface to use it, it can help you slide down islands.
as for the grapples, i agree they can be a bit cumbersome. You can use the geysers (very small landmasses floating on the void sea) to get a boost onto the island.
appreciate the feedback though, I'll look into improving these items.