Flamethrower verse Gaviota

In the end, you will be at newties longer then you will be at himes.

So, you'll be missing out on using Gaviota at newties. Even though you won't use it as much.

You aren't going to max Ice Splitter? o.O

Why would you? I assume it's the same as a Sniper's Blizzard, not so useful for damage, just for freezing.