A durable easy-to-swing all round ice tool for all grades of Scottish winter and Continental icefall climbing. It can also be stripped down for alpine use.
The Viper’s hydroformed shaft extends through the grip for maximum rigidity and a responsive feel, and it comes with a hot forged Natural Ice Pick. The adjustable FlickLock® pommel (upper grip) acts as a secondary grip position for ice climbing but easily slides up the shaft to stop it interfering on easier angled stuff. The modular head allows for easy changing of picks and swapping between hammer and adze.
- Lightweight, hydroformed aluminum shaft extends through the grip for responsive feel and rigidity (CEN T).
- Alpine FlickLock adjustable and removable upper handrest.
- Modular head is compatible with all current BD picks.
- Hot forged Natural Ice Pick included.
- Clippable spike.
- Removable handrest (needs allen key - supplied).
Length: 50cm.
Head: Stainless Steel.
Pick: Titan Mixed Pick in Chromoly Steel.
Shaft: Aluminium.
Grip: TPU.
Weight of Axe: c 608g.
NB Although picks are compatible, older hammers, adzes and head blanks are not.