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Black Diamond Reactor Ice Tool
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Black Diamond Reactor Ice Tool

Item # 746019

$189.95

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The fusion of a precision steel pick and hammer and lithe curved aluminum shaft make the Black Diamond® Reactor a reliable ally on rock and ice.

  • Leashless ice tool design with sticky thermoplastic urethane grip offers high performance on medium to steep waterfall ice and alpine terrain
  • Grip geometry keeps the hand-to-pick angle constant, which minimizes pick shifting during traverses, depumping, or when matching tools
  • Optimal clearance shape allows for solid placements
  • Aluminum reinforced pommels feature teeth for extra holding power to fight fatigue and protect hand from bashing and bruising
  • Leash and clip-in holes at head and pommel to prevent loss of tool en route
  • Chromoly steel Laser pick has a thinner nose and body to penetrate more easily and displace less ice for secure placements
  • Stainless steel head and 7075-series aluminum shaft combine for lightweight but durable power on ice and mixed routes
  • Curved shaft adds graceful reach for hooking cauliflower ice, precise striking on steep columns and nailing scratchy slopers on your project
  • An ideal companion for mixed climbing, waterfall ice and drytool classics

Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Made in USA.

Item 746019

Black Diamond Reactor Ice Tool Specs

Specification

Description

Weight675 grams
Length50 centimeters
Shaft styleBent
Components includedLaser pick, hammer

Black Diamond Reactor Ice Tool Customer Reviews

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Dec

29

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Best of good tools at a good price.

By Cullyman

from Denver, Colorado

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Excellent Control
  • Lightweight
  • Mixed
  • Packs well
  • Rugged
  • Water Ice

Cons

  • Better than most

Best Uses

  • Mixed climbing
  • Recreational - Elite
  • Technical waterfall ice

Comments about Black Diamond Reactor Ice Tool:

Having owned these tools for just over one season, they have performed very well. Typically, I am climbing waterfall ice in Colorado up to WI 4 at Mt. Lincoln, Rocky Mtn. Nat. Park - Hidden Falls, Leadville, Silver Plum, and Boulder Canyon. I just tried them out on lead recently, and was pleased at the performance, so that I could release the tool with confidence. The width of the handle allows for heavier gloves on cold days. A nice feature is the angle of the flange/bevels - they seem to be just right so you can flick the tool high above you for long reaches. Considerate lease/cordalette clipping holes at the top and bottom of the shaft provide a safety backup on long climbs.

I tried many of the top tools on a demo basis before I bought the BD Reactors. They were definitely the best available tools at their price point.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Aug

31

2009

 
4.0

all arounder

By opusb

from Bozeman, MT

About Me Avid Climber

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        Comments about Black Diamond Reactor Ice Tool:

        This is a great all around tool. The grip is comfortable enough to hold on to all day. It's also offset enough to protect the knuckles from bulging ice. The head swings easily and has a great feel connecting to ice. Unfortunately the shaft isn't curved enough to reach around bulges very well but still has enough curve for an aggressive pick angle. Great tool for pure ice but can handle a little easy dry tooling.

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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