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Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool - Hammer

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    Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool - Hammer

    • $239.95
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    Item # 761139

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    The evolution of the Black Diamond Viper hammer ice tool continues with key updates that keep you swinging into ice with ease.

    • New hydroformed shaft is stiffer and lighter than the previous model, yet it still maintains excellent clearance
    • Hydroforming uses pressurized water to expand the Viper's shaft into a unique shape that is exceptionally stiff and light
    • Equipped with Viper Fang and Strike to cradle your hands while climbing leashless; Strike allows you to match hands or choke up while climbing
    • Chromoly-steel laser pick has a thin taper and low-volume tip that penetrates easily with a low displacement of ice
    • Stainless-steel head and 7075 aluminum shaft combine for lightweight but durable power on ice and mixed routes
    • Superb balance creates a natural swing for placements with excellent purchase
    • Hammer head shatters loose ice and drives in protection
    • Thermoplastic urethane grip provides a sure hold while wearing gloves
    • A great tool for mixed climbing, waterfall ice and drytool classics

    Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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    Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool - Hammer Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Climbing
    625 grams
    Reverse curve
    Bent
    50 centimeters
    Laser pick, micro hammer, Viper Strike and Fang
    Weight
    Pick shape
    Shaft shape
    Length
    Components included

    Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool - Hammer Customer Reviews

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    5.0

    the best

    By seagallia

    from Portland, OR

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Flexible
    • Perfect balance

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Ice and mixed

      Comments about Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool - Hammer:

      I have use this axe for two years (out of ten). It's not often that a piece of gear can make that big of a difference but I went from 3-3+ to comfortable leading 4+ and playing on M8. I got the fang, it protects my knuckles. I can clip in or go leashless. The fixed position of the clip in point for the androids is a bit too high, in my opinion. I highly recommend these.

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      5.0

      Great tool

      By JP27

      from Tacoma WA

      About Me Avid Climber

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Highly Adjustable
      • Rugged

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Mixed climbing
        • Outdoor
        • Vertical ice

        Comments about Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool - Hammer:

        This tool, both hammer and adze are great. I have found the picks to be quite durable, even with dry tooling and sometimes going a little too deep on thin ice. I love the swing weight, and the adjustability of the handle should work for both big hands (like mine) and small hands alike. Overall I am extremely pleased with these tools. The only gripe is I am having a hard time finding the 2007 specific leashes.

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