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Black Diamond Express Ice Screw

    Black Diamond Express Ice Screw

    • $58.95 - $59.95
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    Item # 761270

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    Often regarded as one of the fastest and most easily placed ice screws around, the Black Diamond Express ice screw bites into ice for quick and easy placement.

    • Large crank knob is easier to grab than on previous models yet still offers uninterrupted 360° motion without the use of an ice tool
    • Foldable, color-coded crank provides quick length identification
    • Stainless-steel hanger is lighter than previous models, won't rust and reduces melt-out on sunny routes
    • Large second clip-in point helps manage belay organization

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

    Made in USA.

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    View specs for sizes: 22 CM, 16 CM, 13 CM, 19 CM

    Black Diamond Express Ice Screw Specs
    Specification
    22 CM16 CM13 CM19 CM
    Best use
    Climbing Climbing Climbing Climbing
    10 kilonewton10 kilonewton10 kilonewton10 kilonewton
    22 centimeters16 centimeters13 centimeters19 centimeters
    12.7 millimeters12.7 millimeters12.7 millimeters12.7 millimeters
    168 grams145 grams134 grams159 grams
    Strength
    Length
    Diameter
    Weight

    Black Diamond Express Ice Screw Customer Reviews

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    Black Diamond Express Ice Screw
     
    5.0

    (based on 6 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Lightweight (3)
    • Rugged (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Ice climbing (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
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        • No (3)

      Reviewed by 6 customers

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      Mar

      6

      2013

       
      5.0

      Just what the Dr. ordered!

      By Captaine4

      from Bristol, CT

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        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Black Diamond Express Ice Screw:

            I purchased these anchors for securing a light weight ice fishing shanty. The anchors made quick work of the ice, screwing in with ease and providing a very secure anchor point. The first day I used them, it was blowing steady at 20 with gusts to 40 and the shanty didn't move an inch. A little pricey, but IMHO, well worth it!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Jul

            12

            2012

             
            5.0

            Light and solid

            By Mr Bojangles

            from Kennewick, WA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

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            Pros

            • Lightweight
            • Rugged

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Black Diamond Express Ice Screw:

                This screw is light and the swivel head on the top of the anchor makes it easy to use. Really sharp!

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Feb

                26

                2012

                 
                5.0

                Update on the Best

                By jonnymtman

                from Colorado

                About Me Avid Climber

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                Pros

                • Easy to rack
                • Efficient
                • Sharp
                • Stainless Steel
                • Strong

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Ice climbing

                  Comments about Black Diamond Express Ice Screw:

                  I second the earlier comments and wanted to highlight the good changes. First, the new screws are all stainless steel, my prior generation and other screws rust up even with good care. The new 'coffee grinder' cylinder has become a cone that is much easier to manipulate with gloves and they are now color coded.
                  I have used BD's, Petzl's, Grivel's, and DMM's screws. All are lacking in comparison. Grivel 360s get into pockets best but that is a more rare need.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Oct

                  10

                  2009

                   
                  5.0

                  Easy to place, easy to rack

                  By kovarpa

                  from South Bay, CA

                  About Me Avid Climber

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                  Pros

                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Ice climbing

                    Comments about Black Diamond Express Ice Screw:

                    Title pretty much sums it up. My number one choice - I also have Simonds (harder to rack) and Omega Pacific.

                    • Gift:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    Feb

                    13

                    2008

                    (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    This is currently the best Screw 2008

                    By Member since 1983

                    from San Francisco, CA

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                    Pros

                    • Lightweight
                    • Rugged

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Outdoor

                      Comments about Black Diamond Express Ice Screw:

                      I have found BD ice screws to be very easy and fast to place. They stay sharp. In fact there the most used ice screw I've seen used, there the standard. There expensive, but worth it, when your hanging out.

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                      Oct

                      4

                      2007

                      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Only if all ice screws were like these

                      By Brian in OH

                      from Boulder, CO

                      About Me Avid Climber

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                      Pros

                      • Rugged
                      • Weather Resistant

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Ice climbing
                        • Mountaineering

                        Comments about Black Diamond Express Ice Screw:

                        These ice screws are super fast to insert and extract. The small handle that flips out makes this possible. However, when wearing thick, bulky gloves, the handle may seem a bit small. Regardless, BD really perfected ice screws with this one.

                        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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