Black Diamond  Express Ice Screw

These are top notch! Extremely durable nickel plating, ultra sharp saving energy on lead, and a respectable value. I’ve used BD Express Screws since I first started climbing and will continue to until I can’t climb anymore.

I am a winter ice fisherman, not a climber. I've tried several "ICE screws" from fishing equipment manufacturers to anchor tents and tarps. Only to be disappointed. This winter, I discovered this product and does it work great. Easy to start. Easy to screw in. Holds like crazy. Unscrews easily. The only con is the shavings fill the inner hole and require a rod to dislodge. I've shown them to other Ice fisherman and one of them already purchased 4. Yes they are expensive but you will only cry when you make the purchase. After that you will be envied by anyone that sees you using them.

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.

I have been using the express ice screws for 15 years and have found them to be a great all around screw for any ice climbing objective. They stay sharp, penetrate well and last forever. I have been tempted to replace them with some of the new ultralight screws but these simply go in better in all types of ice. Wet or dry they do the job.

I have these in express as well as their ultralight. Work great each time, and every time. The only screws I have on my rack.

Easy to place, light, confidence inspiring

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!

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

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

These are the best screws I've ever used, but they're the only screws I've ever used. All my friends seem to have them too. They are pretty hard to pass up at this price point I guess. As far as to how Black Diamond achieves this low price, it's probably better not to investigate. For the cheapest screw on the market these things go right into the ice and are easy to clip and rack.