Black Diamond  Viper Hammer Ice Tool

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Completely redesigned for maximum versatility on the myriad demands in winter climbing, the Black Diamond Viper Hammer Ice Tool is an easy-swinging, all-around tool.

Color: Slate
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Features

  • Hydroformed shaft extends through the grip for maximum rigidity and a responsive feel, and the Titan pick is included to beef up durability on scrappy mountain terrain
  • Adjustable FlickLock pommel acts as a secondary grip position for ice climbing and cragging, and easily slides up the shaft for choking up on low-angle snow slopes
  • 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)
  • Modular head is compatible with all current Black Diamond picks
  • Titan pick (CEN T) included
  • Clippable spike

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Ice Climbing

Components Included

Pick, hammer

Material(s)

Aluminum/stainless steel/chromoly steel

Pick Shape

Reverse Curve

Shaft Shape

Bent

Shaft Style

Bent

Length

50 centimeters

Weight

570 grams

Reviews
15 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

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Max P.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Good tool for light ice climbing and mountneering

6 months ago

This tool does both good in both the words of mountaineering and light/easy ice climbing. Is this tool my first pick for hard mixed routes and steep ice? No. Is that why you buy this tool? No. You get this tool as a bit of a do it all for expeditions where your not sure if the route will end up being steep glacier traverse or AI-3 terrain. The piece for the versatility, weight. If you will only be mountaineering then perhaps the venom is the better tool for you. For me the extra capability to proper ice climb with these tools is well worth the extra weight on the pack or in the hands. Highly recommended these tools

Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Nico D.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome Axes

7 days ago

Axes worked amazingly well on Alpamayo Peru

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Jay I.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Game Changer

3 years ago

I’m a little late to the game, better late than never, but after using tools with leashes for the past 20+ years of ice climbing, I can’t believe that I held out this long. Excellent swing balance on the tools, I have an adze and hammer and like having the adze to improve my screw placements when needed, place easily over bulges, overall very happy. I use the spinner leash since I’m usually climbing multi pitch ice but will likely not use it for single pitch ‘cragging’ days

Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Heidi M.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Love these tools!

2 years ago

I started ice climbing a few seasons ago and tested out a lot of different tools from friends and these always felt the best, so I finally took the leap and bought my own set! They feel good in my hands and have a nice swing. Definitely recommend!

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Frances F.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Loved them

2 years ago

Took them out for a weekend of climbing in Ouray. My partners and I all loved the new tools. Lightweight, a good swing, a comfortable shaft, and I loved the second pinky hook so I could choke up on the tool when needed.

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Brian S.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great for Rainier

10 months ago

Great Ice Ax with an awesome grip that keeps you moving up the mountain. Looking forward to using this more on additional adventures and wearing it in over time. Like that the tips can be replaced.

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Brian P.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Outstanding!

2 years ago

Just picked these up and they were amazing for steep ice heading up and also used for a nice little assist heading down on skis through a tight icy choke. Would def recommend.

Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Daniel D.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

these ice tools work perfect for me

3 years ago

I really like these ice tools. They're affordable, and have a nice feel to them. They have a slightly pick-heavy feel which I think helps for technical ice climbing.

Originally posted on blackdiamondequipment.com
Nico H.
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Great for alpine ice, think

2 years ago

Great for alpine ice, think I'll need a different pair for Hyalite climbing

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Michael C.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Best Ice Tool I’ve used.

3 years ago

From vertical ice to general mountaineering the viper does it all!

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