Black Diamond Venom Hammer Ice Axe
Designed for weight-conscious alpinists and ski mountaineers, the Black Diamond Venom Hammer ice axe offers an interchangeable pick, sliding FlickLock pommel and an ergonomically shaped, angled shaft.
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- With the precision of an ice tool and alpine functionality of a piolet, this ice axe is the one tool to have for ski mountaineering, glacier routes and moderate snow climbs
- Stainless-steel head with Mountain Tech pick features a fully interchangeable design that's compatible with any other Black Diamond pick
- Integrated grip and asymmetric angled shaft provide security and easy handling when swinging it like an ice tool
- Sliding FlickLock pommel offers an adjustable second grip for choking up when you're on steep slopes
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View all Black Diamond Ice Axes| Best Use | Climbing Mountaineering |
|---|---|
| Material(s) | Aluminum/stainless steel |
| Pick Shape | Classic Curve |
| Shaft Shape | Bent |
| Weight | 1 lb. 3 oz. |
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Great economical ax for those steep slopes.
For most of my montannering I generally use a straight shaft ax. But there are always those steep slopes that I love to hate and regalress of the suffering, I can’t never avoid. For those cases I used to carry a Black Diamond Viper hammer and adze. I love them. But, I had been close to losing them and not on the slopes as people may think. Therefore, I started to look for something equally good but more economical. Then I saw this Venom hammer and adze on sale. I decided to give them a try. The Viper eccles on some things but for the most part they both performed great. The biggest difference aside from the lower greap is the pick. The Vipers come with reverse curve, while the Venom adze comes with classic curve. and, the hammer comes with something called technical. It is a more straight blade. but, it is still on the classic curve side. The pick can also be replaced and/or exchanged. The pommel can be easily and quickly adjusted all the way down if they need to be swinged or adjusted up to a preferred level if the ax needs to be choked. I will not recommend them for vertical or overhanging climbing. But when the gradient is so great that you need to crawl up on all fours and you need something at a great prize. This is the set to get.