Black Diamond Venom Ice Axe

Venom Ice Axe

A long snow route with a couple pitches of ice is the hardest type of climbing to select an appropriate tool for. It used to be that you could either choose a good ice tool with questionable self-arrest capabilities or a standard ice axe that can barely climb a pitch of easy ice—not anymore. Black Diamond designed the Venom Ice Axe to self-arrest and plunge into the snow easily but still offer good ice performance.

Details

• Ice axe for alpine climbing and ski mountaineering
• Fully interchangeable pick with hammer attachment for self-arrest
• Sliding FlickLock pommel adjusts grip up and down the shaft
• Angled shaft with grip and spike for ergonomic convenience

Tech Specs

• Material: [head] stainless steel, [shaft] aluminum, [pick] Chromoly
• Length: 50cm, 57cm
• Rating: B
• Claimed Weight: [50cm] 1lb 2oz, [57cm] 1lb 3oz
• Recommended Use: ice/mixed climbing
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year