Black Diamond Swift Ice Axe Weight

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Black diamond swift ice axe weight.

If you have ever wondered if you need an ice axe the answer is yes and this is probably the one you need. For ice axes adze s are by far the most common. Be the first to write a review. The burliest of our piolets and our only t rated piolet the swift is the ultimate in classic mountaineering tools.

Black diamond swift ice axe unavailable discontinued models list of unorderable models black diamond swift ice tool 57 cm mpn. At 17 ounces the swift is the heaviest non modular ice axe we tested with only the black diamond venom 18 ounces being heavier. Head type head type. The raven pro along with the rest of the raven family are among the most comfortable ice axes to carry.

Available prices 219 95 compare. The raven pro has all the same features but is two ounces lighter and a bit more expensive. The black diamond raven pro is the lighter cousin of the mega popular raven. Grivel ghost evo ice axe.

One piece hot forged stainless steel head construction ergonomic shaft and technical profile for performance in technical snow sections and the. Black diamond swift ice axe 5052 310. Description with an adjustable pommel and a t rating the black diamond swift takes mountaineering piolets into the 21st century. One piece hot forged stainless steel head construction ergonomic shaft and technical profile for performance in technical snow sections and the flicklock pommel adds adjustability for varying terrain.

The technical curved profile can be pressed into service in steep couloirs and technical sections of sno. Black diamond raven with grip. An adze will allow you to break ice by chopping or shoveling in a specific area and they also provide more room to hold on to the head than a hammer does. When your mountaineering requires a little pick swinging but not enough to justify a hybrid tool like the black diamond venom i lost mine then bought another later the raven is a very good choice.

The swift boasts a heavier weight due to its cen t uaai type 2 rating as the shaft pick and connection points must be stronger than a cen b uiaa type 1 rated axe. Write a review 0. This refers to the back of the ice axe head opposite the pick. 507g 57 cm ideal for.

Explore and shop our full line of ice axes piolets ice picks tool leashes and accessories black diamond equipment some functionality may not be optimal with mobile screen readers. A modern evolution of a classic mountaineering piolet style axe. With an adjustable pommel and a t rating the black diamond swift takes mountaineering piolets into the 21st century.