Black Diamond Viper Hammer

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Black diamond viper hammer.

Enter the black diamond viper a high tech all terrain tool. Black diamond viper ice tool hammer is no longer available. The ultimate carbon fiber tool for leashless mixed ice and alpine climbing the black diamond cobra provides unparalleled performance from the crags to the karakoram. Black diamond equipment ltd.

Engineered to serve the dedicated all rounder the viper hammer from black diamond is an easy swinging lightweight tool with an open pick angle for solid sticks on mountain routes and single pitch ice climbs. The hydroformed shaft extends through the grip for enhanced rigidity and the adjustable flicklock upper pommel functions as secondary grip position on low angle terrain. Since 1957 we have been dedicated to designing and constructing the world s best climbing skiing mountain gear. Weighing 1 pound 5 ounces for the hammer the viper is light and well balanced.

I ve found at least in comparison to the quarks and x all mountains the viper tends to require more effort to get a solid placement and binds really easily when you do. Updates for this season include a superlight hydroformed shaft that extends through the grip for a more responsive feel and a beefed up titan pick for durability and a reliable versatile performance. Completely redesigned for maximum versatility on the myriad demands of winter climbing the black diamond viper ice tool is an easy swinging all around tool. A classic black diamond alpine hammer compatible with the current viper ice tools and reactor ice tools.

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Available with either hammer or adze this fully modular unit is as functional and reliable as your longtime partner perhaps more so. Explore and shop our full line of ice axes piolets ice picks tool leashes and accessories black diamond equipment.