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The Black Diamond Cobra Ice Tool is a staple of hard ice leads and bold alpine routes. This year we’ve redesigned the shape of our legendary Cobra’s lightweight carbon fiber shaft to give it the most clearance of any of our tools without sacrificing balance or axis of rotation. The...

Redesigned with an up to 50 gram reduction in weight, this classic piolet optimizes comfort and ease of use when glacier traveling and mountaineering. Like all of our piolets, the anodized shaft is built from lightweight, aircraft aluminum alloy for high strength. The investment-cast, one-piece stainless steel head is comfortable...

The Black Diamond® Viper Hammer Ice Tool is a technical, all-terrain tool with a hydroformed shaft to increase stiffness and reduce weight, while maintaining exceptional clearance. Go anywhere. Adze version Works with or without leashes (note: leash is sold separately) Hydroforming uses pressured water to expand shaft into uniquely stiff,...

A long snow route with a couple pitches of ice is the hardest type of climbing to select an appropriate tool. You can either have a good ice tool that sucks for self arrest or a standard ice axe that can barely climb a pitch of easy ice. Not anymore....

The Cobra is a staple of hard ice leads and bold alpine routes. This year Black Diamond has redesigned the shape of their legendary Cobra’s lightweight carbon fiber shaft to give it the most clearance of any of our tools without sacrificing balance or axis of rotation. The new silhouette...

Screw the Black Diamond Strike to your Cobra or Viper ice tool for excellent security while climbing leashless, matching, making long reaches, and placing gear. What's the point in having leashless tools if you can't match? Black Diamond added two-position inserts to the shafts of the Cobra and Viper ice...

Redesigned with an up to 50 gram reduction in weight, this classic piolet optimizes comfort and ease of use when glacier traveling and mountaineering. Like all of Black Diamond's piolets, the anodized shaft is built from lightweight, aircraft aluminum alloy for high strength. The investment-cast, one-piece stainless steel head is...

With input from the world's best climbers, the Fusion underwent almost three years of testing and development before being unleashed to the market. This weapon has already seen more ascents of Musashi than any other tool, helped Ines Papert win the overall Ice World Cup, and allowed her and others...

Designed for serious, weight-conscious mountaineers, the Black Diamond Rave Pro is a full featured ice axe, built with an aluminum shaft and stainless steel head and spike. Redesigned this year, this updated version is equipped with a more aggressive pick and a large hole for a carabiner. Providing 4-season performance...

Designed for ski mountaineers that want to get in as many turns as possible by going fast and light, the Raven Ultra is Black Diamond's lightest ice axe. Designed with hard-trekking smarts like a carabiner-clip hole and fourty-five degree steel spike, you won't want to weigh yourself down with anything...

A traditional mountaineer's piolet for classic alpine climbs. Investment-cast, one-piece stainless steel heads. Comfortable, dual-density molded grip for ease of use. The curve and teeth of the pick are engineered for secure self-arresting. Equipped with Slider Leash. Anodized shaft. CEN-B certified. Weight: 485 g. (1 lb. 1 oz) Head: 17.4...

If you’re after a pick that represents the best blend of durability and performance, look no further. Deep front teeth bite aggressively into ice and sharp teeth under the pick’s head allow for secure hooking. This pick is known for its ability to pierce ice like it were mere styrofoam...

A dreamy ice climbing tool, the leashless Reactor Ice Tool from Black Diamond offers high performance in a myriad of conditions. Designed specifically for the leashless aficionado on a budget, you'll appreciate the accommodating dual-pommel grip. Thanks to it's high clearance shaft and natural swing, the Reactor excels on routes...

Light and simple, the Slider Ice Axe Leash from Black Diamond is a great option for any alpinist or mountaineer with its comfort wristband and aluminum barrel for cleaning off excess ice and cinching down your wristloop. Made of a tightly-woven, colored nylon webbing combined with a plush, die-cut wristband...

A long snow route with a couple pitches of ice is the hardest type of climbing to select an appropriate tool. You can either have a good ice tool that sucks for self arrest or a standard ice axe that can barely climb a pitch of easy ice. Not anymore....

Specifically designed for the Black Diamond® Viper ice tool, this stout leash is comfortable, supportive and easily detachable. Leash attaches directly to your Viper with a secure bolt-and-stud system Quick-release clip detaches you from your tool without having to remove the wrist loop Wide foam wrist pad spreads the load...

The Black Diamond Pick, Axe and Spike Protectors are lightweight little essentials will keep your ice tools’ sharp points from damaging your bags during travel. Made from translucent TPU, they are quickly adjustable and fit nearly every ice tool ever made.

If you've ever opened the trunk of your car to find your ice axe shaft sticking right through the side of a duffel bag, then you understand the value of the Black Diamond Spike Protector. This simple piece of TPU fits over the spike of nearly any ice axe and...

Created for weight-conscious mountaineers, the full-function Raven Pro is a lighter version of Black Diamond's Raven. Built with an aluminum shaft and a more compact investment-cast stainless steel head and spike, it provides all-around performance. Ergonomic design makes it easier and more comfortable to use. CEN-B certified. Weight: 352 g....

A leashless tool designed for ice, the Reactor from Black Diamond delivers precise placements on any angle of ice as well as solid drytool performance with its high clearance shaft and natural swing. This is Black Diamonds lightest technical ice tool. Laser Pick included. Built with dual-density TPU The generous,...

The Black Diamond® Viper Hammer Ice Tool is a technical, all-terrain tool with a hydroformed shaft to increase stiffness and reduce weight, while maintaining exceptional clearance. Go anywhere. Hammer version Works with or without leashes (note: leash is sold separately) Hydroforming uses pressured water to expand shaft into uniquely stiff,...

Black Diamond's leashless Reactor delivers precise placements and exceptional control on any angle of ice as well as solid drytool performance with its high clearance shaft and natural swing. Built with dual-density TPU, the generous, offset dual-pommel grip accommodates larger hands or thick gloves and makes hand matches easy. The...

For fast-and-light ski mountaineering and alpine ascents, the Raven Ultra provides an extra level of security with minimal weight. Its ergonomically-shaped, compact head is investment cast, as is the plug that rims and protects the aluminum shaft. The shaft also has a beveled point for good penetration and security. The...