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Hydra Ice Tool

Hydra Ice Tool

$649.99 AUD
$649.99 AUD $649.99
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A revolution in versatility, the Hydra Ice Tool is a true modular system that can be configured to match any mission, from pure ice to technical alpine, to mixed comp climbing.

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Hydra Ice Tool

Hydra Ice Tool

$649.99 AUD
$649.99 AUD $649.99
Sale Out of Stock
#BD4120520000ALL1

A revolution in versatility, the Hydra Ice Tool is a true modular system that can be configured to match any mission, from pure ice to technical alpine, to mixed comp climbing.

Size: One Size

No returns on safety gear

Due to the nature of the safety gear, we cannot accept returns for change of mind or sizing issues on the following safety gear and equipment:</p><p>All personal protective equipment, harnesses, rope, all load bearing equipment and accessories, helmets, slings, carabiners, belay devices and hardware for life support such as ascenders, fall arrestors and descenders.
However, if a product fails to meet a Consumer Guarantee, then this exclusion will not apply.
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Features

  • A modular ice tool that can be customized for specific objectives
  • Shaft geometry is optimized for climbing on steep ice and rock
  • All I.C.E. picks have undergone a unique, proprietary heat treatment to maximize durability
  • Designed to easily rack on ice clippers
  • Optimized grip geometry for maximum stability in first and second positions in steep terrain
  • Ultra-stiff, hydroformed shaft with overmolded adjustable grip
  • Includes full suite of picks and head accessories to match your mission
  • Modular head weights allow you to dial in tool penetration without altering center of mass
  • Compatible with I.C.E. system picks (Alpine, Mixed, Ice, or Dry)

Spec

  • Ideal For: Technical Water Ice Climbing Mixed Climbing Dry Tooling
  • Dimensions: Length: 50cm
  • Weight: 610g

Materials

  • [Head] Forged Aluminum
  • [Pick] Chromoly Steel
  • [Shaft] Hydroformed Aluminum
  • [Grip] 2 Shot Polymer

Built to utilize the innovative BD Integrated Component Exchange (I.C.E.) system, the Hydra Ice Tool can be configured to maximize performance on any technical winter terrain. From water ice in the Alps, new lines in the Alaska Range, or technical mixed climbing, the Hydra tool accepts a full suite of I.C.E. accessories—including picks, hammers, adze, head-weights, spikes, and grip spacers— allowing you to customize your tool to match any mission. The tool’s hydrofoamed shaft is ergonomically designed for steep technical climbing, from overhanging waterfall ice to hooking through mixed terrain. Plus the grip can be fine-tuned to fit your hand and has options for a lower spike or lower pommel. Includes a light and heavy head-weight set, 4mm and 5mm wrenches, and grip spacers.

Resources

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A HERITAGE THAT BEGAN WITH A BACKYARD ANVIL AND HAMMER AND CONTINUES TODAY

You can’t tell the history of climbing and mountain sports without telling the history of Black Diamond. Born from the ashes of Chouinard Equipment in 1989, Black Diamond thrives today as a leading innovator in climbing, skiing, and mountain equipment.

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THE MANY HEADED BEAST

From pure water ice, mixed climbing, dry-tooling, all the way to the peaks of the Himalaya, the Hydra is a many-headed beast that can send it all.