Venom Adze Ice Axe
Half technical ice tool and half classic piolet, the Black Diamond Venom Adze Ice Axe is ideal for steep alpine climbs and ski mountaineering routes where some overhead swinging may be involved. The classic pick is made of a light but strong chromoly steel that is ideal for self-arresting. The curved aluminum shaft provides additional clearance when ascending steep colouirs, and the stainless steel spike provides an extra point of balance when traveling across snow fields.
Details
- Versatile ice tool for alpinism and technical ski mountaineering
- Interchangeable pick is compatible with all Black Diamond picks
- Stainless steel head with integrated adze for cutting steps
- Asymmetrical angled shaft with FlickLock adjustable pommel
- Item #BLD00NO
- Material
- [head] stainless steel, [shaft] aluminum, [pick] Chromoly
- Length
- 50cm, 57cm, 64cm
- Rating
- Cen-B
- Claimed Weight
- [50cm] 1lb 2oz, [57cm] 1lb 3oz, [64cm] 1lb 4oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
5 based on 6 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 7, 2024
Quality craftsmanship
Good ergonomics and swings well. Fidlock grip gives you something to hold onto so you’re not as worried about dropping it. Great tool for high mountain travel.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 26, 2022
We haven’t got to use
We haven’t got to use it yet but just what my husband wanted.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 24, 2022
A Solid Touring Axe
I love the build of this axe. It's a heavier than the super lightweight touring axes like the Petzel Gully but imo gives you more stability and is easier to plunge while climbing couloirs and steep terrain. Solid weight to be able to self arrest too.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 3, 2022
Versatile well constructed
Do it's job perfectly, delivered quickly very pleased with it.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 5, 2021
Best All Mountain Tool
This set of tools are by far the best all mountain combination I’ve ever used. They have great balance and feel on alpine ice. The quick lock pommel is comfortable on long sections of alpine slab ice. The adjustment is quick and easy to position for different steepness and conditions. The shaft design anchors well in snow. Also the replaceable picks allow you the option to optimize for conditions from mixed ice and rock to glacier trekking.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
June 25, 2021
Good light weight
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Kept Me alive! , i enjoyed its light weight carrying it in on my 8 mile approach to the glacier.
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