Venom Light Classic Ice Axe
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Why We Like The Black Diamond Venom Light Classic Ice Axe
When braving icy steeps for epic drop-in points, we head out with the Black Diamond Venom Light Classic Ice Axe in hand. Equipped with a curved pick and fixed adze, this axe gives us the means for self-arrest and cutting steps, while the steel pick eases placements. The featherweight aluminum shaft takes a beating while feeling light in hand, and the replaceable pick and spike keep this tool in working order through a lifetime of adventures.
Details
- Ultralight, adaptable axe for technical pow hunts
- Classic pick for additional grip on steep, icy slopes
- Fixed adze aides in cutting steps and building anchors
- Grooved aluminum shaft provides light, hardwearing grip
- Steel spike eases anchor placements and boosts longevity
- Compatible with Black Diamond hammer, tech pick, adjustable pommel, and Transfer Shovel Blade (sold separately)
- Item #BLDZ9LZ
- Material
- [head, pick] forged aluminum, [shaft] aluminum, [spike] steel
- Length
- 45cm
- Rating
- B-rated
- Leash Included
- no
- Claimed Weight
- 8.5oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- mountaineering, ski mountaineering
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5 based on 13 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 10, 2025
worth getting this!
Sooo light, but still climbs well if you need to bootpack up to a pass. Worth getting, even if you have a pick already, soo much lighter, it just sits in your pack and you do not notice it.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 30, 2025
Very nice axe
Love the flexibility to use with a shovel, pommel, or different heads.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 29, 2025
Super Light, quality axe!
I was looking to lighten my summit pack weight. This is the lightest axe I could find. It is plenty sturdy and durable.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 16, 2025
Super light weight, Bought for
Super light weight, Bought for my Ski Mountaineering setup. Works great 100% recommend.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 14, 2025
Nice little axe
This is just about as small as you can make an ice axe while still having it be functional. It's very light, and although the head is more ergonomic than many of these mini-axes, it's still not as comfortable as the Raven. The changeable pick is a nice touch, as is the spot to add a hammer. The adze is rather blunt and I ended up filing a sharper edge onto it. The spike is extremely sharp. I think there's an opportunity to provide other types of spikes so you could switch in a Raven-type spike, for example--why not lean in to the possibilities of interchangeable parts? This is a good axe for skiing, but I also plan to use it with the hammer attachment as a backup and picket-hammer for mountaineering.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 27, 2023
Versatility is key
As it is, this piolet makes perfect sense. Add on the modular enhancements and now you have the most versatile tool for your winter adventures. My only original concern was the sturdiness of the modular system, I can now say, this tool is solid!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
August 1, 2023
Venom LT piolet
Wanted a second ice axe but didn't want the weight. Took this on a Goode Mt trip, did the Goode Stormking Col descent and this light weight axe performed! Can't wait for further adventures with the Venom!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 25, 2023
exceliot
super light, sturdy, with options to connect other tools to improve functionality for your specific goal. great piolet.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
May 1, 2023
Light and remarkably like a "real" axe
I've had a few ultra light axes that are great for lightweight use, but this axe feels a bit more like a normal "real" axe in terms of pick length and adze size (albeit still a pretty diminuitive adze). I love that it mates with my transfer LT shovel blade!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 6, 2023
Solid
Lightweight, no frills solid piolet for spring ski missions
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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