How to use Black Diamond ice tool and ice axe correctly, warnings, care, maintenance, transportation, inspection, lifespan and retirement with instructional pictures. Note: This is page two of document for instruction in foreign languages, page one has English instruction.
Viper Hammer
Description
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 durable, easy-to-swing tool built for a full season of winter climbing objectives, the redesigned Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool provides all-around performance for the ice and alpine climber. The Viper’s hydroformed shaft extends through the grip for maximum rigidity and a responsive feel, and our Titan Pick is included to beef up durability on scrappy mountain terrain. The adjustable FlickLock® pommel acts as a secondary grip position for ice climbing and cragging and easily slides up the shaft for choking up on low-angle snow slopes. The modular head allows for easy changing of picks and swapping between hammer and adze.
Lightweight, hydroformed aluminum shaft extends through the grip for responsive feel and rigidity (CEN T).
Adjustable FlickLock upper pommel.
Modular head is compatible with all current BD picks.
Titan pick (CEN T) included.
Clippable spike.
Alpine FlickLock Pommel.
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 durable, easy-to-swing tool built for a full season of winter climbing objectives, the redesigned Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool provides all-around performance for the ice and alpine climber. The Viper’s hydroformed shaft extends through the grip for maximum rigidity and a responsive feel, and our Titan Pick is included to beef...
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Weight (g / oz)![]() ![]() | 570 g / 20.11 oz |
Length (cm) | 50 cm |
Head Details | Hammer (pair: Viper Adze
) 2 Screw adjustment |
Ice Rating | Pick: T / Type 2 Shaft: T / Type 2 |
Picks | Other Picks Available: Ice+ Pick Mixed Pick ICE PICK |
Pommel & Grip![]() ![]() | Upper Pommel: Adjustable Lower Pommel: Removeable Grip Size: 1 size fits all (not adjustable) |
Materials | Pick: Chromoly Steel Head: Stainless Steel Shaft: Aluminum Grip: TPU |
Certification![]() ![]() |
CE, UIAA |
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So far this season I have just used the Black Diamond Vipers in an Alpine setting and they have been great to use, they fit easily on the pack, are light and very versatile. They are designed to be used with Android leashes, spring/waist leashes (and work superlatively as leashless tools) and with the large hole on the head clip onto your harness easily too. They have been comfortable in the hand to use as a Piolet and have performed well as general technical tools-simply brilliant!
Quick overview of the new updates to the BD Viper tools
How to use Black Diamond ice tool and ice axe correctly, warnings, care, maintenance, transportation, inspection, lifespan and retirement with instructional pictures. Note: This is page one of document for English instruction, page two has instruction in other languages.