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Black Diamond First Shot
  • Black Diamond First Shot
  • Black Diamond First Shot
  • Black Diamond First Shot
  • Black Diamond First Shot

First Shot

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Description

For easy, one-and-done V-threads, the Black Diamond First Shot Ice Screw Guide gives you an accurate screw-angle guide and a folding cord hook-all in one compact, simple tool. Three size settings allow use with 16, 19 or 22 cm screws, and the cord puller also features a mini saw for clearing holes.

Three size settings for 16, 19 or 22 cm ice screws.
Cord puller (with mini saw) folds into handle.
Will work with most ice screws.

Retail price

US$ 29.95
Weight (g / oz)

Weight (g / oz)

In grams and ounces, the weight, as stated by the manufacturer/brand.

Unfortunately, for ice accessories in particular, these are not common figures that are given out.

82 g / 3.00 oz
Main Material

Main Material

We list as many details here as the manufacturer supplies.

This information is definitely limited for ice accessories.

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Ice Rating (if applicable)

Ice Rating

Most ice accessories do not have a rating. This field is used for ice axe and ice tool accessories like picks, that have an ice rating.

B / Type 1: Basic

T / Type 2: Technical

Note: Even though it looks like the more aggressive picks are T and the flatter picks are B, this is not always the case. The ratings are based on flex, and not the shape.

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Alpinist Gear Review rating 4/5

When it comes to V-thread tools Black Diamond's First Shot is the most advanced. It is the first V-threader that cannot be replaced with a pocket knife and a piece of wire. And the only tool with a guidance system for quick and easy V-thread creation. Shaped like a large Swiss-Army knife the First Shot unfolds to hold two ice screws at a precise angle.

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