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Black Diamond Venom LT Classic Ice Axe
  • Black Diamond Venom LT Classic Ice Axe
  • Black Diamond Venom LT Classic Ice Axe
  • Black Diamond Venom LT Classic Ice Axe
  • Black Diamond Venom LT Classic Ice Axe
  • Black Diamond Venom LT Classic Ice Axe
  • Black Diamond Venom LT Classic Ice Axe

Venom LT Classic

Rating

My vote: None ( 5.8 avg )

Description

From punching up steep couloirs on ski mountaineering missions to fast and light summer alpine objectives, the new Venom LT Classic is a 240-gram tool built for ultralight versatility in the mountains. The replaceable steel Hot Forged Classic LT Pick is combined with an ergonomic forged aluminum head. The grooved shaft increases grip and tapers to a replaceable steel spike for dependable placements in snow. Finally, the Venom LT Classic is compatible with a hammer, tech pick, adjustable pommel, and our Transfer Shovel blade, making it the most technically adept lightweight tool in the mountains.
From punching up steep couloirs on ski mountaineering missions to fast and light summer alpine objectives, the new Venom LT Classic is a 240-gram tool built for ultralight versatility in the mountains. The replaceable steel Hot Forged Classic LT Pick is combined with an ergonomic forged aluminum head. The grooved shaft increases grip and tapers to a replaceable steel spike for dependable placements in snow. Finally, the Venom LT Classic is... 
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Retail price

US$ 149.95

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Weight (g / oz) 240 g / 8.47 oz

45 cm: 240 g / 8.47 oz

Best Use Ultralight Mountaineering
Length Options (cm) 45 cm
Head Details Adze­
Ice Rating
Materials Pick: Steel
Head: Aluminum
Shaft: Aluminum
Grip: Grooved aluminum
Certification ­
Warranty ­
AVG RATING
6
( 6 avg )
Rating
6
( 6 avg )

Great little ice axe, suprisingly capable and versatile

Pros
lightweight
good ice and snow penetration
textured shaft for good purchase
proper steel spike for more durability
can be used as the Transfer LT shovel's shaft --> weight saving
Cons
small and blunt aluminium adze
small pick might degrade self-arrest performance
Familiarity
I’ve used it a bunch
Disclaimer
I am a grumpy curmudgeon
Black Diamond Venom LT Classic
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