Hydra
Description
A revolution in versatility, the Hydra Ice Tool is a true modular system that can be configured to match any mission, from pure ice to technical alpine, to mixed comp climbing.
Built to utilize the innovative BD Integrated Component Exchange (I.C.E.) system, the Hydra Ice Tool can be configured to maximize performance on any technical winter terrain. From water ice in the Alps, new lines in the Alaska Range, or technical mixed climbing, the Hydra tool accepts a full suite of I.C.E. accessories—including picks, hammers, adze, head-weights, spikes, and grip spacers—allowing you to customize your tool to match any mission. The tool’s hydrofoamed shaft is ergonomically designed for steep technical climbing, from overhanging waterfall ice to hooking through mixed terrain. Plus the grip can be fine-tuned to fit your hand and has options for a lower spike or lower pommel. Includes a light and heavy head-weight set, 4mm and 5mm wrenches, and grip spacers.
- A modular ice tool that can be customized for specific objectives
- Shaft geometry is optimized for climbing on steep ice and rock
- All I.C.E. picks have undergone a unique, proprietary heat treatment to maximize durability
- Designed to easily rack on ice clippers
- Optimized grip geometry for maximum stability in first and second positions in steep terrain
- Ultra-stiff, hydroformed shaft with over-molded adjustable grip
- Accepts a full suite of picks and head accessories to match your mission
- Includes I.C.E Pick, a light and heavy head-weight set, 4mm and 5mm wrenches, and grip spacers.
- Modular head weights allow you to dial in tool penetration without altering center of mass
- Compatible with I.C.E. system picks (Alpine, Mixed, Ice, or Dry)
- Sold individually
A revolution in versatility, the Hydra Ice Tool is a true modular system that can be configured to match any mission, from pure ice to technical alpine, to mixed comp climbing.
Built to utilize the innovative BD Integrated Component Exchange (I.C.E.) system, the Hydra Ice Tool can be configured to maximize performance on any technical winter terrain. From water ice in the Alps, new lines in the Alaska Range, or technical mixed climbing, the Hydra tool accepts a full suite of I.C.E....
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Weight (g / oz) | 610 g / 21.50 oz |
| Length (cm) | 50 cm |
| Head Details | No adze or hammer 2 Screw adjustment |
| Ice Rating | Pick: T / Type 2 Shaft: T / Type 2 |
| Picks | Included with the tool: I.C.E Pick Other Picks Available: I.C.E. Dry Pick I.C.E. Mixed Pick |
| Pommel & Grip | Upper Pommel: Fixed Lower Pommel: Removable & adjustable Grip Size: Adjustable |
| Materials | Pick: Chromoly Steel Head: Forged Aluminum Shaft: Hydroformed Aluminum |
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Ice climbing tools have come so far since the medieval days of straight-shafted instruments that it can be difficult to wade through all the modern-day options. Most ice tools have a balanced swing weight, comfortable grip, and aggressively shaped shaft to minimize pump and bruised knuckles. So where does a would-be consumer go from there? We’d point them toward Black Diamond’s all-new Hydra.