The straight shaft version of the BD X-15 ice tool works great for alpine routes, some low grade mixed and waterfall ice up to WI3 or 4. They are made up of aluminum and come with a variety of picks: Classic, Alaska, Laser which can be interchanged easily via one hexnut without having to use tools. Just use the blade from one to unscrew the others hex-nut!

Rubber grip provides optimal control in handling.

Features

Description
45cm,50cm,55cm,60cm,65cm,70cm

Weight: 28oz.

Caveat

Black Diamond no longer manufactures or produces these tools, so you'll have to search eBay or other such sites. Garage sales may be a good place to look as well.

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earthquakes

Adequate

Voted 2/5

I've used mine on WI3 and steep snow so far and they work pretty well. I had a bit of trouble climbing ice over buldges, since the shafts are straight (knuckles hit ice), but on pure vert they work fine. A bit heavy though compared to the newest generation of ice tools.

Posted Apr 16, 2007 2:06 pm

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