The Black Diamond Viper is 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 BD's Natural 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.
New features on the Black Diamond Viper?
First of all, it's obvious the tools are lighter than the previous model - by at least 50g each - and that reflects current tastes. In fact the Adze tool is 595g and the hammer is 570g.
It is now beefed up with a T rated Titan pick for rough mountain terrain. B rated Laser picks can be fitted for harder water ice if you wish though.
Features:
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
Natural pick (CEN T) included
Clippable spike
Specifications:
Grip: TPU
Head: Stainless steel
Pick: Chromoly steel
Shaft: Aluminum
Display Weight: [Hammer] 570 g (1 lb 4 oz) / [Adze] 595 g (1 lb 5 oz)
