The DMM Apex is a thoroughly modern climbing tool with a stylish design, radically curved shaft, insulated grip and customisable picks. It is fully T rated and comes supplied with highly insulating grip tape to wrap the shaft for daggering.
The Apex is highly customisable and comes supplied with pick weights for a heftier feel. There is also an option to fit a larger mountain adze for shovelling large amount of snow on routes. The axes come as standard with the ice pick (still T rated) but there is an option to purchase a mixed conditions pick.
The axes can be used in a traditional leashed manner, but they really excel when used in the modern leashless style or with a Black Diamond Spinner Leash for the best of both worlds.
Features:
Dual handrests for leashless climbing: Dual handrests allow techniques such as matching, maximising the performance of these tools when leashless climbing on steep terrain.
Removable pick weights allow customisable balance: Picks feature removable weights that adjust the balance of the swing. Adding weights helps the pick cleanly strike hard ice, while removing them reduces weight for mixed climbing and dry tooling.
High clearance shaft maximises performance on steep terrain: The curved shaft of the axe creates clearance for reaching over bulges on ice and rock, allowing you to climb on steep ground more easily. It also reduces the angle of the handle when the axe is hooked on a feature, making climbing on steep terrain less tiring and more secure.
Full strength clip in point allows use of axe as an anchor: The clip in points on the base of the axe handle allow the axe to be used as an anchor. Inboard eyelets can be threaded with cord for attaching Freedom Leashes.
Supplied with Grippy Grip Tape for extra handle grip and insulation: Grip Tape lets you insulates the axe shaft, protecting you from hot aches and allowing more of the axe to be used as a hold.
Shaft and picks T rated for durability: DMM axes are T rated, making them tough enough for modern mixed climbing techniques.
Picks laser cut from steel for strength, and CNC'd for high performance in frozen turf and ice: Steel picks are strong and highly durable. They are laser cut, and then CNC machined for high performance on ice, frozen turf and rock.
Available with Mountain Adze for greater versatility on traditional terrain: The Switch and Apex are available with a full size adze for easier ice clearing and ledge chopping in mountainous terrain.
Interchangeable picks for improved performance on either ice or mixed terrain: The Switch and Apex are available with picks that maximise either performance on either ice or mixed terrain. The ice pick has a pronounced taper to its point, for efficient penetration of thick ice and reduced dinner plating. The Mixed Pick has a less tapered profile to increase hooking stability and the durability of the point when torqueing in cracks.
Spike gives security on low angled snow slopes: The spike allows the axe to bite into ice and break through snow, giving you greater stability when walking and plunging.
Specifications:
Colour: Green
Length: 50cm
Weight: Axe - 673g / Hammer - 658g
Certification: EN13089:2011 Type 2
