Black Diamond Viper

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The Viper is an ice tool made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Black Diamond Viper Hammer & Adze (Spring 2008) The Viper Hammer & Adze by Black Diamond has evolved with a new hydroformed shaft to increase stiffness and reduce weight, while maintaining exceptional clearance. Hydroforming uses pressurized water to expand the Viper's shaft into its uniquely stiff, yet lightweight shape. With superb balance, leashless capability and an optional integrated Android Leash, the Viper goes most anywhere. Comes equipped with our Viper Fang and Strike, to cradle your hands for precise gripping when going leashless. Laser Pick included. Patented."

From RockCreek:
"Black Diamond Viper Ice Tool is a technical, all-terrain tool for climbers who desire a lightweight, highly technical axe for ice climbing. The shaft is curved for high clearance when in mid swing and each tool is equipped with a lower attachment that cradles your hand and pinky for support."

From EMS:
"The Black Diamond Viper Hammer Ice Tool is a technical, all-terrain tool with a hydroformed shaft to increase stiffness and reduce weight, while maintaining exceptional clearance. Go anywhere. Hammer version. Works with or without leashes (note: leash is sold separately). Hydroforming uses pressured water to expand shaft into uniquely stiff, yet lightweight shape. 7075 aluminum shaft measures 50 cm. Includes Laser Pick, thinnest precision ice pick designed for pure ice. Extremely lightweight. Equipped with lower tool attachments, Fang and Strike, to cradle your hands for precise gripping when going leashless. CENT-T certified."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Black Diamond Viper HammerWhat began with a backyard anvil and a hammer has grown into a global company with offices on two continents that's not just for rock climbers, but one that stands for the spirit of the sports we live, their values and goals, past, present and future. Since 1957, our innovative gear designs have set the standards in numerous areas. This is partly the result of dedication, desire and diligence on the part of an incredible team of people. It's also the result of each of us being climbers and skiers ourselves. We're a company of users—it's who we are. We're the greatest dreamers about what could be, and the harshest of critics about what exists and because of this—the creation of Black Diamond is a process which will never end. Features:"

User Reviews

Viper
Reviewed by STW, Sep 25, 2006

"Great ice tool for pure ice climbing. Even with the add on features (fang, . . . ), it's not as good as the new specialized tools for dry tooling. And, with their curved shafts, they lose some of their usefulness in alpine settings. You can get by with your Vipers just about anywhere; but they're really in their element on pure waterfall ice."

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