Black Diamond Hydra Ice Tool

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. accessoriesincluding picks, hammers, adze, head-weights, spikes, and grip spacersallowing you to customize your tool to match any mission. The tools hydroformed 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.

Product Features

• 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, I.C.E Light Head Spacer, I.C.E Heavy Head Spacer, I.C.E Micro Spike, I.C.E Grip Spacer, 4mm and 5mm wrenches
• 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), I.C.E Alpine Spike, I.C.E Alpine Hammer, I.C.E Adze – sold individually