Ice Screws
An ice screw is a device used to protect a climber when climbing on ice. Ice screws are tubular in shape. Common sizes and weights of ice screws are 12 to 22 centimeters in length, however shorter and longer screws can be found. Ice screws vary in weight by the size. Shorter ice screws are around 6.5 ounces, and the longer ice screws are about 8.5 ounces. When placing the screw in ice the tip is subjected to a lot of force. This dulls the tip over time. The newer, more modern ice screws often have replaceable tips. Some ice screws have a variety of features. Some have a separate crank for screwing the device into the ice, while others have an integrated handle and hangar. Attachments for clipping will either integrated into the crank design, or as a separate appendage to the screw.
 Grivel 360 Ice ScrewsPrice: $69.90 Backcountry.com More... The Grivel 360 Ice Screw uses its unique folding wire handle design to allow fast placement in pockets and corners where other screws can't go. Give the 360 Ice Screw a few twists to get it started, then flip out the handle and crank it home with ease. Its large handle requires less energy to crank in than little handles, so you save your strength for swinging tools. The Grivel 360 Ice Screw also has a low-profile square hanger that fits into small constrictions, reducing the need to clear ice before placing.  Petzl Laser Sonic Ice ScrewPrice: $54.95 Backcountry.com More... The Petzl Laser Sonic Ice Screw is the latest innovation in ice climbing anchors, and perhaps an attempt to push the envelope beyond the current leader, the Turbo Express. The Laser Sonic is designed with a rotating hanger and crank-in-one for ultra-efficient placement and removal. For the leader, placement is possible with one hand. The aggressive teeth bite into the ice for optimal penetration in as little as one and one half turns. The increased angle of the hanger away from the head of the screw means less effort scraping away ice and a quicker overall placement time. During cleaning you can leave the screw clipped to the rope, reducing the risk of dropping the screw.  Black Diamond Turbo Ice ScrewsPrice: $39.95 Backcountry.com More... Black Diamond Tubular Ice Screws are made for the climber who values life and isn't willing to mess with sub-par designs when the chips are down. In desperate situations seconds count. And when it's one screw between you and the deck, quality counts. That's why Black Diamond Tubular Ice Screws are made from 4130 aircraft-quality seamless steel tubes, pierced and cold-drawn for superior strength. The teeth are cut on a vertical mill then heat treated and plated with bright nickel. With aggressive threads for holding power and tapered tubes for ease of placement, this is a screw that cuts sharp, pitch after pitch, year after year.  Grivel Helix Ice ScrewPrice: $59.90 Backcountry.com More... Any gear you trust your life to should be simple and efficient. The Grivel Helix Ice Screw has a very basic design that's easy to place and super strong. The Helix has a very positive first bite to get your placement started and a large knob so you can crank in the pro and move on. The symmetrical design, with the knob opposite the clipping hole, allows for easy racking so they don't take up your whole harness.  Black Diamond Express Ice ScrewsPrice: $58.95 Backcountry.com More... The Black Diamond Express Ice Screws' unique taper reduces ice fracturing and eases placements. A large crank knob takes less fine motor skills to use than a small one, so you can place the Express Ice Screw when you're pumped like crazy and really need it. Black Diamond uses a stainless steel hanger to eliminate rusting and decrease sun-induced melt-out. Two carabiner holes make sketchy hanging belays easy to set up.  CAMP USA Radion Ice ScrewPrice: $79.95 Backcountry.com More... Speed is safety in the alpine, so shave some time off your screw placements with the CAMP Radion Ice Screw. With an integrated dyneema sling and steel hanger that spins independently of the shaft, you can leave the quickdraws at home and increase efficiency on vertical ice climbs. The pre-equipped sling also allows you to clip in while screwing in to add safety in the event of a fall while placing. The lightweight sling also features multiple clip-in points for easy adjustability.  Grivel Helix SPD Ice ScrewPrice: $84.95 Backcountry.com More... The Grivel Helix SPD Ice Screw uses an integrated sling which lets it be place and removed while still clipped to a rope. This makes protection your pitch easier and faster, reduces the chances of dropping gear, and saves you the weight of a carabiner on every single piece. Like the standard Helix ice screw, the Grivel SPD includes a large knob that makes placements easier, even in the hardest bulletproof ice.  Grivel Candela Ice Screw ToolPrice: $22.95 Backcountry.com More... With a fold-out hook to pull cord through a V-Thread (Abalakov) anchor, the Grivel Candela is an important piece of gear for getting off ice climbs. It even has a retractable blade to cut sling material when your anchor is complete. It is also made of soft plastic so you can use it to clean ice out of a screw without scratching the inside.  Black Diamond Express Ice ScrewPrice: $59.95 REI.com More... Often regarded as one of the fastest and most easily placed ice screws around, the Black Diamond Express ice screw bites into ice for quick and easy placement. Large crank knob is easier to grab than on previous models yet still offers uninterrupted 360deg motion without the use of an ice tool. Foldable, color-coded crank provides quick length identification. Stainless-steel hanger is lighter than previous models, won't rust and reduces melt-out on sunny routes. Large second clip-in point helps manage belay organization.  Petzl Charlet Caritool Ice Screw HolderPrice: $6.95 REI.com More... Rack your ice screws on this clip for easy access on route. Molded resin frame with wire gate has a deep basket capable of carrying several screws. Inner clip secures Caritool to the webbing band of your harness. Non-load-bearing clip is not a substitute for a carabiner.  C.A.M.P. Radion Ice ScrewPrice: $79.95 CampSaver.com More... The Radion from C.A.M.P. is the most advanced ice screw available. A unique hanger rotates independently on the shaft, ensuring the force of a fall is applied at the optimal angle. The Radion features a reverse angle on the threads (flat side towards the ice), to distribute pressure more uniformly in brittle ice.  Petzl Laser Sonic Ice ScrewPrice: $54.95 CampSaver.com More... For rapid ice protection, there's nothing faster than the Petzl LASER SONIC. The innovative hanger/handle makes placing the screw a breeze, even in the most brittle ice. The design also allows the screw to be removed when still attached to the rope, helping to prevent accidental loss. Sizes: P70 210: 21 cm (205 g) P70 170: 17 cm (185 g) P70 130: 13 cm (165 g) P70 100: 10 cm (149 g) Selected Ice Screws On Sale
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