Protection

The well-trusted Black Diamond Express Ice Screw has been around for years and happens to be the easiest and fastest placing ice screw on the market. They have seen a few improvements in their time, the most recent being lengthening of the teeth, the addition of a second clipping point on the hanger and adding a bevel shape on the colour coded handle to improve grip. The handle allows the screw to be spun in or out of the ice with speed, and without changing hand position. The tube of the screw is tapered out so that the teeth cut a slightly larger hole than the tube - this reduces friction during placements.

The Black Diamond Ice Screwup is great for storing 5 ice screws when not climbing, keeping them tidy and protecting the shafts from damage. The hangers remain outside. Accepts up to the 22cm ice screw.

The Black Diamond Ultralight Ice Screw is the lightest ice screw in the world. 45% lighter than Black Diamond Express Screws make these guys ideal for fast and light Alpinism and ski mountaineering or for those that need to carry large racks of screws for top end winter climbing. Ultralight screws feature an aluminium body with steel tip to shave weight and retain a keen cutting tip. The innovative wire-gate Express handle folds out and has two different clip-in positions with color-coding to help differentiate length.

The Blue Ice Aero Ice Screws are the ideal choice for technical routes, where performance, durability and weight are key. They have been built with an innovative 3-tooth tip design for quick and easy use. The tip and tube of the screw is made with steel to maintain durability and the walls are thin, which reduces the weight considerably. Colour-coding easily indicates the length of the screw.

The Blue Ice Aero Lite Ice Screws have been built with an innovative 3-tooth steel bit for technical mountaineering and are the lightest ice screws currently available on the market. The body and hanger have been made with aluminium to minimize weight, whilst the foldable crank is stainless steel. They are available in 4 lengths of 13cm, 16cm, 19cm and 22cm.

The DMM Bulldog is an ice tool that offers protection on winter climbs and can be used in many features thrown up in winter. When suitable cracks are hard to find for wired nuts etc when on mixed snow an ice climbs, many climbers will seek out frozen turf or an iced up crack and reach for their DMM Bulldog. The bulldog is not as long as the infamous Warthogs so is particularly useful when the turf is shallow. It comes with a doubled 11mm dyneema sling attached for quick and easy extension.

In winter, there are times when the only thing to lodge an anchor in is the snow itself. The DMM Deadman lets you make the most of this medium and improves on the classic ice axe belay by creating a larger surface area that increases resistance to the placement pulling through. Used in snow gullies and below cornice top outs, the Deadman creates protection out of nothing and provides security in the most insecure places.

The DMM Terrier expands placement possibilities in challenging winter conditions such as water ice, frozen turf, and thin cracks, offering reassurance to climbers on precarious terrain. Its compact size enables usage in the narrowest of spaces, including small turf blobs, thin ice smears, and narrow seams. With a shorter handle, it minimises the risk of leverage in areas where a bulldog might dislodge.

The Grivel Candela is a tool to remove the ice core frozen inside ice screws. Fold-out hook to pull cord through Abalakov anchor (V-thread) and retractable blade to cut cord or sling material. Clip it to your harness.

The Petzl Caritool is a non-PPE rated karabiner designed for carrying extra tools/equipment on your harness. It's lightweight yet durable and is the ideal answer for those needing to carry more gear or organise their rack. They are particularly useful for racking Ice Screws such as the Black Diamond Express. The tooth clip means it will slide on to the harness easily without it moving around once it's on.

The Petzl Caritool Evo is different to most holders as it is able to attach to any harness, anywhere as opposed to others that require a specific attachment point built in to the harness. It is able to hold a large number of screws and has a design that helps select even the screw racked at the bottom.

The Petzl Laser Speed Ice Screws are ultra-high-performance ice screws with integrated cranks. They provide ultra-high-performance in any type of ice. The shape of the tri-toothed drill improves the bite of the ice screw. The lighter steel tube is strong yet lightweight. The integrated folding crank gives an optimized lever, making it easier and faster to screw in. Color-coding helps identify the length of a screw.

The Petzl Ultra-light ice screw is designed to save every possible gram from your pack. Weighing between 90-110g depending on specific references it is one of the lightest ice screws out there! Designed with an integrated folding crank allows optimal leverage, making it easier and faster to screw in, saving those precious seconds when climbing.

The Petzl Multihook is a multiuse tool primarily for threading cord through v-thread or Abalakov anchors. The additions on the hook are a serated blade for cutting cord and rope, the folding body to allow easy storage/transport, and the clipping loop to make sure you don't lose it out of one of your ice screws!