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Ice Rock Aspeed Ice Tool

Aspeed

Rating

My vote: None ( 5.2 avg )

Description

The head is made from ultra-light and super-strong aluminum alloy. The sturdy carbon-fiber shaft prevents vibration when striking and together with the rubber handle grip negates heat loss of the user’s hand.

The replaceable ice pick «FORT» is tapered at the tip down to 3.5 mm for easy penetration into the hardest ice. The width of the pick (6 mm) ensures its durability.

Weight (g / oz)

Weight (g / oz)

In grams and ounces, the weight, as stated by the manufacturer/brand.

The weight is the packaged weight. If there are differences in weight (due to optional accessories) we'll note them here.

485 g / 17.11 oz­
Length (cm) 50 cm
Head Details No adze or hammer­
1 Screw adjustment
Ice Rating ­
Picks Included with the tool:
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Pommel & Grip

Pommel & Grip

Upper Pommel

Fixed: An upper pommel that is fixed in place (it cannot move up/down the shaft nor can it be taken off).

Adjustable: An upper pommel that can move up and down the shaft.

Removable & Adjustable: An upper pommel that is completely removable and also adjustable.

Removeable: An upper pommel that is either on or off (it cannot move up/down the shaft).

None: If there is no upper pommel that comes standard (there may or may not be options to buy separately).

Lower Pommel

Fixed: A lower pommel that is fixed in place (the angle cannot be changed nor can it be taken off).

Adjustable: A lower pommel that can change angle or location on the tool.

Removable: When the lower pommel can be removed but not adjusted.

None: If there is no lower pommel that comes standard (there may or may not be options to buy separately).

Upper Pommel: Fixed
Lower Pommel: Fixed
Grip Size: 1 size fits all (not adjustable)
Materials ­Head: Aluminum Alloy
Shaft: Sturdy Carbon-fiber
Grip: Rubber
Certification

Certifications

The main climbing gear certifications are CE and UIAA--and normally the UIAA creates the rules that the CE body also supports. When possible, we try to list all the certifications the product carries.

To sell a climbing product in Europe, the device must be CE certified. There are no official requirements to sell climbing gear in the US. The UIAA certification is a voluntary process.

Learn More

Rock and Ice Certifications Guide
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AVG RATING
6
( 6 avg )
Rating
6
( 6 avg )

Best all around tool I've used

Pros
Ultra light, stiff, great pick angle, great geometry, very good on ice (with ice picks), very durable (6mm) DT picks.
Cons
No hammer
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton

Despite what the producer suggests this is not a competition-only tool. I used it on pure ice, trad mixed routes and a lot of drytooling routes with great success. It greatly exceeds quality and performance of all the other tools I used (x-dreams, ergos, fusions, grivel forces).

The only real con is that it doesn't have a hammer and it isn't possible to make a pick with an integrated hammer for this tool.

Another thing to consider is that if you want to climb easy ice with these tools (<WI5) you might need to grind the upper pommel a bit. On less than vertica climbs it can easily get in the way. I've done it with my tools, works great.

Ice Rock Aspeed