Black Diamond Hydra Ice Tool

A technical mixed climbing and dry-tooling ice tool designed for climbers tackling M-grade sport routes and steep water ice, the Hydra Ice Tool from Black Diamond uses a forged aluminum head mounted on a hydroformed aluminum shaft for rigid, consistent swing performance. At 610g and 50cm shaft length, the Hydra sits in the performance-oriented segment of the Black Diamond ice tool lineup for dedicated steep ice and mixed objectives. The adjustable grip positions the hand at a functional angle for both vertical ice and overhung dry-tooling movement, modular head weights allow the climber to tune swing balance for specific pitch formats, and I.C.E. pick compatibility means the Hydra accepts Black Diamond's interchangeable pick system for adapting between pure ice and rock-contact mixed terrain. At 610g and 50cm with a forged aluminum head, adjustable grip, and I.C.E. pick compatibility, the Hydra is positioned as Black Diamond's technical performance tool for mixed and ice climbing objectives where pick interchangeability and swing-weight adjustment are standard requirements.