Raptor Alpine Axe For Walking Mountaineering Climbing

Product Description

DMM Raptor -  Adze Version

A versatile tool for mountaineering, winter walking & classic climbs.

Developed in conjunction with guides & mountaineering instructors, the Raptor is a classic tool that is built to last.

Features:

• Version: Axe
• The aggressive alpine picks deal easily with steep couloirs, ridges, glacier work & yet are still effective at self-arrests.
• The full size hammer & adze can cope with everything from cutting steps to chopping ledges, from bashing pegs to digging out belays.
• The gently curved shaft allows extra clearance whilst swinging & daggering, yet does not hinder hammering, step cutting, or plunging the tools.
• The spike on the base of the handle rounds out the Raptors mountaineering capability by giving security on snow & ice slopes.
• For those wishing to venture into steep terrain the Raptor can be fitted with a Fly pick that improves climbing performance. 
• A leash prevents you accidentally dropping the axe, & allows resting opportunities if climbing steeper ground.

Watch this short video to find out more about the DMM Raptor:

Technical
Features:

• Hot forged ergonomic handle -  Steel picks are strong & highly durable. They are laser cut, & then CNC machined for high performance on ice, frozen turf & rock.
• T Rated Integrity Construction - DMM axes are T rated, making them tough enough for modern mixed climbing techniques
• Available as both hammer & adze for technical climbing
  - The Raptor is available in both adze & hammer variants to give you the full range of options when climbing more technical terrain.
• Can be fitted with the Fly pick sets for more technical terrain -  Picks on the Fly & Raptor are interchangeable, allowing you to customise the axes to improve performance on either steeper or more traditional terrain. Fly picks are more aggressive for climbing steep ice & mixed, while the Raptor's Alpine Pick gives better self arrest performance.
• Supplied with Chokehold Leash -  The Raptor comes with a leash, keeping the axe firmly secured to you in case of an accidental drop & making it easier to climb steep terrain.
• Certification: 
  • EN13089:2011 Type 2
  • UIAA 152:2018
• Weight:
  • Axe 50cm: 644g  /  22.7oz
  • Axe 55cm: 665g  /  23.4oz