Black Diamond- Hydra Ice Tool- Will Gadd Special Edition

$389.95
  • A special, limited edition of our revolutionary Hydra Ice Tool, the Pink Hydra is engraved with the signature of BD Athlete Will Gadd. And $50 from each tool sale supports the Mountain Muskox Mentorship Program, which provides support for those affected by mountain sports-related tragedies.

    Built to utilize the innovative BD Integrated Component Exchange (I.C.E.) system, the Hydra Ice Tool can be configured to maximize performance on any technical winter terrain. The Hydra tool accepts a full suite of I.C.E. accessories—including picks, hammers, adze, head-weights, spikes, and grip spacers—allowing you to customize your tool to match any mission, from pure ice to technical alpine, to mixed comp climbing. The tool’s hydroformed shaft is ergonomically designed for steep technical climbing, from overhanging waterfall ice to hooking through mixed terrain. Plus, the grip can be fine-tuned to fit your hand and has options for a lower spike or lower pommel. Includes a light and heavy head-weight set, 4mm and 5mm wrenches, and grip spacers.

    • Limited edition Pink Hydra, engraved with Will Gadd's signature and supports Mountain Muskox Mentorship Program

    • A modular ice tool that can be customized for specific objectives

    • Shaft geometry is optimized for climbing on steep ice and rock

    • Designed to easily rack on ice clippers

    • Optimized grip geometry for maximum stability in first and second positions in steep terrain

    • Ultra-stiff, hydroformed shaft with over-molded adjustable grip

    • Includes I.C.E pick and a full suite of head accessories to match your mission

    • Modular head weights allow you to dial in tool penetration without altering center of mass

    • Compatible with I.C.E. system picks (Alpine, Mixed, Ice, or Dry). All I.C.E. picks have undergone a unique, proprietary heat treatment to maximize durability..

    • Sold individually

    • Weight: 610 g

    • One Size