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Black Diamond Turbo Ice Screws

Black Diamond Turbo Ice Screws

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$39.95 - $44.95
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Black Diamond Turbo Ice Screws

Black Diamond Tubular Ice Screws are made for the climber who values life and isn't willing to mess with sub-par designs when the chips are down. In desperate situations seconds count. And when it's one screw between you and the deck, quality counts. That's why Black Diamond Tubular Ice Screws are made from 4130 aircraft-quality seamless steel tubes, pierced and cold-drawn for superior strength. The teeth are cut on a vertical mill then heat treated and plated with bright nickel. With aggressive threads for holding power and tapered tubes for ease of placement, this is a screw that cuts sharp, pitch after pitch, year after year.

Bottom Line: High strength and durability for years of solid placements.

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Rating for this product: 5

Black Diamond Turbo Ice Screws

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August 26, 2009

This is a great screw and my favorite of different ice screws I have. It is really easy to place. The teeth are still razor sharp after two seasons of climbing on it. There are no signs of major wear. For the money it is your best bet. I prefer these over the new express screws. It only takes a few more seconds to place these.

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Rating for this product: 5

Get 'em

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January 25, 2007

If you think these screws won't go in because they don't have a $30 spinning doodad on the hanger, think again. Once you get the screw started, press the circular cupped part at the center of your palm against the arched part of the ergonomic hanger. Then twist your arm in a circular motion, like you're waxing a car. The ergonomic hanger will spin in your cupped palm just as fast as the Petzl, Grivel or BD Turbo Express screws, but with an added benefit: Because you're pushing on the screw closer to the tube (i.e., not at the end of some long spinner on the hanger), more energy goes to pushing it into the ice.

Carrying a few of the Grivel screws is prudent, since they fit between features, but the simple BD ones will take you far. Plus, with the all money you save, you can buy a donkey or something to carry your gear for you on the approach.

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Rating for this product: 5

sturdy

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October 17, 2008

These are great screws. They are a simple old style, and razor sharp, the will last a very long time thats for sure

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Rating for this product: 5

pit bulls

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October 17, 2008

These are great, very simple, reliable style, great for glacier and ice climbing. Great value and great quality.

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Rating for this product: 4

The king of screws

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January 11, 2008

Black Diamond screws are the best hands down.

Petzl's may have all sorts of gimicks, Grivels feel a bit sharper when new, and OP screws might be a bit easier on the wallet, but for long term use, and a screw that keeps its bite year after year, these are the goods.

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Rating for this product: 5

darn tootin

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April 6, 2007

Really super duper screws - just really super

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Rating for this product: 5

Super Quality Ice Screws!!!

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August 19, 2004

This is absolutely a winner for the ice screws. They are so sharp that they are very easy to put into ice. Nice Design and no problems found whatsoever. Definitely worth its money.

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Rating for this product: 4

great screws

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March 9, 2007

These screws are really fantastic for the cost - They really seem to stay sharp over time and takes little effort.

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Rating for this product: 5

add that little protection

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December 9, 2008

use them for glacier travelling and alpine ski-touring. just in case of a crevasse fall to secure your buddy. no weight and super easy to use.

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Rating for this product: 3

Great performer; old-school style.

By: Backcountry.com Employee
May 16, 2008

Even if these screws place more slowly than every other screw, they are still great for setting up a belay or TR, and we save on the price. A nice price point screw!

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Rating for this product: 5

screws

By: Backcountry.com Employee
December 19, 2006

easy efficient and safe. I love the simple design of these screw. No crazy bells here. Seem to stay sharp after many uses.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Steel 
Length:
10, 13, 17, 22cm 
Diameter:
.5in 
Strength:
10 kN 
Country of Origin:
United States 

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