Why We Like The Black Diamond Spike Protector
Details
- Protective cover for your sharp ice axe's tip
- TPU construction is simple yet sturdy
- Easy to adjust the fit for convenience and a secure hold
- Item #BLD0297
- Material
- translucent TPU
- Compatibility
- Black Diamond ice tools
- Claimed Weight
- 0.5oz
- Activity
- mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 10 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 22, 2023
Does exactly what it is meant to do, and stays on the spike well when my ice axe is stowed for travel or storage.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
May 25, 2023
It protects my gear from
It protects my gear from my ice axe. Not much else can be said
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
April 27, 2023
Great for storage and transportation to protect your backpack, clothing, car seats, etc. whenever not in use.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
December 23, 2022
Holds on better than expected
Definitely saved my sternum leaned into grab something from my pack and pushed the axe between me and the floor, spike up.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
November 8, 2022
Well built
The caps fit well and and easy to use. I did a double hitch on handle to keep cover on when not in use and it seems to stay

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
July 17, 2022
Better than petzl
The petzl cover is more malleable and fits better on multiple spikes, but it falls off and gets lost. The bd one may be more clunky but it is more secure.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
July 17, 2022
Great fit
Works perfectly. Stays in place while you’re climbing or traveling so the rest of your gear doesn’t get shredded.

Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
June 5, 2022
No more snags!
No more worrying about poking my eyes out working around small spaces with my ice tools/axes attached to my bag. Simple and easy to use.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 30, 2022
Not great for Raven Pro, Raven Ultra
If you have a ice tool with a finger rest, proceed. If you have the Raven or especially the Raven Ultra... maybe not so useful as the bungee strap isn't easy to attach, or give much security. They suggest a girth hitch or prussik lol. Like I know what a girth hitch is, I'm just a lowly alpinist.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
March 3, 2022
Protects, but may pose issues with attachment
Does its job; fits with my Petzel Ride and Camp USA Corsa Nanotech, not loose, but not super well, esp. with the beveled spike in the Ride (there aren't much better solutions anyways). The strap offers enough friction for me to feel comfortable it will stay put, but it's too thick to loop through the handle in the Nanotech (the Ride doesn't have that option).
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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