Black Diamond Venom Vs Petzl Sum Tec

The venom is one of the very best steep snow climbing options in the review blowing many of the models out of the water.

Black diamond venom vs petzl sum tec.

One exception is the petzl sum tec which is similarly designed. Looking at possibly picking up a petzl sum tec. Petzl summit evo and axe lengt by excitableboy sun dec 18 2016 6 13 pm i do have the petzl summit evo and it is a fantastically gorgeous tool. The black diamond venom fits squarely in the hybrid space between traditional mountaineering axes and technical ice tools.

Petzl summit evo vs grivel air tech evolution. At 514g 50cm adze this crossover axe comes with either an adze or a hammer and features a replaceable pick that is compatible with any pick across the black diamond ice tool line. The closest is the air tech evo g bone but it still doesn t really match with the other axes so i opted to exclude it. Black diamond venom vs.

Of course grivel is conspicuously missing from the review. The grivel air tech evolution ice axe is cheaper and lighter comes with a leash and is durable and sturdy for solid anchors on alpine ascents yet performs well on steep climbs. Overall the sum tec self arrested similarly to the black diamond venom while the grivel evolution or the petzl summit evo offered superior performance. This model is cen t uiaa type 2 rated and is more than adequate for use as an improvised anchor during crevasse rescue or for belaying climbers on steep snow.

The raptor is significantly heavier than any of the petzl options or the air tech. It might be a bit pricy if you are buying an ice axe solely for hiking and general mountaineering but it s a. Right now i ve got a set of quarks new style as well as a black diamond raven 70 cm. 22 in 15 oz.

It s even heavier than a viper. Even other solid steep snow performers like the petzl summit black diamond swift and the grivel evolution don t offer up as near solid performance. The sum tec might be worth a look at. Ended up with black diamond swift.

Shop for the sum tec. The reason is they simply don t offer the type of hybrid tool that we re reviewing here. New topic reply to topic. The black diamond venom is a great ice axe for different activities in icy conditions.

23 in 1 lb. My uses would be paired with a quark for routes similar to the kautz or slightly steeper or for my wife to use while following on steep snow paired with the raven 50 60 degrees while i lead with the quarks.