At 17 ounces the swift is the heaviest non modular ice axe we tested with only the black diamond venom 18 ounces being heavier.
Black diamond swift axe weight.
The difference in weight between our heaviest axe and our lightest one is 11 5 ounces.
When available we list the weight for each length here.
You can certainly save weight depending on which axe you buy.
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Here north cascade mountain guides owner and ifmga guide jeff ward is happy to be carrying his black diamond swift for the confidence it inspires.
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Black diamond s swift ice axe takes the classic piolet to the next level to help you achieve your mountaineering objectives.
507 g 17 9 oz 64 cm.
Since 1957 we have been dedicated to designing and constructing the world s best climbing skiing mountain gear.
487 g 17 20 oz.
526 g 18 6 oz.
Available prices 219 95 compare.
Black diamond swift ice axe.
Since the most common ice axe length is 50cm that is the main length that we reference.
Description with an adjustable pommel and a t rating the black diamond swift takes mountaineering piolets into the 21st century.
Take on technical snow sections with the only t rated piolet in the black diamond line.
As the only t rated mountaineering axe in black diamond s line the swift combines insane strength with remarkable lightness to help you make short work of front pointing up hard snow or traversing technical ridges into ski lines.
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The swift boasts a heavier weight due to its cen t uaai type 2 rating as the shaft pick and connection points must be stronger than a cen b uiaa type 1 rated axe.
The burly swift ice axe brings mountaineering piolets into the 21st century.
Weight g oz weight g oz in grams and ounces the weight as stated by the manufacturer brand.
Available prices 149 95 compare.
