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Black Diamond Ice Clipper

by Black Diamond

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The Ice Clipper provides quick organization and easy access to ice gear. The body has a flat back to maintain comfort and provides a huge gate opening. Use several Ice Clippers to rack screws, Spectres, and quickdraws. By clipping the head of your ice tool, it can be used in place of a holster. NOT LOAD BEARING.

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Normal price ... $4.9

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Product Reviews ...

The Ice Clipper provides quick organization and easy access to ice gear.



Good
I'm not sure why anyone thinks 2-3 screws is the limit. I normally rack 5 BD turbo express screws on each clipper. You have to put each screw into the clipper facing the same way and they stack fairly close together. Other screws may not stack as well, but then that might be a good reason to use the BDs. The only downside with these is that getting to a screw which is not on top is not easy. It is much easier to put your short screws on a third clipper. This is far superior to using a standard biner on a gear loop since it makes one handed racking and unracking very easy.


Use it for what it's worth
Sure these things don't hold tons of screws, but then if you climb with that many, use a regular sling. That should be climbing 101. But throw a couple of these clips on your harness, and you can hold 4-5 on each side (depending on type), and that should be enough for typical routes. Also, good to clip your tools to.


simple but effective design
I find it works well for up to 4 screws. Yes, it is basically a plastic carabiner, but the rubber strap secures it so it stays put while you're clipping/unclipping the screw (unlike a 'biner). Plus, it is 1/2 the price of a biner!


Just A plastic Biner
The BD Ice Clipper is a great idea if you only climb with 2 or 3 screws. If it held more IĘd gladly pay double for it.

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