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I did find, however, that initiating lock mode could be a bit cumbersome for two reasons.
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After multiple times over the years of arriving at camp only to find that my headlamp had been on all day in my backpack, I think the lock mode is fantastic idea. Hold the button again for six seconds to unlock. First the red light will come on and then the blue light in the battery meter will come on to indicate the headlamp is locked. With the power off in white mode hold the button down for six seconds. When the headlamp is off, hold the button down for three seconds and the light will turn on in red mode. Strobe works in either red or white modes. Having been woken up many times in the past by having someone’s headlamp shining in my face as they rise for an alpine start, I really appreciated this feature.ĭo three quick clicks on button when headlamp is off to initiate strobe mode. I also loved it for doing things while people around you are sleeping, such as getting up early in a cabin. Turn the headlamp on in white mode (either distance or proximity) then hold down the button to dim the light. Dimming the light is great for saving battery life. In distance mode, the Storm shines for up to 70 meters, but it uses much more battery life.
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I really liked the proximity mode as it allows you to save battery power when performing close up activities where you really do not need the full power. For distance mode, the main light is on and for proximity mode the two side lights are on. For example, if you turn it on and it is in distance mode, turn it off and turn it on again and it will be in proximity mode. Weight with Batteries: 110g, 3.9 oz (62G without batteries)Įach time the Storm is turned on in white mode it will alternate between distance and proximity modes. Max Burn Time: 50 hours (Triple Power LED), 125 hours (Single Power LEDs) Max Distance: 70m (Triple Power LED), 25m (Single Power LEDs) LED type: 1 triple power, 4 single power (2 red, 2 white) On the upper end of ice axe weights Rating: 8.5/10 The Material used on the leash absorbs a lot of water if in contact with the snow and thus your hands get cold The leash can be a bit cumbersome as it is designed to allow for a lower grip Shaft handle grip is easy to hold and prevents as many chips on the sleek paint job CONS: Hybrid design to tackle a variety of terrain Fear not though as it will still work well as a standard mountaineering axe for self arresting your fall or anchor building and step cutting. The Venom is designed as a crossover ice axe for more technical use in steeper terrain so it is only available in shorter lengths of 50cm to 64cm. The replaceable pick is ideal for more technical adventures or to keep your axe like new over the long term as you can always pop in a new pick with just an allan key. The Black Diamond Venom Ice Axe is a high quality mid weight axe with an ergonomic shaft design and lower grip that make it really comfortable to use. The dual density grip on the lower shaft gives some warmth from the cold aluminum while the Lockdown Leash decreases the chances of you glissading away without your trusty ice axe. The Venom's spike is minimal but provides good grip on ice and snow and plunges quite easily. You can order the Black Diamond Venom Ice Axe with the standard Adze or optional hammer if your adventure requires it. This subtle curve provides clearance for your hands on more vertical routes and a more ergonomic feel. The Venom is designed not just for your standard mountaineering alpine terrain but is also at home on steeper ice and colouirs thanks to its curved upper shaft. The Black Diamond Venom Ice Axe is not the lightest ice axe on the market but it's a solidly built hybrid ice axe. Since we weren’t intending on doing any night missions or early morning starts in the dark (no alpine starts needed when a lift takes you to 3800m), but really you never know in the mountains, the Storm seemed like a great choice for the trip. Being a hybrid axe, the Venom seemed to have the versatility we were looking for and because the Colouir is lightweight and easy to stash in an already full pack it easily made the cut. As such, I was super excited to acquire a few new Black Diamond products and was stoked to try out the Venom Ice Axe, the Storm headlamp and the Colouir harness. As we considered what gear to bring weight, size and versatility were huge considerations as the threat of excess baggage fees loomed over us. Black Diamond Storm Headlamp, Venom Ice Axe and Couloir HarnessĪt the end of a summer in the Rockies my partner and I decided to take a climbing trip to Chamonix, the birthplace of mountaineering.