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Leashes
All of Black Diamond’s ice axe leashes work with Black Diamond’s ice axes
unless explicitly stated in the leash instructions. Some Black Diamond ice
axes come with the Slider Leash or Lockdown Leash attached.
The
SLIDER Leash cinches around the wrist via a sliding anodized
metal tube. This no-hassle system closes tight, adjusts quickly and is
simple to operate. The Slider Leash works particularly well with longer
mountaineering tools but also excels on a technical tool. When placing
protection or when climbing with your hands, the Slider Leash allows your
tools to dangle freely from your wrist. Fits tools to 85 cm.
The
LOCKDOWN Leash incorporates an ergonomic twist to provide
superior comfort. The cinch design locks tight on your wrist, yet enlarges
quickly and easily for speedy hand removal. A stop buckle allows you to
predetermine how tight the leash cinches on your wrist. The finger loop
accepts a gloved finger or a hammer or adze of a tool to open the leash.
To open with a hammer or adze, place your tool in the ice, loop the finger
loop over the hammer or adze and pull down with your wrist. Convert the
Lockdown to a “lefty” leash by threading the web through the wrist slot in
the opposite direction. The stop buckle should always be on the outside
of the wrist for maximum comfort. Fits tools to 75 cm.
TO ADJUST YOUR ICE AXE LEASH
Wearing the glove you intend to climb in, determine where you prefer to
grip the ice axe handle when climbing. With your wrist in the leash, adjust
its length so that you can grasp that portion of the handle with your wrist
straight and with some tension in the leash. While climbing, the leash
should help support some weight but not affect your wrist angle or hinder
you from holding the handle in the best location.
Leash Care
We recommend that you inspect your leash before and after each use for
signs of damage and wear. Retire your leash immediately if:
The buckle is cracked or bent. X
There is any kind of rip or hole in the webbing. X
The webbing is burnt, singed or melted. X
There are torn threads or heavy abrasion to the webbing. X