Clara Maynard, AMGA Apprentice Rock/Alpine Guide & Wilderness Medicine Instructor
Best ice screw on the market in my opinion. Lighter than the Petzl ultralight screws!
Recommended in Ice Climbing
Brand: Blue Ice
Category: Climbing Protection
Recommended by Michael Murphy, Rock Climbing Instructor and Business Owner — Philadelphia, PA
Highlights: lightweight, ice climbing
Introducing the Aero ice screw, the ultimate choice for ice climbers and mountaineers seeking a lightweight, durable, and high-performance protection solution. Its innovative design and superior materials make it an essential tool for tackling the most challenging icy terrains. 1. Ultra-lightweight construction, making it the lightest steel screw available, perfect for reducing pack weight. 2. Unique 3-tooth tip design for quick and effortless screwing, ensuring secure placements in ice. 3. Robust steel tip and tube provide exceptional durability, maintaining thread integrity even in harsh conditions. 4. Largest diameter body allows for the use of existing holes, enhancing versatility in challenging environments. 5. Color-coded lengths for easy identification, simplifying gear management during climbs. 6. Thin wall design minimizes weight without compromising strength, ideal for technical mountaineering. 7. Engineered for optimal performance in extreme cold, ensuring reliability when it matters most. The Aero ice screw is specifically designed for ice climbing and technical mountaineering, making it an essential tool for climbers of all skill levels. It excels in icy conditions, providing reliable protection on steep ascents and challenging routes. Ideal for both seasoned professionals and adventurous beginners, this ice screw is perfect for winter expeditions and alpine climbs, ensuring safety and confidence in every placement.
Price: $89.95
These have a larger diameter than any other screw which makes them ideal for well traveled routes. They're also light and easy to operate which I really enjoy.
Recommended by Michael Murphy, Rock Climbing Instructor and Business Owner
These have a larger diameter than any other screw which makes them ideal for well traveled routes. They're also light and easy to operate which I really enjoy.
Michael Murphy recommends the Blue Ice Aero for climbing protection. These have a larger diameter than any other screw which makes them ideal for well traveled routes. They're also light and easy to operate which I really enjoy.
Yes — Michael Murphy recommends the Aero by Blue Ice as their climbing protection pick. These have a larger diameter than any other screw which makes them ideal for well traveled routes. They're also light and easy to operate which I really enjoy.
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7 experts recommend the Blue Ice Aero.
Best ice screw on the market in my opinion. Lighter than the Petzl ultralight screws!
Recommended in Ice Climbing
I made the switch to these 2 years ago from Petzl and these are it! The diameter of these screws are huge. Meaning you'll hit your V-threads way easier and you can rebore old screw holes. These are also light. I like the steels because I climb in NH where ice can be wet, cold, or just tough to get the screws in. The ultra-lights will freeze in very wet ice as a warning!
Recommended in Ice Climbing
By far, the best ice screws on the market.
Recommended in Ice Climbing Kit
The cadillac of ice screws. Steel construction, lightweight, durable, and even aesthetically pleasing. Places super fast, large diameter allows me to re-use existing screw holes due to necessity or when I'm feeling spicy.
Recommended in Ice Climbing
The Aero Ice Screw is the lightest and smoothest full steel screw on the market. The slightly larger diameter allows you to easily re-bore used screw holes if you need. My typical ice rack for leading: 8x 13cm (yellow) 4x 16cm (blue) 1x 21cm (green)
Recommended in Ice Climbing
The best screws out there!
Recommended in Ice Climbing
“These have a larger diameter than any other screw which makes them ideal for well traveled routes. They're also light and easy to operate which I really enjoy.”
“These have a larger diameter than any other screw which makes them ideal for well traveled routes. They're also light and easy to operate which I really enjoy.”
