Grivel 360 Long Ice Screw

GRIVEL 360 Long Ice ScrewCategory: Climbing equipmentSubcategory: Friends nuts & pitons---Experience a revolutionary advancement in ice protection with the GRIVEL 360 Long Ice Screw. Engineered for the modern ice climber who demands absolute speed, uncompromising reliability, and unparalleled versatility, this essential piece of equipment redefines what is possible on frozen terrain. Whether you are navigating complex icefalls, setting up a solid belay, or performing a critical crevasse rescue, the 360 Long provides the profound confidence you need when every second and every placement counts.The new 360° screw is designed to benefit all ice climbers. In situations where your safety depends on speedy screw placement, such as in a crevasse rescue or on demanding steep ice, the 360's exceptionally sharp bite and effortless starting are profoundly reassuring. The immediate and secure purchase it gains in the ice allows you to focus on your movement and the route ahead, knowing your protection is solid from the very first turn. This rapid engagement minimizes exposure and fatigue, allowing for a more fluid and secure climbing experience.The true genius of the 360 lies in its innovative, free-rotating handle system. When obstructions like rock bulges or cauliflower ice formations prevent a normal fixed hanger's rotation, the game-changing design comes into play. The 360's handle may be effortlessly lifted away from the ice surface and turned freely, allowing for continuous, smooth placement in the most awkward and confined spaces. This eliminates frustrating stalls and enables you to build secure Wall anchors exactly where they are needed most, not just where geometry permits.Efficiency is further enhanced by the 360's super-slick finish. This specialized surface treatment makes it very difficult for ice to clog its core, even in wet or challenging conditions. Plugs clear out with remarkable ease, ensuring the screw is ready for immediate use again and again. This incredible efficiency means it´s possible to place an ice screw where and when you want to, not just where and when you are able to. The 360 empowers you with control and precision, transforming difficult placements into straightforward tasks.As a long-format screw, this 200 mm model is an indispensable tool for specific applications. It provides superior holding power in softer, aerated ice or consolidated snow, and is the ideal choice for creating robust V-thread anchors and bombproof belay stations where maximum thread engagement is paramount for safety. Technical Specifications:* Attribute: Wall anchors* Length: 200 mm* Weight: 6.8 oz (193 g)