Trango Raptor Ice Tool - Premium Ice Climbing Axes for Waterfall & Mixed Routes

• Balanced Geometry for Solid Sticks - Built around aggressive Raptor geometry with optimized pick angle for class-leading precision and smoothness on waterfall ice, delivering reliable placements every swing
• Carbon/Kevlar Shaft Construction - Advanced composite shaft increases durability while reducing weight and vibration transfer, keeping your hands comfortable during long ice climbing days and extended alpine approaches
• Ergonomic Dual Pommel Grips - One-piece molded rubber handle with upper and lower grip positions provides comfort and reduces hand fatigue during multi-pitch ice climbs and all-day mountaineering objectives
• Tapered Pick Cleans Easily - Pick tapers from 4mm to 3mm at the tip to penetrate the hardest ice with minimal force, then cleans smoothly for fast placements on vertical waterfall ice and alpine routes
• Versatile All-Around Tool - Designed for both ice and mixed routes with removable pick weights (45g each) for customization, includes ice pick (134g), pick insert, and protective axe cover (mixed picks sold separately)

The Trango Raptor series represents Boulder, Colorado's answer to modern technical ice and mixed climbing demands. Whether you choose the aggressive Raptor Pro or the balanced standard Raptor, you're getting a tool engineered for precision, comfort, and reliability on the world's most challenging vertical ice and mixed terrain. Raptor Pro: Maximum Aggression The Raptor Pro takes technical ice climbing to the next level with its more offset handle design that creates a higher balance point and more powerful swing. This geometry excels on steep waterfall ice and overhanging mixed routes where every placement needs to stick solid. The dual pommel teeth offer protection when your hands contact rock or ice during aggressive dry tooling moves. The complete modular pick system—including dedicated ice and mixed picks, hammer, pick weights, and insert—means you can fine-tune your setup for specific objectives without maintaining multiple tools. Standard Raptor: Versatile Precision The standard Raptor balances precision and versatility for climbers tackling everything from waterfall ice to alpine mixed routes. The Carbon/Kevlar shaft construction reduces weight and dampens vibration, while the aggressive pick angle delivers smooth, reliable placements. The one-piece molded rubber grip provides all-day comfort whether you're cranking vertical ice or negotiating technical alpine terrain. Removable pick weights let you adjust swing feel based on conditions and climbing style.