

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve climbed everything from chandeliered ice to overhanging mixed with the Switch, and it’s one of the most confidence-inspiring tools I’ve swung. The balance feels dialed, the handle locks in securely, and the clearance from the curved shaft makes steep ground way less tiring. It’s a true abuse-ready tool that thrives when things get technical.""When we’re pulling over bulges, torquing in thin seams, or matching hands on wildly overhanging terrain, the DMM Switch/Apex Mixed Pick Hammer gives us the confidence to commit. Designed for modern ice and mixed climbing, this radically curved tool excels when routes turn steep, awkward, and demanding. DMM’s unmistakable design shows up immediately in the clearance, balance, and secure feel when hanging off marginal features. The CNC-machined aluminum handle is carved from a single block to maximize ergonomics and stability, giving us full-strength upper and lower rests that support leashless techniques like matching and figure-fours. Adjustable pick weights let us fine-tune swing balance for bulletproof ice or strip things down for mixed and dry tooling, while the T-rated shaft and pick stand up to repeated abuse. Add in clip-in points for anchors, insulated grip tape for cold days, and laser-cut steel picks that bite with precision, and the Switch/Apex becomes a go-to tool for pushing limits on modern winter lines."
Price: $35.72 from Backcountry
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| $35.72 | Visit Store |
On daylong multi-pitches or rope-stretcher single pitches, we chalk up using the DMM Trad Chalk Bag. Larger than typical, this chalk bag carries plenty of friction dust to keep our hands coated through every jam, layback, and crimp.
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""The DMM Cortex/Apex Dry Pick is perfect for technical dry tooling. It’s built tough, with a 3. 9mm thickness for maximum durability on rock, and the hooked tip gives me solid placements on tiny edges. The washer-free...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""When I’m on a route with small seams or pin scars, I always bring these. They seat better than standard nuts in flaring cracks, and the offset taper gives extra confidence. Light, easy to place, and way more...