With a fold-out hook to pull cord through a V-Thread (Abalakov) anchor, the Grivel Candela is an important piece of gear for getting off ice climbs. It even has a retractable blade to cut sling material when your anchor is complete. It is also made of soft plastic so you can use it to clean ice out of a screw without scratching the inside.
Price: $33.00 from Backcountry
| Merchant | Price | |
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| $33.00 | Visit Store |
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""The Grivel Candela is one of those tools that feels unnecessary until the first time you actually need it, and after that it never leaves my harness on ice days. Clearing packed ice out of a screw mid-pitch without...
It is a case made of resistant and light rubber to contain and protect the ice screws. Easily attached to the harness. The insertion of the screw is convenient thanks to the funnel-shaped plastic mouthpiece. The Espresso is also useful to protect the...
Hot forged blade for technical alpinism and ice climbing. T-rated. Compatible with the VARIO Blade system.