ICE GUN Abalakov Tool

What is an Abalakov (V-Thread) anchor?
The Abalakov anchor is one of the most vital, reliable, and economical methods for rappelling and building anchors in ice climbing and glacier ascents. In this method, an ice screw is used to create two intersecting holes in a V shape deep in the ice, and then a rope or sling is threaded through this ice channel. The Abalakov tool is the main, essential tool for hooking the rope and pulling it out from inside this ice channel.

Key features of the ICT ICE GUN Abalakov tool:

• Ergonomic ICE GUN-pattern design: the body's gun-like shape makes finger placement very comfortable and creates high control when leveraging the tool with thick winter gloves.
• Extremely light weight (50 grams): a lightened structure that adds no extra load to the ice climber's technical gear.
• Sharp, precise hook: has an engineered sharp tip and edge for quickly catching the rope or sling inside the V-shaped channel and pulling it out without hassle.
• Rubber safety cap: equipped with a rubber cover to cover the hook's sharp edge when not in use, to prevent damage to clothing and the backpack.
• Multi-size hex wrenches: hex wrenches built into the body for adjusting or tightening bolts and technical equipment on the wall.
• Narrow handle and hanging hole: easy reach into the depths of tight holes and a dedicated hole for hanging the tool with a strap or carabiner on the harness.