Ice screw Blue Ice Aero 16 cm — climbing protection screw, 16cm shaft, blue

The Blue Ice Aero ice screw, 16 cm shaft, is a tubular ice protection device designed for ice climbing, mountaineering and glacier travel. Its 16 cm length provides reliable placement in solid ice for temporary protection, belays and quick anchors on steep ice routes. The screw features cutting teeth on the tip and a tubular shaft that facilitates smooth insertion and removal; the blue finish makes the tool easy to identify in a rack or on a harness.

Advantages

The Aero 16 cm ice screw combines a tubular construction and effective cutting teeth to produce consistent threading into a variety of ice conditions. Its 16 cm reach offers a balance between penetration depth and weight, suitable for both vertical ice and mixed terrain. The blue finish improves visibility and organization of protection gear. The design is compatible with standard ice-climbing quickdraws and sling attachments for straightforward use in protection sequences and belay setups.

Suitable for

• Ice climbing on steep or vertical ice routes
• Mountaineering protection on icy approaches and couloirs
• Glacier travel and crevasse rescue anchor points
• Temporary belays and protection while leading on ice

Key specifications

• Shaft length: 16 cm
• Construction: tubular shaft with cutting-teeth tip
• Material finish: blue
• Compatibility: works with standard ice-climbing quickdraws and slings
• Use type: temporary ice protection and belay anchor

How to use

Select a solid section of ice free of large air pockets or loose layers. Place the screw with the cutting-teeth tip against the ice at a slight downward angle and begin threading it by hand or with a T-handle until the threads engage. Use a torque-friendly handle or wrench to turn the screw until the hanger is snug against the ice; avoid over-torquing. Attach a quickdraw or sling to the hanger and clip the rope or connect to a harness as required for protection or belay. For removal, reverse the threading motion and back the screw out smoothly to avoid ice break-out.

Usage recommendations

Use the 16 cm length where ice thickness and quality allow full engagement of threads; in thin or fragile ice choose shorter placements or multiple screws for redundancy. Regularly inspect the screw threads and hanger for deformation or wear, and store dry to prevent corrosion. Combine with other protection and proper anchors when building belays or performing crevasse rescue to ensure redundancy and safety.