Ice screw Blue Ice Aero 19 cm — ice climbing protection, 19cm length, grey

The Blue Ice Aero ice screw, 19 cm length, is designed for ice climbing and alpine mountaineering where secure temporary protection and reliable anchor points are required. It features an aerodynamic bar and cutting teeth to ease insertion into hard ice and to reduce torque during placement and removal. The screw accepts standard screwdrivers and can be attached to slings or quickdraws, making it suitable for lead climbing on ice routes, glacier travel and mixed alpine terrain.

Advantages

The aerodynamic bar profile improves bite and reduces resistance when turning the screw into the ice, while the cutting teeth help penetrate hard ice surfaces for consistent placements. The 19 cm length provides a balance between holding strength and weight, suitable for a wide range of ice conditions. Compatibility with common screwdrivers and attachment of slings allows efficient clipping and anchor building during technical climbs.

Suitable for

• Lead climbing on ice routes and frozen waterfalls
• Alpine mountaineering and mixed terrain where ice protection is needed
• Glacier travel and setting temporary anchors for rope teams
• Progressive protection placements during multi-pitch ice climbs

Key specifications

• Length: 19 cm
• Material: high-strength steel construction for durability
• Design features: aerodynamic bar profile and cutting teeth
• Compatibility: accepts manual screwdrivers and is suitable for attachment to slings or quickdraws
• Intended use: ice climbing, alpine mountaineering, glacier travel

How to use

Select a solid ice placement and start the screw with controlled rotations, keeping the bar aligned to maintain correct thread engagement. Use a compatible screwdriver or T-handle to drive the screw until only the hanger remains exposed, then clip a sling or quickdraw and inspect the placement for solidity and ice quality. When removing, reverse the rotation carefully to avoid sudden torque; cutting teeth and the aerodynamic bar are designed to ease extraction from hard ice.

Usage recommendations

Inspect each placement for sound ice and avoid marginal or hollow sections. Carry multiple screws and vary placement lengths according to ice thickness. Regularly check the condition of the screw’s teeth and hanger; replace if bent, excessively worn or corroded. Combine with other protection and conservative belay practices appropriate to ice and alpine environments.