Based on the key components of the reliable DMM Fly axe, the Claw has been designed for specialist personnel operating on steep ground where an absence of handholds makes movement difficult. Two versions are available, an axe with a broad adze for excavation work, and a hammer. The hammer version has a soft replaceable Thor head which is sympathetic to our aluminium ground anchor, the Talon. The soft head is also significantly quieter when placing gear.
The pick on both versions has a T-Shaped cross section that increases surface area, reducing the risk of ‘pull through’ and increasing safety and stability, especially when the operator is heavily laden.
This feature also allows the Claws to be placed as supplementary anchors in series to reinforce existing gear or alongside the Talon.
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