{"title":"DMM Cortex \u0026 Apex","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"dmm-apex","title":"DMM Apex","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DMM Apex is an aggressively curved technical ice axe designed for mixed climbing and hard icefalls. The proven apex design has seen some refinements, with an improved swing thanks to less weight in the handle and tube and refined shaft geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile and comfortable across a wide variety of terrain, the DMM Apex might look aggressive but the shaft curve has been precisely designed to give clearance and stability on steep ground while remaining effective when plunging, daggering and moving on easier angled snow slopes. With a lightweight aluminium shaft, the Apex ice axe is fully T rated and the dual rivet and glue construction allows the axe to fully handle the burly nature of winter climbing. The hot forged handle also strikes a balance between performance and versatility whilst the upper and lower hand rests allow hand matching, crucial to the Apex’s performance on steeper ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 2 T rated picks are modular and customisable to your needs. The Apex comes with the Ice Pick and either a Compact Hammer or Adze. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can purchase the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/all-ice-axe-accessories\/products\/dmm-cortex-apex-dry-pick\"\u003eDMM Cortex\/Apex Dry Pick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and improved: The new Apex boasts excellent balance for ice climbing – improvements owed to less weight in the handle and tube, making it more top heavy. Pick weights are included, allowing the user to further tune the axe’s swing. The refined shaft geometry also gives greater clearance and stability on steep terrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable and strong shaft: The shaft tube may be lighter, but durability and robust construction are still a priority for the Apex. Our tried and tested dual rivet and glue construction method is used on both the head and handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved lower rest and spike: Lighter one piece handle, lower rest and spike improves balance and swing. Additional spikes in lower trigger improve stability. Large clip in hole for Phantom, Phantom HMS and Shadow carabiners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular pick system: The Type 2 T rated picks are modular and customisable to your needs. The Apex comes with the Ice Pick with either Compact Hammer or Adze. DMM offers three interchangeable picks, two hammers and one adze that are compatible with the Cortex, Apex and Vertex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdze Weight: 559g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer Weight: 559g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 50cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore DMM ice axes are available in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"DMM Ice Axes Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm-ice-axes\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm-ice-axes\"\u003eDMM Ice Axes Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more ice axes in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ice Axes Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/ice-axes\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/ice-axes\"\u003eIce Axes Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more products in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"DMM Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm\"\u003eDMM Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DMM","offers":[{"title":"Hammer","offer_id":44689767989429,"sku":"CL-IA-APEX24-Hammer","price":242.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adze","offer_id":44689768022197,"sku":"CL-IA-APEX24-Adze","price":242.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1554\/2851\/files\/EyLHCSn52Large.jpg?v=1750864728"},{"product_id":"dmm-cortex-apex-dry-pick","title":"DMM Cortex\/Apex Dry Pick","description":"\u003cp\u003eA modular dry-tooling pick designed to fit DMM Cortex and Apex ice axes. * Sold separately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures a chicken head for additional bite and stability during stein pulls and when the axe is inverted on less steep ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamfer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pick is chamfered at the tip to improve penetration and removal of ice from the tip. It does not run the full length in order to improve durability when use against rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModular pick system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWasher free, trochoid tool interface for long lasting secure and precise hammer and adze connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick Tapering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo pick taper. 3.9mm thickness throughout for strength, stiffness and durability in aggressive use. The dry pick also has 1mm extra depth for added strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHooked tip for stable placements on small edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/products\/dmm-apex?variant=44689767989429\"\u003eDMM Apex Ice Axe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMM ice axes are available in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"DMM Ice Axes Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm-ice-axes\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm-ice-axes\"\u003eDMM Ice Axes Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more ice axes in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ice Axes Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/ice-axes\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/ice-axes\"\u003eIce Axes Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more products in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"DMM Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm\"\u003eDMM Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DMM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44691118751925,"sku":"CL-IA-ACDRY","price":39.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1554\/2851\/files\/Untitleddesign_66_e8816c38-401d-4f37-9fce-2188a868f8f9.jpg?v=1750864723"},{"product_id":"dmm-cortex","title":"DMM Cortex Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DMM Cortex Ice Axe is a premium tool well suited to the most out-there mixed, ice, and dry tooling routes. The exoskeleton I-Beam profile is CNC'd from a single aluminium billet, achieving an optimal strength-to-weight ratio and delivering a perfectly balanced swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing only 589g, the Cortex is a super lightweight ice axe option for use on the most technical terrain, whether that be ice, mixed or dry-tooling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper and lower handles have a textured polymer over-moulding to help with insulation and grip whilst the stripped down shaft ditches any unnecessary metal to reduce weight without compromising on strength and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ytCeOPZBI5E?si=Xxl5iGamqZ3iEMKk\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NfDjb2ZrtRU?si=Beuc4yK6sm_FnciU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 2 T rated picks are modular and customisable to your needs. The Cortex comes with the Tech Ice Pick and a Compact Hammer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can purchase the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/all-ice-axe-accessories\/products\/dmm-cortex-apex-dry-pick\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/all-ice-axe-accessories\/products\/dmm-cortex-apex-dry-pick\"\u003eDMM Cortex\/Apex Dry Pick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne piece design: CNC milled from a single aluminium billet creating a very strong, lightweight, and superbly balanced Ice tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI-Beam design: Mirroring the technology used on our premium I Beam carabiners we have removed unnecessary metal creating the striking exoskeleton I Beam profile, distributing the weight carefully. The result is a perfectly balanced swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErgonomic moulded handles: Upper and lower handles have a textured polymer over moulding helping with insulation and grip. The handle has a clip-in hole for Shadow, Phantom or Phantom HMS screw gates, and an attachment point accommodates cord up to 5mm for clipping leashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModular pick system: The Type 2 T rated picks are modular and customisable to your needs. The Cortex comes with the Ice Tech pick, Micro Hammer, and pick weights. DMM offers three interchangeable picks, two hammers and one adze that are compatible with the Cortex, Apex and Vertex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer Weight: 589g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 50cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore DMM ice axes are available in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm-ice-axes\" title=\"DMM Ice Axes Collection\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm-ice-axes\"\u003eDMM Ice Axes Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more ice axes in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/ice-axes\" title=\"Ice Axes Collection\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/ice-axes\"\u003eIce Axes Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more products in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm\" title=\"DMM Collection\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm\"\u003eDMM Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DMM","offers":[{"title":"Hammer","offer_id":44691204702389,"sku":"CL-IA-CORPAIR-Hammer","price":682.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1554\/2851\/files\/A0494-P2-Cortex-PairLarge.jpg?v=1750864722"},{"product_id":"dmm-cortex-apex-pick-weights","title":"DMM Cortex\/Apex\/Vertex Pick Weights","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of weights for DMM Cortex\/Apex\/Vertex axes. Supplied with enough to fit a pair of axes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 90g Per pair\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DMM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53593706660213,"sku":"CL-IA-DCVA-PWEIGHTS","price":33.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1554\/2851\/files\/DMM-CortexApexVertex-Pick-Weights_1200x1200_3f7683ed-2165-4472-9b61-58e73492d325.webp?v=1750864578"},{"product_id":"dmm-cortex-apex-ice-tech-pick","title":"DMM Cortex\/Apex Ice Tech Pick","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ice Tech Pick is specifically designed for the DMM Cortex, Apex, and Vertex axes, making it the perfect choice for a wide range of activities, such as Scottish Mixed and Alpine climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken head for additional bite and stability during stein pulls and when the axe is inverted on less steep ground.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull top edge chamfer to improve penetration and removal from ice.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasher free, trochoid tool interface for long lasting secure and precise hammer and adze connection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness tapers from 3.9mm at head to 3mm at tip.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointier tip to compensate for steeper pick angle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional large Cauliflower Spike for hooking large ice features.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMM Code: C0384.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is per pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/products\/dmm-apex?variant=44689767989429\"\u003eDMM Apex Ice Axe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDMM ice axes are available in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"DMM Ice Axes Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm-ice-axes\"\u003eDMM Ice Axes Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more ice axes in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ice Axes Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/ice-axes\"\u003eIce Axes Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more products in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"DMM Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm\"\u003eDMM Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DMM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55162875773301,"sku":"CL-IA-ACICETECH","price":39.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1554\/2851\/files\/C0384-Cortex-Apex-Vertx-Ice-Tech-Pick_2048x_ac871946-3102-46e1-b61e-90bf7cec0b0c.webp?v=1750863813"}],"url":"https:\/\/rockrun.com\/collections\/dmm-cortex-apex\/ice-axe-picks-and-heads.oembed","provider":"Rock+Run","version":"1.0","type":"link"}