DMM

Switch/Apex Mixed Pick/Hammer

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I’ve climbed everything from chandeliered ice to overhanging mixed with the Switch, and it’s one of the most confidence-inspiring tools I’ve swung. The balance feels dialed, the handle locks in securely, and the clearance from the curved shaft makes steep ground way less tiring. It’s a true abuse-ready tool that thrives when things get technical."

When we’re pulling over bulges, torquing in thin seams, or matching hands on wildly overhanging terrain, the DMM Switch/Apex Mixed Pick Hammer gives us the confidence to commit. Designed for modern ice and mixed climbing, this radically curved tool excels when routes turn steep, awkward, and demanding. DMM’s unmistakable design shows up immediately in the clearance, balance, and secure feel when hanging off marginal features.

The CNC-machined aluminum handle is carved from a single block to maximize ergonomics and stability, giving us full-strength upper and lower rests that support leashless techniques like matching and figure-fours. Adjustable pick weights let us fine-tune swing balance for bulletproof ice or strip things down for mixed and dry tooling, while the T-rated shaft and pick stand up to repeated abuse. Add in clip-in points for anchors, insulated grip tape for cold days, and laser-cut steel picks that bite with precision, and the Switch/Apex becomes a go-to tool for pushing limits on modern winter lines.