Petzl Laser Speed Ice Screw

The Petzl Laser Speed Ice Screw is purpose-built for technical ice climbing and high-altitude mountaineering across frozen waterfalls, alpine couloirs, and the glaciated faces of the Himalayas. Designed for climbers who demand speed without sacrificing security, the Laser Speed’s tri-toothed steel drill tip bites immediately into hard, brittle, or wet ice, while its lightweight treated steel tube delivers the strength-to-weight ratio required for serious vertical objectives.

Petzl Laser Speed Ice Screw  Features

• Steel tube construction: Lighter, treated steel tube provides superior strength and durability with improved bite in any ice type — hard, brittle, wet, or plastic
• Tri-toothed steel drill tip: Patented three-tooth geometry ensures immediate ice engagement, reducing force needed to start the screw and minimizing the risk of slipping
• Patented sharpening reserve on the drill: Purpose-designed geometry on the teeth allows for easy re-sharpening, extending the usable lifespan of the screw
• Integrated folding crank: Flexible, ergonomic lever folds flat against the tube for low-profile racking; unfolds to provide maximum torque for fast screwing
• Compact aluminum hanger: Low-profile hanger design allows placement in sculpted or hollow ice without snagging; wide clipping zone accommodates multiple carabiners simultaneously
• Color-coded length identification: 10 cm = Red | 13 cm = Yellow | 17 cm = Blue | 21 cm = Green — enables instant size recognition on a busy rack
• Protective tip cap included: Each screw ships with a thread and tip protector to safeguard the drill teeth during transport and storage
• Available in 4 sizes: 10 cm (thin ice / progression use), 13 cm, 17 cm, and 21 cm for varying ice thickness requirements

Key Points 

• Dual international certification — CE EN 568 & UIAA 151: The Laser Speed (13, 17, and 21 cm) meets both European (EN 568) and UIAA (151) standards for ice screws — the two most rigorous testing benchmarks in the climbing world. (Note: the 10 cm version is a progression tool and is not certified PPE.)
• Patented sharpening reserve — unique to Petzl: Unlike competitors such as Black Diamond Express or Grivel Helix, the Laser Speed incorporates a built-in sharpening reserve geometry that allows the drill teeth to be resharpened without degrading the functional tip profile — a direct cost and performance advantage over time
• Lighter than competing full-steel ice screws: At 128 g for the 13 cm, the Laser Speed is lighter than comparable all-steel screws from Black Diamond (BD Express 13 cm: ~134 g) while retaining full steel-tube durability — critical for reducing rack weight on multi-pitch alpine objectives
• Superior anchor-building hanger design: The wide-aperture aluminum hanger accommodates multiple carabiners simultaneously — preferred by guides and climbers who need to set up efficient multi-piece belay stations quickly
• Proven across extreme Himalayan and alpine conditions: Validated in field use at temperatures as low as -20°C, in sublimated, dry, brittle ice conditions where inferior screws fail to start or frequently plug with ice cores

Technical Specifications

Materials:

• Tube: Treated lightweight steel
• Drill tip: Steel (tri-toothed geometry)
• Hanger: Aluminum
• Crank lever: Flexible polymer / aluminum composite

Certifications & Standards:

• CE EN 568 (Ice Screws — European PPE Standard) — 13 cm, 17 cm, 21 cm
• UIAA 151 (Ice Screws — International Mountaineering & Climbing Federation Standard) — 13 cm, 17 cm, 21 cm
• 10 cm version: Not certified as PPE (progression/thin-ice aid use only)

Design Features (Measured/Verifiable):

• Drill geometry: 3-tooth (tri-toothed) tip configuration
• Crank: Integrated folding lever (folds flush for racking)
• Hanger type: Compact aluminum, multi-carabiner compatible
• Tube treatment: Weight-reduced treated steel (not stainless or aluminum)
• Thread type: Optimized pitch threads for faster ice engagement and durability
• Protective accessories: Thread and tip protective cap included

Availability (Lengths):

• 4 sizes: 10 cm | 13 cm | 17 cm | 21 cm
• Brand: Petzl (France)
• Product line: Laser Speed (distinct from Laser Speed Light — aluminum tube variant)