The Equipment Shop at the American Alpine Institute

The Whippet is an indispensable self-arrest tool to keep slips from turning into slides-for-life. A 4130 chrome moly pick/canard wing is integrated into the dual-density grip. FlickLock adjustability and a BD ¾ Basket round out this backcountry performer. For weight savings, an optional nylon adapter connects the Whippet’s aluminum upper shaft with our 11-mm carbon fiber FlickLock lower.