What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying: "The DMM Cortex/Apex Dry Pick is perfect for technical dry tooling. It's built tough, with a 3. 9mm thickness for maximum durability on rock, and the hooked tip gives me solid placements on tiny edges. The washer-free modular design is easy to attach, and the chicken head helps with extra stability on stein pulls or inverted placements."The DMM Cortex/Apex Dry Pick is engineered for the demands of aggressive dry tooling. Made for compatibility with the DMM Cortex and 2024 red Apex ice tools, this T-rated pick is crafted from 3. 9mm thick steel for exceptional strength and stability on challenging mixed and dry routes. The hooked tip provides secure placements on small edges, while the chamfered tip enhances penetration in icy sections. The modular, washer-free design ensures a precise connection to hammer and adze attachments, allowing climbers to seamlessly adapt to varied terrain with confidence and control.