Useful item, a bit expensive.

Posted by Peter on 24th Nov 2010

Deadmen and snow pickets are likely to be the only protection you'll get on steep snow slopes and in the UK it's rare to find snow which takes a picket well.

As such, a deadman is essential if you want to protect a snow climb. They can be pretty effective too (not that I've fallen on one!) but you need to practice a bit to find how best to place them.

The DMM deadman is well made. It's a good size, providing enough holding power without being too big to carry. It's pretty durable and will last a long time, even with repeated use.

However, the price is pretty high for such a simple item.