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Blue Ice Akila Hammer Ice Axe
  • Blue Ice Akila Hammer Ice Axe
  • Blue Ice Akila Hammer Ice Axe
  • Blue Ice Akila Hammer Ice Axe
  • Blue Ice Akila Hammer Ice Axe
  • Blue Ice Akila Hammer Ice Axe

Akila Hammer

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Description

The Akila is the first B/Type 1 ice axe to achieve such high level of technicality in the ultralight category. The shape of its chromoly steel ergonomic head is studied for optimal anchoring regardless of the surface to forge ahead.

Its casted hammer offers a fitting surface to hit pitons in all terrains. The Akila is short enough, light and compact to be easily stored inside a backpack.

It is the ideal tool for climbers/skiers who want to climb faster and lighter with a very technical and robust ice axe.

  •  Dual-textured grip
  • Pick, adze and spike protectors included
  • Designed & assembled in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
  • Ideal for Mountaineering, Ski touring, High-Alpine Skiing

The Akila is the first B/Type 1 ice axe to achieve such high level of technicality in the ultralight category. The shape of its chromoly steel ergonomic head is studied for optimal anchoring regardless of the surface to forge ahead.

Its casted hammer offers a fitting surface to hit pitons in all terrains. The Akila is short enough, light and compact to be easily stored inside a backpack.

It is the ideal tool for climbers/skiers who want to climb faster and lighter with a very... 

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Retail price

US$ 169.95

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Weight (g / oz) 345 g / 12.16 oz

49 cm: 345 g / 12.16 oz
(We have converted the grams to ounces)

Best Use Ultralight Mountaineering
Length Options (cm) 49 cm
Head Details Hammer
Pair axe: Akila Adze
Ice Rating Pick: 
Shaft: B / Type 1
Materials ­Head: Chromoly steel
Shaft: Aircraft grade anodized, sandblasted aluminum
Grip: Dual-textured grip
Certification CE, EN
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Alpinist Gear Review rating 5/5

As far as negatives, I can't really find any, which is an uncommon experience for me with my practiced critical mind. I could say that one downside is that the Akilas have fixed picks and can't be replaced should the picks become dull. But doing laps in the Ouray Ice Park are not what these axes are made for, nor should they be grinding on rock very often because of their Type 1 rating. Used as designed, the picks should last decades. So yeah, I'm at a loss. Blue Ice has created a quality set of alpine axes with the Akila Hammer and Adze. As spring comes, I am looking forward to some fun ski mountaineering ventures here in the Colorado backcountry. I won't hesitate to reach for the Akilas over the other options in my closet.

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