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Edelrid Attila Tec Ice Axe
  • Edelrid Attila Tec Ice Axe
  • Edelrid Attila Tec Ice Axe
  • Edelrid Attila Tec Ice Axe Head
  • Edelrid Attila Tec Ice Axe Bottom

ATTILA TEC

Rating

My vote: None ( 3 avg )

Description

Combining the advantages of a classic guides’ ice tool with a more technical design for steep ice. The foldout hand rest is ideal for more technical passages or leashless climbing.

  • Slightly curved aluminum shaft and hardened steel pick make light work of steep, alpine terrain
  • Ergonomically-shaped thermoplastic grip stops your hands freezing when plunging on the uphill
  • Patented, fold out hand rest (no tools required)
  • Hardened steel spike with opening to accommodate a carabiner
  • Centroid marking for T-anchor buildup
  • Grip tape supplied
  • Accelerator can be fitted to improve penetration in hard ice

Combining the advantages of a classic guides’ ice tool with a more technical design for steep ice. The foldout hand rest is ideal for more technical passages or leashless climbing.

  • Slightly curved aluminum shaft and hardened steel pick make light work of steep, alpine terrain
  • Ergonomically-shaped thermoplastic grip stops your hands freezing when plunging on the uphill
  • Patented, fold out hand rest (no tools required)
  • Hardened steel spike with opening to... 
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Retail price

US$ 159.95
Weight (g / oz) 550 g / 19.40 oz

55 cm: 550 g / 19.4 oz
(We have converted the grams to ounces)

Best Use Technical Mountaineering
Length Options (cm) 55 cm
Head Details Adze­
Ice Rating Pick: T / Type 2
Shaft: T / Type 2
Materials Pick: Hardened Steel
­Shaft: Aluminum
Grip: Thermoplastic
Certification EN
Warranty ­
AVG RATING
3
( 3 avg )
Rating
3
( 3 avg )

Good idea, but poor implementation

Familiarity
I’ve used it a bunch
UK Climbing Gear Review no rating given just a review

With the Attila Tec, Edelrid have tried to create a hybrid between a climbing and a mountaineering axe. Off the shelf they appear to have largely succeeded, though the adze needs to be bigger. Problems arise in use, however, when the weakness of the non-replaceable plastic components is soon evident. It would be disappointing if you'd purchased this axe for these unique selling points, only for them to break at the first sign of rough use. Mountaineering axes need to be strong enough to take some knocks - that's the nature of the job! Thankfully these are 'nice to haves' rather than essential safety components, and the axe is still functional without its plastic trigger and head grip.

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