Not bad. Needs a sliding handrest
by anonymous on 03/14/2022Pros
Incredibly light
Cons
The handrest is bad
Familiarity
I’ve used it a few of times
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Description
The lightest ice axe in its class is the best option for ski touring, free ride and any mountaineering activity where the weight plays a key role. TITANIUM adze and tip in combination with CARBON-FIBER shaft ensure strong durability and light weight at the same time. Carbon-fiber shaft with unique geometry makes chopping footsteps an easy task. The shaft and steel pick satisfy EN Type B requirements.
Weight (g / oz) | 188 g / 6.63 oz 50 cm: 188 g / 6.6 oz |
| Best Use |
Ultralight Mountaineering |
| Length Options (cm) |
50 cm, 60 cm |
| Head Details | Adze |
| Ice Rating | Pick: B / Type 1 Shaft: B / Type 1 |
| Materials | Pick: Steel Alloy Shaft: Carbon-Fiber |
| Certification |
EN |
| Warranty |
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Not just light weight also nicely engineered with eye for details
by anonymous on 05/5/2018Pros
190 G makes it the super light weight in its B rated class.
The carbon fiber gives isolation for your hands since it doesn't conduct the cold like a alloy would.
The adze and spike are made out of titanium so no need to sharpen these for a long time
The pick is Carbon steel that makes it easy sharpen when needed.
Cons
The adze and spike are titanium so very hard to sharpen.
Carbon fiber is know to be fragile so I keep begin afraid to damage the tool.
Familiarity
I’ve used it a bunch
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