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Salamandra

Eliteclimb

Rating

My vote: None ( 4.8 avg )
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Description

Made from hybrid carbon and kevlar composite. Salamandra is specialy designed for ice climbing and long mountain routes. Height 50 cm, weight 360-390g depending on blade. Two holes- on top to attach HMS (pick) and on the bottom to attach cord. Salamandra is made according to EN 13089 standard for climbing axes (type 2).

Retail price

US$ 423.20
Price is a static conversion from
€350.00 EUR

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Eliteclimb tools are hand made custom pieces and take about 2 weeks to construct. You can order them from Jarek and his team via email, tel, or contact form, all seen on the Elite Climb website.

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Weight (g / oz)

Weight (g / oz)

In grams and ounces, the weight, as stated by the manufacturer/brand.

The weight is the packaged weight. If there are differences in weight (due to optional accessories) we'll note them here.

 400 g / 14.64 oz

With DT Pick : 380 g / 13.4 oz
With Ice / Mixt Pick : 400 g / 14.11 oz

Length (cm) 50 cm
Head Details No adze or hammer (pair: Salamandra Hammer Salamandra Adze )
2 Screw adjustment
Ice Rating Pick: T / Type 2
Shaft: T / Type 2
Picks Included with the tool:
Ice / Mixt
Other Picks Available:
Adze
DT
Hammer
Pommel & Grip

Pommel & Grip

Upper Pommel

Fixed: An upper pommel that is fixed in place (it cannot move up/down the shaft nor can it be taken off).

Adjustable: An upper pommel that can move up and down the shaft.

Removable & Adjustable: An upper pommel that is completely removable and also adjustable.

Removeable: An upper pommel that is either on or off (it cannot move up/down the shaft).

None: If there is no upper pommel that comes standard (there may or may not be options to buy separately).

Lower Pommel

Fixed: A lower pommel that is fixed in place (the angle cannot be changed nor can it be taken off).

Adjustable: A lower pommel that can change angle or location on the tool.

Removable: When the lower pommel can be removed but not adjusted.

None: If there is no lower pommel that comes standard (there may or may not be options to buy separately).

 Upper Pommel: Fixed
Lower Pommel: Fixed
Grip Size: 1 size fits all (not adjustable)
Materials ­Head: Carbon & Kevlar fibers
Shaft: Carbon & Kevlar fibers
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Certification

Certifications

The main climbing gear certifications are CE and UIAA--and normally the UIAA creates the rules that the CE body also supports. When possible, we try to list all the certifications the product carries.

To sell a climbing product in Europe, the device must be CE certified. There are no official requirements to sell climbing gear in the US. The UIAA certification is a voluntary process.

Learn More

Rock and Ice Certifications Guide
 EN
Ice Pair Reference

Salamandra Hammer

Eliteclimb
RETIRED
Elite Climb Salamandra
460 g
US$ 423.20
no ratings

Salamandra Adze

Eliteclimb
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Elite Climb Salamandra Adze
470 g
US$ 423.20
( 5 avg )
Picks it comes with

Ice / Mixt

Eliteclimb
Elite Climb Ice / Mixt Pick
150 g
US$ 48.81
( 4 avg )
Interchangeable Picks

Adze

Eliteclimb
Elite Climb Adze Pick
205 g
US$ 48.81
no ratings

DT

Eliteclimb
Elite Climb DT Pick
115 g
US$ 48.81
no ratings

Hammer

Eliteclimb
Elite Climb Hammer Pick
195 g
US$ 48.81
no ratings
Ice Tool Acces. Ref

Adze

Eliteclimb
Elite Climb Adze Pick
205 g
US$ 48.81
no ratings

DT

Eliteclimb
Elite Climb DT Pick
115 g
US$ 48.81
no ratings

Hammer

Eliteclimb
Elite Climb Hammer Pick
195 g
US$ 48.81
no ratings

Ice / Mixt

Eliteclimb
Elite Climb Ice / Mixt Pick
150 g
US$ 48.81
( 4 avg )

Review it

AVG RATING
5.04
( 5 avg )
Rating
5.04
( 5 avg )

Superlight tool, one of the best for mountaineering

by anonymous on 09/26/2020
Pros
Weight - depending on picks you can go as light as 365g
Not ideal for hard ice (due to light head) but you can still climb WI5 comfortably
Wide selection of picks
Despite the weight the tool feels really solid
Cons
The bottom of the grip is shaped quite weird. I has to use a file to make it more comfortable for my pinky.
Familiarity
I’ve used it a bunch

Great mountaineering / alpine climbing tool. It's meant for snow, glacial ice and easy water ice and for those applications it's probably the best tool on the market.

It's not a tool for M6 or harder drytooling or hard (WI6/WI7) ice, but for anything where weight and cold temperatures make a difference the full carbon/aramid fiber shaft makes a difference. 

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Gear Junkie Review no rating given just a review

At first, the tools’ lightness made me feel I had to swing harder than usual. But I later realized good sticks came with proper wrist flicking – I had no swing issues afterward. But for pure ice climbing, I believe the added momentum of heavier heads would help bring them around the top of the swing more effectively. For now, Petzl weights will fit, but Elite Climb is working on its own.

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