Ride
Description
Compact, ultra-light ice axe for ski touring and free riding.
Ultra-light and very compact, the RIDE ice axe goes everywhere with you for ski touring or glacier travel, without weighing you down. Solid placements thanks to the all-steel head, a pick tapered to 3 mm and a bent shaft.
Highly technical:
- ice axe with steel head offering the same performance as a classic ice axe
- pick tapered to 3 mm at the end for good penetration in ice
- curved shaft and machined grip for good handling
Compact: with only 45 cm and a beveled spike, the axe can be stowed inside the pack:
- reduces the risk of injury when the axe is attached to the outside of the pack
- can be stowed inside the pack for more discretion and without risk of damaging the pack
Compact, ultra-light ice axe for ski touring and free riding.
Ultra-light and very compact, the RIDE ice axe goes everywhere with you for ski touring or glacier travel, without weighing you down. Solid placements thanks to the all-steel head, a pick tapered to 3 mm and a bent shaft.
Highly technical:
- ice axe with steel head offering the same performance as a classic ice axe
- pick tapered to 3 mm at the end for good penetration in ice
- curved shaft and machined...
Retail price
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Weight (g / oz)![]() ![]() | 250 g / 8.82 oz 45 cm: 250 g / 8.82 oz |
Best Use![]() ![]() |
Ultralight Mountaineering |
Length Options (cm)![]() ![]() |
45 cm |
Head Details![]() ![]() | Adze |
Ice Rating![]() ![]() | Pick: B / Type 1 Shaft: B / Type 1 |
Materials![]() ![]() | Pick: Steel Head: Steel Shaft: Aluminum 7075 |
Certification![]() ![]() |
CE, UIAA |
Warranty![]() ![]() |
3 years against manufacturer defects |

We like several of the different ultralight options for specific applications, but if we could only have one weight-conscious model, the Petzl Ride would be it. It's very nearly the lightest in the fleet, and still offers the highest across the board performance of any sub-12 ounce model we tested. It features the best combination of steep snow climbing performance, ability to self-arrest, and weight of any model. We could even pound the occasional snow-picket with it and would easily consider using it for basic glacier climbs, which is something that our testing team wouldn't consider doing with the majority of other ultralight axes.
Field of application, inspection and additional information with instructional pictures.
Field of application, inspection and additional information with instructional pictures.
Describes with words and helpful photos, how to protect your ice tool and ice axe.
A checklist helping you monitor your ice tool and ice axe health, helping to know when to retire your ice tool and ice axe.
Helpful instruction for inspecting Petzl ice tool and ice axe.