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Grivel Tech Machine

Tech Machine w/Ice Vario

Grivel

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Description

Technical ice axe for ice climbing, with interchangeable head and G-bone shaft.

Retail price

US$ 279.99

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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.

 635 g / 22.40 oz­
Length (cm) 49 cm
Head Details No adze or hammer­
2 Screw adjustment
Ice Rating Pick: T / Type 2
Shaft: T / Type 2
Picks Included with the tool:
Ice Vario
Other Picks Available:
Total Ice Vario
Total Dry Vario
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: Adjustable
Materials Pick: Steel
Head: Chromolly Steel
Shaft: G-bone
Grip: Rubber + Nylon
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
 CE, EN, UIAA
Picks it comes with

Ice Vario

Grivel
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Grivel Ice Vario
116 g
US$ 59.99
no ratings
Interchangeable Picks

Total Ice Vario

Grivel
Grivel Total Ice Vario
96 g
US$ 59.99
( 5 avg )

Total Dry Vario

Grivel
Grivel Total Dry Vario
120 g
US$ 59.99
( 3 avg )

Review it

AVG RATING
6
( 6 avg )
Rating
6
( 6 avg )

Hard ice machine

by Benjamin VanderStouw on 03/29/2020
Pros
Good swing
Durable material
Tough pick
Cons
Cuts up gloves on top
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton

Man the Grivel picks are hard as nails. Their alloy is really great and takes a bit of a beating before they need to be resharpened. I've used these tools on vertical ice and alpine routes, they swing well and stick great.

Man the Grivel picks are hard as nails. Their alloy is really great and takes a bit of a beating before they need to be resharpened. I've used these tools on vertical ice and alpine routes, they swing well and stick great.

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