North Machine Carbon
Description
Multi-purpose technical ice ax, suitable for the most demanding alpinists.
The North Machine is a technical ice axe designed for high-level mountaineering, north faces and ice climbing. Very versatile, it will follow the most demanding alpinist in his/her adventures. The Vario system allows the choice of various blades and various accessories, suitable for every need. Carbon composite (aluminum + carbon) shaft to save weight, and G bone shape with lateral grooves to allow greater strength and rigidity with a lower thickness. It has an ergonomic handle and its shape helps protect your fingers. Widia tip
Retail price
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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. | 495 g / 17.50 oz |
| Length (cm) | 47 cm |
| Head Details | No adze or hammer (pair: North Machine Carbon Hammer
North Machine Carbon Adze
) 2 Screw adjustment |
| Ice Rating | Pick: T / Type 2 Shaft: T / Type 2 |
| Picks | Included with the tool: Total Ice Vario Other Picks Available: Ice Vario Total Dry Vario |
Pommel & GripPommel & GripUpper PommelFixed: 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 PommelFixed: 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: None Lower Pommel: Fixed Grip Size: 1 size fits all (not adjustable) |
| Materials | Pick: Steel Head: Aerospace Composite Shaft: Carbon Composite |
CertificationCertificationsThe 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 MoreRock and Ice Certifications Guide |
CE, EN, UIAA |
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In my five years of ice climbing I have climbed with my own first set of straight shaft tools, borrowed friends new state of the art tools, and demoed a handful of different brands and styles. When I got the Carbon North Machines for an upcoming ice climbing trip to Norway I assumed that they would be good tools and left it at that. Upon my first time swinging them, however, my opinion quickly changed. They genuinely made ice climbing easier by making solid placements with ease on the first set.
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