Petzl Glacier Axe
Petzl Glacier Axe, The Petzl Glacier Axe is a lightweight axe for exploring glaciers. Ice is pretty slippery and dangerous, so be sure to not only bring your axe, but know how to use it. The aluminum shaft drops weight while the ridged handle helps with grip. The pick and spike Are steel for solid anchoring in hard ice and Snow. Final SALE: For safety reasons, we cannot accept returns on load-bearing Climbing equipment. Sorry for being so mean. Features of the Petzl Glacier Axe The Upper part of the pick offers excellent grip (comfortable supporting surface) The pick and the shaft Are lighter, yet extremely robust Very good anchoring qualities in hard Snow and ice The profile of the pick, for sure and stable anchoring The toothed steel pick, thinner and durable at the tip (3 mm) The stainless steel spike, for very good penetration in hard Snow High strength and practical aspects High-quality steel pick (identical to picks of Technical ice axes) Very strong steel adze with an edge designed for efficient cutting of steps Head and spike equipped with holes for clipping a carabiner or attaching a sling High-quality aluminum shaft (7075 aluminum, used in aeronautics), with anodized finish for excellent rust protection Handle cut into the shaft provides better grip when used for Technical ice Climbing