What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I took the G1+ SA on a glacier traverse in the North Cascades and the slightly curved shaft made every self-arrest feel controlled and deliberate rather than frantic. The ergonomic head shape is a small thing until you have been walking for six hours and your hand needs somewhere comfortable to rest. This is a straightforward, confidence-inspiring tool for anyone moving through serious mountain terrain."Glacier travel and alpine mountaineering ask a lot of your ice axe, and the Grivel G1+ SA Ice Axe is the kind of tool that answers without hesitation. The slightly curved shaft is purpose-built to make self-arrests more reliable, giving you a more natural angle of engagement when the moment calls for it. The ergonomic head shape doubles as a comfortable hand rest during long glacier crossings, because Grivel understands that comfort and control are not mutually exclusive on a full mountain day. The Cro-Moly steel construction brings serious durability to a tool that weighs in at just 1lb, and the rubberized lower shaft adds grip and warmth when the terrain steepens and gloves are the only thing between you and the cold. A leash is included so you are ready to move from the moment it arrives, and a lifetime warranty backs the whole package. The G1+ SA comes in 58cm, 66cm, and 74cm lengths so you can match the axe to your height and the terrain you are headed into.