mountaineering, high-altitude adventure and glacier crossing Stainless steel head and spike: high-strength and corrosion-resistant Curved pick make it easier to penetrate the ice or snow and provides better braking capacity Ergonomic head provides a secure fit and provides comfortable grip Hole at the head for easy attachment of carabiners High strength 7050-T651 aluminum alloy shaft with a surface treated with anodic oxidation and sandblasting technology. These technologies making it more durable and lighter than shafts with a surface treated with spray coating technology. Head, spike and shaft are connected with special technology to enhance strength(up to 10 kN) Certifications: CE1015 EN13089:201