Grivel Ice Axe Sizing

The fact is that an ice axe size depends on the climbers height and the lenght of his her arms.

Grivel ice axe sizing. Carbon shaft really ultralight it guarantees an excellent grip precise and stable. The shaft is cut at the end to save weight and is primarily designed for ski mountaineering and light mountaineering. A longer axe though can be unwieldy to use during self arrest because the spike can catch in the snow and send you and your axe flying. Light and minimal ice axe for ski touring and light mountaineering with g bone shaft adze version.

Features of the grivel machine 3 0 ice axe built for durability in the mountains thanks to its hot forged one piece aluminum shaft and head strong during the hardest moves unruly and precision placements can be aided by the thumb guide on the back of the handle shake out when pumped or choke up to get an extended reach cyclops eye on the head of the axe allows for easy racking on ice clippers. This method can be adjusted a few inches longer or shorter to compensate for personal taste. The air tech racing ice axe weighs only 14 1 ounces and is still durable enough to take the abuse that alpine climbing and mountaineering dishes out. The offset two component handle for maximum comfort.

Steel blade with aluminum alloy adze and widia tip. Ice axe for mountaineering with a captivating design ultra light and with a carbon fiber handle. Curved g bone handle with great perfomance on steep ice and cauliflower. Avoid getting an axe longer than 70cm unless you re tall enough to measure out as needing an axe that size.

With the flat of the handle resting against your palm the head of the ice axe should reach the middle of your ankle. The tech machine is ready to climb on ice. The ghost is the lightest axe of the grivel collection. The blade is ergonomic for better comfort while holding it.

Anyway you seem to like short ice axes 2 25 inches of difference to me and i use a 66 cm grivel air tech. Flame is the ice axe that looks to the future in fact it has an innovative design. When you shop for an ice axe you ll need to know its basic components. Technical ice axe for ice climbing with interchangeable head.

The grivel air tech racing sa ice axe is ideal for mountaineers searching for the lightest possible tool that doesn t sacrifice the strength and durability of a genuine hot forged steel head. Interchangeable blades with vario system. Champagne 19 11020 verrayes ao italy vat number it 00139110076.