PETZL Summit Mountaineering Axe

PETZL Summit Mountaineering Axe

Features/Benefits:

• The curved shaft provides the necessary clearance on steep or icy terrain
• The light, forged steel head attached to the shaft ensures maximum efficiency
• Hot forged chromoly steel head is curved to offer a comfortable, powerful grip
• Shaft is made of ultra-light aluminum with a textured rubber coating for a solid grip and great thermal insulation
• Curved upper shaft allows good clearance during climbing, while the straighter lower part guarantees efficient penetration in snow
• The pick is thin (3.5 mm) at the tip to ensure solid purchase in ice, and wide in the middle (8 mm) for soft snow
• Teeth are positioned and tapered to optimize holding power while descending (piolet rampe usage)
• 52 cm: 495 g (17.5 oz.)
• 59 cm: 535 g (18.9 oz.)
• 66 cm: 570 g (20.1 oz.)