Top rated Ice axes
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1. Petzl Piolet Ride
The Petzl Piolet Ride ice axe in orange is a lightweight aluminum-shaft mountaineering pick for technical ice climbing and alpine tours. With a total length of 45 cm and a weight of just 240 g, this compact model features a hardened steel pick and a blade that offers performance comparable to classic ice climbing tools. The tapered 3 mm pick tip penetrates ice efficiently, while the curved shaft with an ergonomic grip ensures safe handling during technical maneuvers. The compact design with a tapered shaft end allows for secure transport in a backpack and reduces injury risks compared to external attachments. Constructed from durable aluminum and hardened steel components, this unisex tool meets the demands of discerning mountaineers seeking reliable equipment for challenging conditions. The orange color provides high visibility in snowy environments. This successor model to previous Petzl ice axe designs combines refined ergonomics and weight optimization without compromising durability. Suitable for experienced climbers in ice climbing, mixed routes, and alpine expeditions where precise tool placement and reduced fatigue are crucial. The balanced construction enables efficient swinging and placement, while the lightweight profile minimizes overall pack weight during long approaches. Designed for technical performance in cold weather conditions, with materials selected for optimal strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. The integrated design ensures consistent performance across various ice types and climbing situations in mountainous environments.
What our customers think
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- Lightweight and easy to stow away
- Cheaper than a Petzl Gully
2. Petzl Summit
The Summit ice axe, designed for classic mountaineering, offers an excellent price-performance ratio. The head and tip of the lightweight axe ensure good placement, while the curved shaft provides the necessary clearance for use in steep and icy terrain. It can be used as a trekking axe, a handrail axe, or as a pull axe in short steep passages. Length: 52 cm.
3. Petzl Sum Tec
The Sum Tec ice tool from Petzl is your perfect companion for high-altitude climbs or ski mountaineering. The product is made in Europe. The pick of the ice axe is made of steel, and the ice tool features an aluminum shaft.
4. Petzl Sum Tec
The Sum'Tec ice axe is a true all-rounder: it adapts to all types of climbs, from classic to technical mountaineering. Thanks to its modular design, it can be optimized according to specific requirements. The tool-free adjustable trigger rest and compatibility with most Petzl accessories (Pur'Ice and Dry picks, Masselotte weights, etc.) ensure the necessary efficiency in challenging sections.
5. Grivel The Machine 3.0 Ice Tool
The Grivel The Machine 3.0 is an ice axe that truly lives up to its name. It represents a completely new generation for technical climbing. For the first time in the history of ice climbing, Grivel presents a shaft and head (for securing the pick) made entirely from a single piece of warm-forged steel. An incredible masterpiece that embodies all the experience in steel forging since 1818 purely from a technical perspective.
Details:
- Replaceable picks that taper to 3 mm at the tip
- Hard 4.2 mm mixed pick
- Shaft length: 48 cm
- Weight: 650 g
- Features a non-slip grip area
- Category: Ice climbing
- Type: T
- Material of pick, shovel, tip: Stainless steel.
6. YY Vertical La Baguette
La Baguette is an innovative and ultra-lightweight wooden hangboard specifically designed for climbers who value flexibility and mobility. Weighing only 380 g, it is ideal for training and warming up both indoors and outdoors. The construction from recycled rubber wood provides a pleasant soft-touch surface that appeals to both beginners and experienced climbers. La Baguette offers two incline modes and six different grip types, which can be easily identified by precise engravings. This versatility allows for targeted exercises to strengthen finger and forearm muscles, reducing the risk of injury while climbing. Its compact dimensions of 47 cm x 4 cm x 4 cm make it easy to take the hangboard anywhere and train at any time.
- Ultra-lightweight design at just 380 g for easy mobility
- Two incline modes for versatile training options
- Six different grip types for targeted muscle strengthening
- Made from recycled rubber wood for eco-friendly training.
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