With an ergonomic shape for comfort and lightweight design, the Alpine-X Ice Axe from Salewa is perfect for general mountaineering. The strong aggressive steel blade offers improved penetration in steep terrains and the sharpened shovel is extremely effective for cutting steps and chopping ledges.
- Extremely comfortable to carry in the hand thanks to ergonomically shaped head
- Aggressive 3 mm blade designed for reliable penetration in ice and snow
- Good anchoring due to weight concentrated in precision-cast steel head
- Straight shaft for good snow penetration and reliable belay construction (deadman)
- Sharp (replaceable) carbide tip at bottom for better grip when moving on hard snow or ice
- Sharpened adze for effective cutting steps and chopping ledges
- Compatible with SALEWA self-locking handrest and handloop
- Holes for clipping carabiner at head and bottom of shaft base
- Anodised and hardened high-tech aluminium 7075, T6 shaft
- Spare part /accessory: 1094 PICK GUARD, 1753 SPIKE FOR ICE AXE, 1752 HANDREST FOR ICE AXE, 1743 LEASH
- Certifications: CE EN 13089, B, UIAA 152
- Length: 53 (53 cm) / 65 (65 g)
- Weight: 53 (350 g) / 65 (375 g)
- Materials Description: Carbon steel head, 7075 aluminium shaft, carbide spike