Petzl GLACIER Ice Axe

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Description

• Lightness and comfort:
  - the upper part of the pick offers excellent grip (comfortable supporting surface)
  - the pick and the shaft are lighter, yet extremely robust
• Very good anchoring qualities in hard snow and ice, thanks to:
  - the profile of the pick, for sure and stable anchoring
  - the toothed steel pick, thinner and durable at the tip (3 mm)
  - the stainless steel spike, for very good penetration in hard snow
• High strength and practical aspects:
  - high-quality steel pick (identical to picks of technical ice axes)
  - very strong steel adze with with an edge designed for efficient cutting of steps 
  - head and spike equipped with holes for clipping a carabiner or attaching a sling
  - high-quality aluminum shaft (7075 aluminum, used in aeronautics), with anodized finish for excellent rust protection
  - handle cut into the shaft provides better grip when used for technical ice climbing