Grivel Ice Axe Sizing

Interchangeable blades with vario system.

Grivel ice axe sizing.

Les forges 6 11013 courmayeur ao italy operative office loc. This method can be adjusted a few inches longer or shorter to compensate for personal taste. 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. The ghost is the lightest axe of the grivel collection.

The offset two component handle for maximum comfort. In this method of ice axe sizing you will stand up straight and allow the ice axe to hang from your hand. Curved g bone handle with great perfomance on steep ice and cauliflower. Champagne 19 11020 verrayes ao italy vat number it 00139110076.

Avoid getting an axe longer than 70cm unless you re tall enough to measure out as needing an axe that size. Technical ice axe for ice climbing with interchangeable head. The blade is ergonomic for better comfort while holding it. Light and minimal ice axe for ski touring and light mountaineering with g bone shaft adze version.

When you shop for an ice axe you ll need to know its basic components. Parts of an ice axe. With the flat of the handle resting against your palm the head of the ice axe should reach the middle of your ankle. 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.

The shaft is cut at the end to save weight and is primarily designed for ski mountaineering and light mountaineering. Carbon shaft really ultralight it guarantees an excellent grip precise and stable. Ice axe for mountaineering with a captivating design ultra light and with a carbon fiber handle. Anyway you seem to like short ice axes 2 25 inches of difference to me and i use a 66 cm grivel air tech.

The tech machine is ready to climb on ice. The fact is that an ice axe size depends on the climbers height and the lenght of his her arms. Flame is the ice axe that looks to the future in fact it has an innovative design.