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5/5(3)Black Diamond Venom LT Tech Green pick
€106.99
€119.99
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Blue Ice Blackbird Ice Axe Black
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4.9/5(23)Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe Grey
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4.7/5(18)Black Diamond Raven With Grip Grey
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4.8/5(23)Black Diamond Orange ice axe blade guard
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4.8/5(12)Black Diamond Slinger Leash
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4.8/5(13)Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe Grey
€85.99
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4.8/5(4)Black Diamond Slider Leash Wrist Strap
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Blue Ice
Blue Ice Akila Hammer Red ice axe
€119.99
€150.00
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Petzl
Petzl Gully Hammer axe
€124.99
€132.99
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Petzl Summit ice axe
€116.99
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Blue Ice
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5/5(1)Blue Ice Ice axe blade guard Blue
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€9.00
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Blue Ice
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5/5(1)Blue Ice Bluebird Blue ice axe
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Blue Ice
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5/5(1)Blue Ice Ice Axe Tip Protector
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Black Diamond Viper Hammer Ice Axe
€191.99
€243.99
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Black Diamond
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4/5(2)Black Diamond Cobra/Viper Android strap
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The Anatomy and Characteristics of Mountaineering Ice Axes
High altitude equipment requires meticulous attention, and the choice of mountaineering ice axes remains one of the most determining steps for safety. A traditional ice axe consists of several essential components: the head, the blade, the adze or hammer, the shaft and the spike. Each part plays a crucial role when progressing on glaciers or snowy slopes. Current models, increasingly lighter, incorporate aerospace-quality materials, allowing the combination of resistance and lightness. The CE EN 13089 standard notably distinguishes type 1, often designated as basic equipment for snow and ice. Robust design and well-conceived geometry ensure better placements, efficient step-cutting and solid anchoring in case of self-arrest during an unexpected slip on a steep slope.
The Importance of the Head and Blade on Ice Axes for Ice and Snow
The effectiveness of mountaineering ice axes depends greatly on the design of their head and blade. Heads forged or cast in monoblock stainless steel offer unparalleled precision and durability against the rigors of high altitude mountaineering. A curved, tapered blade, sometimes refined to 3 mm at the tip, guarantees optimal penetration into hard ice while facilitating extraction. The presence of an adze or hammer, even in minimal size, proves essential for cleaning iced holds or re-tapping a piton during more technical passages. Some anchoring models even allow the addition of optional weight to the head to improve striking quality in very cold ice. Modern designs often feature an integrated slot or large carabiner hole to facilitate the integration of a leash or equipment organization at various anchor points.
Shafts and Ergonomics of Ski Mountaineering and High Mountain Ice Axes
The evolution of shafts has profoundly transformed the handling of mountaineering ice axes. A straight or slightly curved shaft, often designed in ultralight 7075 aluminum with a trapezoidal cross-section, offers optimized grip and increased comfort during long approach marches. The unique curve provides better hand clearance on steep terrain without compromising the ice axe-cane function on flat sections. Bi-density molded grips equip the lower portion of certain shafts to guarantee perfect adhesion, even when using thick gloves. Furthermore, tool-free adjustable support systems on the shaft, such as positioning stops, allow instant adjustment of finger or hand position in traction mode. The minimalist lower spike, often forged in carbon steel, is designed to ensure excellent stability in cane mode, while presenting a beveled profile that avoids damaging technical fabrics when storing in a backpack.
Essential Ice Axe Brands: Black Diamond, Petzl, Blue Ice and CAMP
The mountaineering ice axe market is driven by historical manufacturers whose expertise in alpine environments is well-established. Black Diamond offers redesigned and lightened traditional models, often equipped with a high-precision cast stainless steel striking head and updated leashes for maximum versatility on hard snow. Petzl distinguishes itself through great technical sophistication with ultralight models of remarkable compactness, sometimes measuring only 45 cm, integrating quick-support adjustment systems perfectly adapted to ski mountaineering and steep technical progression. Blue Ice brings an extremely minimalist and refined vision, designing tools for alpinists seeking strict weight optimization without making any compromise on structural soundness. CAMP also excels in this demanding segment by cleverly combining ultralight aluminum shafts with hardened steel heads, thus offering ice axes capable of easily transitioning from classical alpinism to steep slopes thanks to conical profiles guaranteeing optimal penetration.
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