Salewa Alpine-X Ice Axe, Night/Black Snow / Ice

A lightweight, hybrid ice axe for general mountaineering. Its ergonomic shape makes it especially comfortable to carry in the hand when used for support on ascents and descents. Its strong, aggressive steel blade gives improved penetration in steep alpine couloirs or for glacier work. With a sharpened shovel for effective cutting steps and chopping ledges and straight shaft for smooth plunging and secure belay construction.

EATURES:
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

Materials Description: Carbon steel head, 7075 aluminium shaft, carbide spike

Certifications: CE EN 13089, B, UIAA 152
Length: 53 cm 350 g
65 cm 375 g