Petzl

Glacier

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  • Regular price $99.95
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The Petzl Glacier Ice axe is ideal for the all around mountaineer. Built light, but with performance in mind, the Glacier utilizes a high quality steel pick and spike, providing great anchoring qualities in hard snow and icy terrain. The anodized aluminum shaft features a machined handle to provide better grip without extra weight.

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

Specifications

  • Pick type: 1
  • Shaft type: 1
  • Certification(s): CE, UIAA
  • Ice axe sold with LINKIN leash
  • Material(s): heat-treated steel, aluminum 7075

References

References U01B 060 U01B 068 U01B 075
Length 60 cm 68 cm 75 cm
Weight 350 g 370 g 390 g