Petzl Summit Ice Axe -
The Summit Ice Axe by Petzl is designed for the modern practice of classic mountaineering. A result of the expertise acquired over many years, this product applies a new technical approach to this category of ice axes. The curved shaft provides the necessary clearance on steep or icy terrain. The light, forged steel head attached to the shaft ensures maximum efficiency.
Insulation:
- Shaft is made of ultra-light aluminum with a textured rubber coating for a solid grip and great thermal insulation
Sizing:
- Available in three lengths
Weather and Wind:
- Curved upper shaft allows good clearance during climbing, while the straighter lower part guarantees efficient penetration in snow
- The pick is thin (3.5 mm) at the tip to ensure solid purchase in ice, and wide in the middle (8 mm) for soft snow
- Tilted adze directs the axe correctly into the snow (piolet-canne usage)
Traction and Grip:
- Hot forged chromoly steel head is curved to offer a comfortable, powerful grip
- Stainless steel spike ensures excellent grip on rock
- Ergonomically shaped spike is adapted to the shape of the palm and designed to avoid damaging the bottom of the grip
Upper:
- The pick's curve and upper teeth increase the axe's holding power in piolet rampe usage
Features:
- The light, forged steel head attached to the shaft ensures maximum efficiency
- The curved shaft provides the necessary clearance on steep or icy terrain
- Head and spike are equipped with wide, oval holes for easily clipping a carabiner
- Teeth are positioned and tapered to optimize holding power while descending (piolet rampe usage)
- 3-year guarantee
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Dig in! You still have a lot of mountain to climb. With its technical approach to the practice of classic mountaineering the Petzl Summit Ice Axe combines a lightweight head forged of steel and a curved shaft made of ultra-light aluminum for superb weight efficiancy durability. The SUMMIT is designed for the modern practice of classic mountaineering.
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Make it to the top with the ergonomically designed Summit Ice Axe from Petzl that gives you superior grip and thermal insulation with a durable rubber coating on its lightweight aluminum shaft. Get good clearance as you swing with the curved upper portion of the shaft while the straight lower portion affords you efficient penetration in ice and snow. When you're descending, the tapered, carefully positioned teeth ensure enhanced holding power.
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With its curved shaft and lightweight head, the Summit applies a new technical approach to mountaineering axes.SunnySports
The SUMMIT is designed for the modern practice of classic mountaineering. A result of the expertise acquired over many years. The curved shaft provides the necessary clearance on steep or icy terrain. The light, forged steel head attached to the shaft ensures maximum efficiency.
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Average Price History:
| 52 cm: | 495 g (17.5 oz.) |
|---|---|
| 59 cm: | 535 g (18.9 oz.) |
| 66 cm: | 570 g (20.1 oz.) |
| Available in three lengths: | 52 cm, 59 cm, 66 cm |
| Best Use: | Classic Mountaineering |
| Case Quantity: | 5 |
| Certification(s): | CE EN 13089, UIAA |
| Country of Origin: | France |
| Ems_sale: | Yes |
| Head Material: | Steel |
| Head Style: | Adze |
| Interchangeable Heads: | no |
| Leash Included: | no |
| Length of Shaft: | 66 cm |
| Pick Type: | B |
| Shaft Material: | Aluminum |
| Shaft Rating: | B Rated |
| Shaft Type: | B |
| Three sizes: | 52 cm / 59 cm / 66 cm |
| Weight: | 1 lb 4 oz |
| Weight [with packaging]: | 52 cm: 1.2 lb, 59 cm: 1.35 lb, 66 cm: 1.4 lb |
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Petzl Summit Ice Axe Reviews:
Reviews:
Great for Alpine Slogs
This is really the only ice axe I have used, so I can't compare it, but I was happy with it. It's not a walking stick, even at the largest size, you would have to be pretty short to use it as such. It really excels on steep snow slopes. I struggled up a 60 degree snow field with this guy and snow shoes. It was scary, but the ice axe performed admirably. The rubber is easy to grip and swing from below with large mittens. The head is also natural to hold in self arrest position. The top clip point can be a little finnicky if you want to get a carabiner in there. If you plan to use it as an anchor, maybe tie some cord onto it.
Comes in handy if an avid mountaineer.
I bought this axe for mountaineering in the White Mountains in NH. Have been using it every weekend for one winter season so far. Light weight and the coating on the shaft definitely makes it easier to handle. Extremely durable for what I have put it through. Price seems on the high end when compared to other mountaineering axes but will definitely get your money's worth if constantly using it.
Great Axe
Just like Petzl describes, this axe is clearly the product of the collaboration of experienced mountaineers. Everything seems to be improved in just the way you want it to be. The innovative new design is practical for any application.
New Standard Set
Feels and functions as engineered.
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