Lightest Ice Axe In The World

No model is as much of a blend between a traditional ice axe and an ice tool than the petzl sum tec and that s a good thing.

Lightest ice axe in the world.

However the corsa is not recommended for ice. Low weight is certainly why you buy this ice axe. The clean design provides amazing performance especially considering how little it weighs. The sum tec is the brainchild of the late ueli steck along.

The number of different modular headed ice axes has increased in the past few years and manufacturers are responding to this rapidly growing hybrid category. The 7075 t6 aluminum alloy head and shaft meet all ce and uiaa requirements for strength and durability. Quite possibly the lightest ice axe in the world c a m p. Usa corsa excels at mountaineering adventure racing and low angle glacier travel.

Despite its lightweight it is a fully functional uiaa certified b ice ax capable of being used for self rescue glissading and strong enough to be used as a belay anchor. The camp usa corsa ice axe is quite possibly the lightest weight ice ax in the world weighing just 8 8 oz 250 grams in a size 60 cm length. The lightest ice axe in the world. Perfect for glacier travel ski mountaineering and adventure racing.

The ice rock idol boasts an unbelievable total weight of 188 grams which is lighter than even the lightest mountaineering axes which usually total more than 300 grams.