Lightest Ice Axe In The World

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.

Lightest ice axe in the world.

The clean design provides amazing performance especially considering how little it weighs. At 7 4 ounces it is the lightest cen b rated ice axe on the market and excels at applications where every ounce matters and the terrain and conditions you expect to encounter aren t too burly. Perfect for glacier travel ski mountaineering and adventure racing. 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.

Low weight is certainly why you buy this ice axe. Here the corsa is used on the haute route a 7 day ski traverse across the heart of the alps. 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. The sum tec is the brainchild of the late ueli steck along.

However the corsa is not recommended for ice. 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. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed.

The 7075 t6 aluminum alloy head and shaft meet all ce and uiaa requirements for strength and durability.