Lightweight ice axe, but with enough weight in the head for good anchoring power Hydroformed handle for good grip at the curve, and a technical design: - the upper part of the shaft is curved to offer good clearance when climbing - the lower part is straighter and guarantees efficient penetration in snow Head and pick in hot-forged steel, ensuring solid anchoring: - thin (3 mm) pick, durable and toothed at the tip, ensuring good anchoring quality in hard snow and ice - pick is thicker in the middle to favor anchoring in soft snow - teeth on upper part of pick strengthen the hold on the ice axe in piolet-rampe mode - durable spike in stainless steel for very good penetration in hard snow and in piolet-canne mode High strength and practical aspects: - very durable steel adze offers a comfortable support surface, and the design of the edges allows stairs to be carved efficiently - tilted adze directs the axe correctly into the snow (piolet-canne usage) - 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 protection Ice axe compatible with LINKIN leash