Lightest Ice Axe In The World

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.

Lightest ice axe in the world.

The lightest ice axe in the world. Here the corsa is used on the haute route a 7 day ski traverse across the heart of the alps. 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. However the corsa is not recommended for ice.

The sum tec is the brainchild of the late ueli steck along. 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. 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. Usa corsa excels at mountaineering adventure racing and low angle glacier travel.

The 7075 t6 aluminum alloy head and shaft meet all ce and uiaa requirements for strength and durability. 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 clean design provides amazing performance especially considering how little it weighs. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed.

Perfect for glacier travel ski mountaineering and adventure racing.