Salewa Alpine-Tec Ice Axe

A lightweight, hybrid ice axe for general to more technical mountaineering.

The Salewa Alpine-Tec Hammer axe is a lightweight, hybrid ice axe for general to more technical mountaineering in steeper environments. As such, it’s ideal for snowy couloirs or steep slopes.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Certifications: CE EN 13089, B, UIAA 152
• Pick type: B (1)
• Shaft type: B (1)

MATERIAL:

• Materials: Carbon steel head, 7075 aluminium shaft, carbide spike

• Extremely comfortable to carry in the hand thanks to ergonomically shaped head
• Sharp and aggressive 3mm blade for reliable penetration in ice and snow
• Good anchoring due to weight concentrated in precision-cast steel head
• Minimalist, ergonomic handrest – adjustable without tools
• Slightly curved upper shaft for clearance and good snow penetration in steeper terrain
• Durable, sharp (replaceable) carbide tip at bottom for better grip when moving on hard snow or ice
• Sharpened adze for effective cutting steps and chopping ledges or nut-shaped hammer for anchoring pitons
• Compatible with SALEWA self-locking handrest and handloop
• Holes for clipping carabiner at head and bottom of shaft base
• Anodised and hardened high-tech aluminium 7075, T6 shaft
• Spare part /accessory: 1094 PICK GUARD, 1753 SPIKE FOR ICE AXE, 1752 HANDREST FOR ICE AXE, 1743 LEASH