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.
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However a super lightweight piece of gear is not suitable for alpine or mountaineering routes.
Weight matters in climbing and mountaineering with any piece of gear and this remains no less true with ice axes.
350 grams is usually the max weight.
Camp ice axe head protector.
The lightest axes available used most for ski mountaineering adventure racing and other go light ascents.
Weighing in at only 11 2 oz and coming in a single size of 50 cm this tool is lightweight and compact fitting easily into your pack.
In axes for ice climbing the adze is often replaced with a hammer carabiner hole.
Classic mountaineering ice axes.
It features an aluminum shaft and an aluminum head.
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Performance ice axes with forged head and excellent anchoring qualities adapted to the multitude of configurations of alpine terrain.
Lightweight performance ice axes that provide a comfortable grip and good anchoring qualities.
This hole in the head of an ice axe is used to affix an ice axe leash or sometimes to clip a carabiner and some leashes attach via a carabiner.
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Usa corsa excels at mountaineering adventure racing and low angle glacier travel.
Petzl glacier lightweight performance ice axe for glacier travel.
The camp corsa is a super lightweight ice axe it weighs merely 7 ounces.
The decreased weight means they are axes are built for snow missions not ice.
The shaft is optionally equipped with a sliding leash which allows you to secure the ice axe to your wrist or climbing harness.
Nor do you need to carry a super burly cen t rated model with a modular head if you are planning for walk up style moderate glacier routes.
Almost all shafts are made of aluminum now because it s lightweight and strong.
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Versatile models for intermediate climbing on varied terrain.
If you are looking for a super light ice axe for your long adventure where you cannot overpack then the petzl glacier literide is a tool you want to try.
However if you want the lightest option for self arrest in moderately steep terrain combined with snow anchor options and securing a traverse the camp usa corsa is the best lightweight ice axe.
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At the bottom of the shaft there is also a spike for penetrating ice and snow while.