The Petzl Summit Ice Axe is a lightweight tool designed for classic mountaineering and glacier hiking, offering an excellent balance between price and performance. Its ergonomic design ensures effective use in various climbing techniques, including piolet-canne, piolet-rampe, and piolet-traction modes.
- Lightweight Design: Provides sufficient weight in the head for reliable anchoring while maintaining overall lightness.
- Ergonomic Shaft:
- Curved upper part for optimal clearance during climbing.
- Straight lower part for efficient snow penetration.
- Hot-Forged Steel Pick and Adze:
- 3 mm thin pick with a toothed tip for solid anchoring in hard snow and ice.
- Thicker middle section of the pick enhances anchoring in soft snow.
- Teeth on the upper part of the pick improve hold in piolet-rampe mode.
- Durable stainless steel spike ensures excellent penetration in hard snow and during piolet-canne usage.
- High-Strength Aluminum Shaft:
- Made from 7075 aluminum, commonly used in aeronautics, with an anodized finish for enhanced protection.
- Handle machined into the adze for improved grip.
- Durable Steel Adze:
- Offers a comfortable support surface.
- Edge design allows efficient step cutting.
- Tilted adze directs the axe correctly into the snow during piolet-canne usage.
- Carabiner or Sling Attachment: Head and spike equipped with holes for clipping a carabiner or attaching a sling.
- Compatibility: Compatible with the LINKIN leash for added security.
Technical Specifications:
- Pick Type: Type 1
- Shaft Type: Type 1
- Materials:
- Heat-treated steel (pick and adze)
- 7075 aluminum (shaft)
- Stainless heat-treated steel (spike)
- Certifications: CE, UIAA, UKCA
- Protective Caps: Comes with protective caps for the ice axe pick and spike.
Dimensions and Weight:
- Available Lengths: 52 cm, 59 cm, 66 cm
- Weight:
- 52 cm: 360 g
- 59 cm: 380 g
- 66 cm: 400 g
