Petzl Glacier 75CM Ice Axe

Manufacturer	petzl
Model Number	PETU01B075

Manufacturer's Website Description The Petzl Glacier 75cm Ice Axe. A lightweight performance ice axe for glacier travel; with a meticulous design and finish. The GLACIER ice axe offers very good anchoring qualities in hard snow and ice; thanks to its very high quality steel pick; guaranteeing both solid bite and durability. It also has an anodized aluminum shaft with a machined handle for excellent grip.
Features 

• Lightness and comfort:

               - the upper part of the pick offers excellent grip (comfortable supporting surface)
               - the pick and the shaft are lighter, yet extremely robust

• Very good anchoring qualities in hard snow and ice, thanks to:

              - the profile of the pick, for sure and stable anchoring
              - the toothed steel pick, thinner and durable at the tip (3 mm)
              - the stainless steel spike, for very good penetration in hard snow

• High strength and practical aspects:

              - high-quality steel pick (identical to picks of technical ice axes)
              - very strong steel adze with with an edge designed for efficient cutting of steps 
              - 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 rust protection
              - handle cut into the shaft provides better grip when used for technical ice climbing   Specifications Brand Petzl Length 30 Inches (750mm) Width 9 Inches (229) Height 2 Inches (51mm) Weight 50 Grams