Petzl Summit Ice Axe

Lightweight and with a waterjet formed tube it offers a very comfortable grip under the head of the axe.

Petzl summit ice axe.

It can be used in piolet canne or piolet rampe mode as well as in piolet traction mode on short steep sections. Designed for classic mountaineering the summit ice axe offers an excellent balance between price and performance. It is curved to offer necessary clearance for steep ice. The summit evo ice axe has a thin toothed tip for good anchoring in hard snow and ice while the middle is thicker to anchor in soft snow.

It is lightweight and offers good anchoring performance of both the head and the spike. It is curved to offer necessary clearance for steep ice. It is lightweight and offers good anchoring performance of both the head and the spike. The petzl summit ice axe is a classic mountaineering axe for adventuring into the ice and snow of the mountains.

It can be used in piolet canne or piolet rampe mode as well as in piolet traction mode on short steep sections. The summit weighs between 400 and 450 grams depending on length. Balance that won t leave you wanting on the mountain or at your wallet. It is slightly more comfortable in self belay position than self arrest position but was still above average overall.

In self arrest pick forward position there are no teeth on the pick where your hand grips to so it is quite comfortable. The summit evo is the tool of choice for all types of alpine trips. Designed for classic mountaineering the petzl summit evo ice axe has a lightweight shaft and strong durable head that make it the tool of choice for all types of alpine trips. Designed for classic mountaineering the summit evo ice axe is the tool of choice for all types of alpine trips.

It is curved to offer necessary clearance for steep ice. The petzl summit was among the more comfortable ice axes to carry. The petzl summit 2 ice axe is a lightweight ice axe that offers an excellent balance between price and performance for classic mountaineering. It is lightweight and offers good anchoring performance of both the head and the spike.

Lightweight with a slight curve it is all about a solid anchor whether you re working at the head or the spike. Features lightweight and with a waterjet formed tube the summit evo offers a very comfortable grip under the head of the axe. Designed for classic mountaineering the summit ice axe offers an excellent balance between price and performance. Ice axes developments in technology and design allow petzl to offer tools for all disciplines.

From glacier travel to pushing the limits of modern ice and mixed climbing. It can be used in piolet canne or piolet rampe mode as well as in piolet traction mode on short steep sections.