X-CLASS

• Alpinism, General Mountaineering
• Hot-forged chromoly steel head
• Unique head shape optimally positions the hand over the shaft
• Curved adze for a comfortable hand grip and good chopping performance
• Positive pick angle is optimized for aggressive penetration and self-arrest
• Symmetric steel spike plunges smoothly
• Equipped with the technical Alpina leash (1304)
• Carabiner holes at the head and spike for easy clipping

A state-of-the-art mountaineering ice axe with the world’s most ergonomic head. The unique offset adze design is carefully sculpted for a comfortable hand position when the axe is used as a cane. With the pick facing back on descents, holding the adze places the spike at an optimal angle and helps with control during a self arrest. The rugged thermoplastic handgrip increases durability without interfering with the important ability to plunge into snow.

SPECS
ID: 1400
Sizes: 50, 57, 65, 73 cm
Shaft: B
Pick: B
Spike: Chromoly Steel
Leash: Yes
Weight: 560 g, 19.8 oz
$149.95 USD