Why We Like The BLUE ICE Akila Ice Axe + Adze
Ultralight yet technical, the BLUE ICE Akila Ice Axe + Adze keeps us moving quickly and efficiently on our backcountry tours. The reverse-curve pick offers precision on steep ice, while the wider adze quickly clears snow for placing screws. When it comes time to shred that hard-earned powder, this tool's compact design and the included protectors let us easily and safely stash it away.
Details
- High-performing Type 1 ice tool for technical mountaineering
- Steel, ergonomic head delivers durability and efficiency
- Technical pick for precise placements on rock and ice
- Short aluminum shaft provides reliable strength at a low weight
- Dual-textured grip and curved shaft for secure, comfortable handling
- Pick, adze, and spike protectors included for convenience
- Item #BLXB00P
- Material
- [shaft] aluminum, [head] chromoly steel
- Length
- 49cm
- Rating
- B-rated
- Leash Included
- no
- Claimed Weight
- 11.6oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5 year
- Activity
- mountaineering, ski mountaineering
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Overall Rating
5 based on 1 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 15, 2022
Great crossover axe
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Perfect axe for routes that require mostly non technical axe work and just a lightweight arrest tool, but also have a steep pitch or two where you'll want something more technical that swings comfortably, has great bite and has a bit of grip with the sliding pommel. My new go to for everything short of vertical ice
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