113420 Features: Ultra-lightweight design weighs in at a record-low 205 grams (barely over 7 ounces) Get a grip on snow and ice with the aluminum alloy head and shaft The CAMP Cares program stamps a wear line on the spike that tells you when you need replace the axe head Specifications: Length: 50 to 60 to 70 cm Style: leashless Weight: 723 ounces Head: adze Shaft: straight Material: aluminum Leash: not included
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I purchased this as my second ice axe after seeking a lighter tool than my Black Diamond Raven for light mountaineering and scrambling in the Cascades.
Pros:
-Very light weight- the aluminum construction is light enough that I always bring my axe on my trips `just in case' it's needed
-Sharp pick (with a small protective cover included)
-Perfectly capable as a primary axe for all mountaineering destinations in the Lower 48 states
Cons:
-No spike. Instead, the shaft is cut at an angle to provide a pointed end, but it can become a snow trap and cannot easily penetrate hard ice.
-The adze is rounded which makes chopping ice more difficult
-Less comfortable for holding between fingers than the Black Diamon Ravens
-The lightweight nature requires extra care when using the axe as an anchor or self arrest.
Overall, this is a solid axe if you're primarily optimizing for weight.
