Bestsellers PETZL GLACIER LITERIDE 50 CM 22

Description

Compact and lightweight, the GLACIER LITERIDE ice axe is the perfect choice for ski mountaineering, skiing steep chutes and fast-and-light climbing. It also has the benefit of great anchoring efficiency thanks to its very high-quality steel pick, guaranteeing both confident anchoring and great durability.

Compact: measuring 50 cm, the GLACIER LITERIDE is as compact as it is light, and therefore easily transportable on a pack.

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 pick of toothed steel, thinner 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 (aluminum 7075, used in aeronautics), with anodized finish for excellent rust protection
– handle cut into the shaft provides better grip when used for technical ice climbing

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS :

Construction :

– Pick type: 1
– Shaft type: 1
– Certification(s): CE, UIAA
– Material(s): heat-treated steel, aluminum 7075