Petzl Snowracer Ultralight Axe

Petzl Snowracer Ultralight Axe

When going faster means lighter, the 50 cm. Petzl Snowracer Ultralight Axe (340g.) is perfect for ski mountaineering, big mountain snowboarding, and alpine climbing. The lightweight, high strength anodized aluminum shaft (7075 alu) is headed with a durable Charlet steel adze, that is contoured for the hand and sculpted for efficient step cutting. The pick, which is designed with a hole for clipping a carabiner or attaching a wrist sling, provides for a smooth swing and solid penetration with its' balanced weight. Offering high performance on snow and ice, the hollow aluminum shaft features a beveled tip that is plugged to prevent snow build-up in the shaft.

• 4 mm toothed pick made of Charlet steel: durable, works great in both snow and ice.
• Durable Charlet steel adze, contoured for hand. Efficient for cutting steps.
• Head, adze and pick with cut-out profile for weight saving. Pick equipped with hole for clipping a carabiner or attaching a sling.
• High strength aluminum shaft (7075 aluminum, the same used in aerospace industry). Anodized for corrosion protection.
• Beveled spike, plugged to prevent snow build-up inside shaft.
• Hole at head for carabiner and/or leash
• Weighs: 340g.12oz
• Length: 50cm

Buy the Petzl Snowracer Ultralight Axe from Altrec.com. Orders over $45 qualify for free shipping.

Reviews - Petzl Snowracer Ultralight Axe

climb_axe - 2009-05-26

Great backcountry ski axe
I bought a Snowracer to use when backcountry skiing. The snowracer feels comfortable in your hand and gains good penetration despite it's (lack of) weight. It's worked flawlessly in self belay when ascending a glacier and for cutting steps on a traverse. Best of all, it's light enough that you don't notice it on your pack (where axes seem to spend the greatest amount of time).

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