Ice axe PETZL Summit

Classic mountaineering axe for versatile and efficient use

The SUMMIT ice axe is designed for classic mountaineering, offering excellent value for money. It is lightweight, but retains head weight for good anchoring power. Its curved handle provides good clearance when climbing, while the straighter lower section guarantees efficient penetration of snow.

The hot-forged steel blade and tip ensure solid anchoring. The fine, toothed blade offers good anchoring in hard snow and ice. The axe is compatible with the LINKIN hand strap and is CE, UIAA, UKCA certified.

Benefits

• Excellent value for money with optimum lightness and good anchoring performance.
• Ergonomic, curved handle for efficient climbing and good snow penetration.
• High strength and practicality thanks to a hot-forged steel blade and tip, high-quality aluminum handle and holes for a carabiner or sling.

Technical features

• Lightweight: lightweight ice axe that retains head weight for good anchoring power.
• Handle ergonomics:
  - the upper part of the handle is curved for good clearance when climbing,
  - the lower part is straighter for effective snow penetration.
• Hot-forged steel blade and tip for solid anchoring:
  - fine blade (3 mm) with toothed tip for good anchoring in hard snow and ice,
  - thicker blade in the center for better grip in soft snow.
  - teeth on the upper part of the blade for improved grip in ice axe-ramp applications,
  - robust stainless steel tip for excellent penetration in hard snow and in ice axe-ramp applications.
• High strength and practicality:
  - high-strength steel tip with comfortable support surface and edge design for efficient step cutting,
  - angled tip for guiding the pick through the snow (for use as a cane pick),
  - head and tip equipped with holes for theholes for a carabiner or strap,
  - high-quality aluminum shaft (7075 aluminum used in aeronautics), with anodized finish for excellent protection,
  - shaft machined from solid to create a grip for a better hold.
• Compatible with LINKIN hand strap.
• Blade type: 1
• Handle type: 1
• Material(s): tempered steel, 7075 aluminum, tempered stainless steel
• Certification(s): CE, UIAA, UK
• Weight: 360g for 52cm, 380g for 59cm and 400g for 66cm
• Warranty: 3 years