They feature a curved shaft a rubber grip or hand rest and a reverse curve pick.
Sizing ice axe size chart.
Axe handle size fitting guide length.
Parts of an ice axe.
Fig 2 knock out the handle stub.
Hybrid ice axes are more aggressive than a traditional mountaineering axe yet less technical than an ice tool.
Avoid getting an axe longer than 70cm unless you re tall enough to measure out as needing an axe that size.
Fig 5 fit itfig timber wedge and trim off.
Performance models for difficult snow ice and mixed climbs.
Ergonomic easy to manipulate ice axes that allow multiple grips and have very high anchoring qualities in ice.
By using the height and weight charts below you can easily find the right size for your child.
A longer axe though can be unwieldy to use during self arrest because the spike can catch in the snow and send you and your axe flying.
The general rule of sizing an ice axe for general or traditional mountaineering says that the spike of the axe should reach your ankle when you hold the head of the axe in your hand alongside your body.
Each one of these ice axes has characteristics specific to.
These different sizes are for people of varying heights.
Axes in this category are effective for climbing steeper sections of ice and hard snow while still remaining useful on sections of less technical terrain.
Choosing the right size is key for a comfortable fit.
Ice axes for ice climbing and dry tooling.
Fig 3a push new handle into head.
In general technical ice tools are only available in one length which can vary by brand model but is typically around 50 cm.
However personal preference and the slopes you expect to typically encounter may shorten the length.
But mountaineering ice axes are available in several lengths usually from 55 to 75 cm normally sold in 5 cm increments.
Please note that dual sizes 4 5 for example are sized generously for a comfortable fit with room to grow.
Very technical performance ices axes for ice climbing and dry tooling.
Over the last hundred years or so of mountaineering ice axe sizing and styles have changed greatly.
Generally speaking the taller you are the longer an ice axe you re going to want.
Below you will find information regarding the most recommended methods of sizing an ice axe and some heights and ice axe sizes that correspond to each other using these methods.
How long should an ice axe be.
