Grivel Nepal SA im Test

Used this in the lake district, very light and ergonomic. Clearly made of decent materials and wouldn't break any time soon.I think the slight bend in the shaft may not suit some people when walking, but when it comes to striking out foot holds or self arrest it seems more natural.

Ottima per chi comincia a muovere i primi passi sulle montagne innevate. Ottima per alpinismo classico su pendii non troppo ripidi. Bisogna saperla usare ed avere delle competenze tecniche di alpinismo, ma questo è sottinteso!

Starting with a grain of salt. I don't often give 5 stars so use that as a baseline.Recently got this because my old broom handle ice-ax gave up just before a trek up Mt.Adams. Having been years sence I got a new AX I did a lot of research. Most everyone said "get a Grivel" they are sexy. REI was out and they only carry the black (Red looked sexier) so AMAZON it is.It's really good (but I am pretty tall (6' 3") so it's handle could have been a little longer (why I loved my old AX) to use as a good walking stick. The weight is AWESOME and it was really comfortable in my hand. I have larger hands and had no issue and my climbing buddy with more average sized hands preferred mine to his when trying it out for fit. The curved handle (something new to me) is great for making a self-arrest easier for the leverage benefits.The draw-back (and perhaps because of my old ax as a basis of comparison) I am use to the strait handle being a little easier to jam into the snow for an anchor. I was able to do it no problem, but it took more UMPH to set with the curved handel. After a few tries I figured out that if I curve it into the snow as I plant it; it's pretty clean. Likely it holds better too... just saying. this may be more tricky if the snow is really heavy or more packed down.I loved it and can't wait to get out there again.

Great arresting axe for the price, Use it for climbing (not technical) on Mt Washington and the Whites

Bought this as my glissading ice axe and love it. Worked like a charm on St Helens. Not heavy, super high quality, would definitely recommend.

Bought this to climb Mt. Adams. It worked out great. We weren’t able to glissade because of ice but when we did try I was able to abort the ice chute and self arrest successfully.

Just the job.Thanks.

love this ice ax, it is long, sturdy and well designed. Rubber cap is a nice touch. Leash is strong enough and has the adjustment.

Perfect choice for a number of uses, it works well on frozen snow and in late morning softer snow. The rubber cap may be used when descending on rocks and provides an aid to discharge weight. I like it a lot, I have also used in really steep climbings and it worked smoothly.

Really nice ice axe with beautiful color. Use it for glisading down the Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams in WA. self rest couple times when went too fast from glisading down and it work really good. I am 5ft 4 got 58cm is right size for me to carry and use it...