Petzl Glacier Literide Axe

FEATURES of the Petzl Glacier Literide Axe

• Compact: Measuring 50 cm, the Glacier literide is as compact as it is light, and therefore easily transportable on a pack
• 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
• 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 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