Salewa Alpine-tec

"The Salewa Alpine-Tec is the ideal companion for anyone embarking on challenging mountain and alpine tours, climbing or ski tours. This lightweight hybridice axe was specially developed for steep terrain and technically demanding routes. Thanks to the ergonomically shaped head, it is particularly comfortable to hold and offers reliable support on ascents and descents. The sharp, aggressive 3 mm blade penetrates ice and snow without any problems, ensuring safe progress."
"The balanced weight distribution with center of gravity in the investment castingsteel head ensures good anchoring behavior. The Alpine-Tec has a slightly curved upper shaft, which offers more freedom of movement and makes it easier to penetrate steeper terrain. The robust, replaceable carbide tip at the lower end ensures optimum grip on hard snow or ice, while the sharpened shovel makes it possible to effectively hit steps and ledges."
"Another highlight is the minimalist, ergonomic hand rest, which can be adjusted without tools and can therefore be customized. The ice axe is also compatible with the self-locking SALEWA hand rest and sling. Practical openings at the head of the ice axe and at the lower end of the shaft make it easy to attach to a carabiner. The anodized and hardened High-Tech aluminium 7075, T6 shaft rounds off the sophisticated design and makes the Alpine-Tec an indispensable tool for every ambitious mountaineer"