Salewa Alpine-tec Hammer

"The Salewa Alpine-tec Hammer is the ideal companion for mountaineers and climbers embarking on demanding alpine tours and ski tours. This lightweight hybridice axe impresses with its robustness and versatility, perfect for steep slopes and technical terrainu00e4nde. With its sharp, aggressive 3 mm blade, it reliably penetrates ice and snow, while the ergonomically shaped head fits perfectly in the hand and serves as a comfortable support during ascents and descents."
"Particularly noteworthy is the balanced weight distribution with the center of gravity in the investment castingsteel head, which enables good anchoring. The slightly curved upper shaft offers improved freedom of movement and makes it easier to penetrate steeper terrain. The sharpened, replaceable carbide tip at the lower end of the shaft provides excellent grip on hard snow or ice, while the sharpened shovel helps effectively with step cutting and grooming."
"Another highlight is the minimalist, ergonomic hand rest, which can be adjusted without tools. The Alpine-tec hammer is compatible with the self-locking SALEWA hand rest and -sling and also features u00d6openings on the ice axe head and shaft end for attaching to the carabiner. Made from anodized and tempered High-Tech 7075, T6 aluminium, this ice axe is not only lightweight, but also extremely durable. Spare parts and accessories such as the Pick Guard and the Handrest for Ice Axe round off the range."