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Petzl Charlet Snowalker Ice Axe
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Petzl Charlet Snowalker Ice Axe

Item # 767718

$89.95

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Designed specifically for glacier travel, the Petzl Snowalker ice axe is the tool you want for glissading, chopping steps and self arresting.

  • Steel pick and spike bite into hard snow and ice for solid placements
  • Steel adze is contoured for comfort while carrying the axe in the palm of your hand; adze is shaped to efficiently cut steps
  • Cut-out profiles of head, adze, pick and spike shave weight; holes in head and spike allow you to clip-in with a carabiner or attach a sling
  • 7075 aluminum shaft is high in strength and anodized for corrosion resistance
  • Comes equipped with the Petzl Rando ice axe leash

Please note: Petzl Charlet products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Imported.

Item 767718

Petzl Charlet Snowalker Ice Axe Specs

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Description

Weight(60cm) 415 grams
Pick shapeNeutral
MaterialSteel head and spike/7075 aluminum shaft

Petzl Charlet Snowalker Ice Axe Customer Reviews

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Petzl Charlet Snowalker Ice Axe
 
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Jul

20

2008

(16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Performed surperbly

By P7_id10t

from PDX, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Good Balance
  • Lightweight
  • Safe

Cons

    Best Uses

    • All Terrain
    • Glacier Climbing
    • Mountaineering

    Comments about Petzl Charlet Snowalker Ice Axe:

    I only gave this 4 stars because I have no point of reference to compare. To me, it was worth every bit of money I spent on it.
    It is WAY beyond the ergonomics and effectiveness of my old axe.

    Bought this specifically for a solo ascent by middle milk glacier on Mt Jefferson (Oregon). My old axe was 25+ years old with a broken pick.

    Chose it over Black Diamond (either one) because I prefer to see a rivet instead of however the BD axe head was attached. To me, the weight difference was a non-issue.

    At ~7,300' the hard pack became very hard, like it had been Zamboni'd many times. Carving steps with
    it was tedious and inefficient. Moved over to the rock ridge and continued up.

    It preformed flawlessly in the ash and scree slopes, making the scramble up much more effective.

    After making a few mistakes on a rock face climb, determined I was too tired and cold to continue (8,700'). Made my way back to the glacier and descended using a controlled arrest down to where the surface was soft enough to glissade the rest of the way (~1,000'). It really proved its worth during the descent.

    My only misgiving about the axe was it's tether - the slide ring would bind when I needed to change hand positions quickly. I learned the trick to this - but this is one technique I recommend you practice before using it in the wild.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    12

    2009

     
    5.0

    Snowwalker a great buy!

    By TexasWild1

    from Dallas, Tx

    About Me Beginner

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Ergonomic
    • Good Balance
    • Lightweight
    • Safe

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Mountaineering
      • Snow Climbing

      Comments about Petzl Charlet Snowalker Ice Axe:

      Great for beginners. It is light weight,sturdy and I feel confident when using it.

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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