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Grivel G1 Ice Axe

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Item # 809326

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Gear up for classic glacier climbs with the strong and trusty Grivel G1 ice axe.

Hot-forged, carbon steel head provides durability and strength for lasting bite and chopping power
Ergonomic head fits comfortably in your hand while ascending snowfields and glaciers
Carbon steel spike plunges easily into hard-packed snow and ice
Strong aluminum alloy shaft keeps the weight of the Grivel G1 ice axe down to 468g

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Grivel G1 Ice Axe Customer Reviews

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Grivel G1 Ice Axe

4.3

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Safe (4)
Comfortable grip (3)
Ergonomic (3)
Good balance (3)
Lightweight (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Mountaineering (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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Reviewed by 4 customers

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Apr

2013

4.0

Great axe. Prefer it to the Raven.

By Wveniez

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Avid Mountaineer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Ergonomic
Good Balance
Lightweight
Safe

Cons

Best Uses

Glacier Climbing
Mountaineering

Comments about Grivel G1 Ice Axe:

I prefer this axe to the Raven for a few reasons: 1) I think this axe feels more solid in my hand. I don't think it's going to break at any time and I have no problem trusting it as an anchor during a crevasse rescue, self arrest etc. 2) I love the color. So much better than the dark grey that the Raven comes in 3) The price is right. Grivel has never marked up ridiculously on any of their products and I will support them for that. Had great experience with their G22s as well 4) Made in Italy and not in China like BD stuff. Need I say more?

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Feb

2013

4.0

Grivel Ice Axe

By Crazy Climber

from Northridge, Ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good Balance
Lightweight
Safe

Cons

Limited Rope Holes

Best Uses

Mountaineering
Snow Climbing

Comments about Grivel G1 Ice Axe:

I used the grivel to teach my niece and nephew to self arrest, it was great and the bright yellow made it easy to find in the snow. It was also used going up Baldy's bowl this winter. I felt safer having in my possession. The only drawback I found slightly irritating is that there are limited holes in the axe head to tie a safety rope. But I found a way (:

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Oct

2011

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great beginner axe, could be lighter

By bja2704

from Ellicott City, Md

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Ergonomic
Good Balance
Safe

Cons

Best Uses

Glacier Climbing
Mountaineering
Snow Climbing

Comments about Grivel G1 Ice Axe:

Good all around beginner axe but the only downside is the top slit does not fit a carabiner for belaying easily off of the head.

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Oct

2011

(4 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good Axe

By the outdoor enthusiast

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Ergonomic
Lightweight
Safe

Cons

Best Uses

All Terrain
Mountaineering

Comments about Grivel G1 Ice Axe:

I bought this axe after using the black diamond raven. I do not really prefer one over the other, but if I had to, I would chose this one. It feels lighter and the pick has grooves in it for your fingers to rest in, maaking it a little easier to use with golves on. But since it feels lighter, it makes me feel a little less safe. It has never bent or anything, but it is kinda just that since it feels so light, it feels a little weaker. I am sure it is just as safe as the raven. The main reason I chose this one is because of the color. All my buddies went with the raven because it is a more well known brand in the climbing world, so I chose this, so it would stand out.