C.A.M.P. Corsa Ice Axe
Quite possibly the lightest ice axe in the world, C.A.M.P.® Corsa excels at mountaineering, adventure racing and low-angle glacier travel.
- Built from tough and light 7075-series aluminum for dependable service and minimum weight, Corsa is hardly noticeable when packed
- Hot-forged, aluminum head with neutral tip delivers solid bite, and the rear adze adds chopping power
- Head shape is comfortable when gripping and plunging
- Lithe, hollow aluminum shaft wields easily for superb control; integrated spike with rivet at end stops snow from clogging inside shaft
- Not suitable for use on vertical ice or mixed terrain
Imported.
View all C.A.M.P. Ice Axes| Best Use | Mountaineering |
|---|---|
| Material(s) | 7075 aluminum alloy |
| Pick Shape | Classic Curve |
| Shaft Shape | Straight |
| Weight | 70 CM: 9.9 ounces |
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Self-arrest worthy.
Unfortunately I had to use it to self-arrest but it worked how its supposed to. I was going down a 40 degree slope in powdery snow with my axe in hand. Out of no where my next step was solid ice. I slammed my axe in the ground and put all my weight into the axe. I stopped before I knew it. Its extremely light weight so I bring it anytime im climbing. More info. I am 5ft9 and use the 60cm axe. I was 190 with pack when I self arrested. More info I am 5ft9, I am 190 with climbing pack. I use the 60cm
Great for what it's designed for
This is a great, lightweight axe and will serve you will... if you know its limitations. If you're aiming to climb technical ice pitches or self-arrest a 250 pound climber on 45 degree neve, you're bound for disappointment. However, if you're headed out for a ski tour or early-season trail run, this is a great addition to your kit that won't weigh you down.
Lightweight
Great ice axe for spring or early summer hiking in the rockies. Excellent tool for glissading safely, without having to haul my heavier and longer full sized steel ice axe. Extremely lightweight and short. It is made completely of aluminum, so its not for regular long term use. Note the spike end does not have a closed end, so prepare for snow to lodge in it, if used as a staff on steep slopes.
Absolutely Amazing!
It's ultra light and it works amazingly well for mountaineering. Need to arrest on a 45 degree snow slope? Check. The 50cm version looks like a toy but performs like a full strength ice axe. The only thing is that it might have trouble with heavy duty ice. I would bring ice tools if it got that serious.
Great axe
Perfect axe to bring ski mountaineering. Probably not the best for routing glacier travel.