Petzl Glacier Literide 50cm Ice Pick - Lightweight ice axe for skiing on glaciers.
Compact and lightweight, the GLACIER LITERIDE ice axe is the perfect choice for ski mountaineering. It also has the benefit of great anchoring efficiency thanks to its very high-quality steel pick, guaranteeing both confident anchoring and great durability.
Details:
Compact: measuring 50 cm, the GLACIER LITERIDE is as compact as it is light, and therefore easily transportable on a pack.
Lightness and comfort
The upper part of the pick offers excellent grip (comfortable supporting surface)
The pick and the shaft are lighter, yet extremely robust
Very good anchoring qualities in hard snow and ice, thanks to
The profile of the pick, for sure and stable anchoring
The toothed steel pick, thinner at the tip (3 mm)
The stainless steel spike, for very good penetration in hard snow
High strength and practical aspects
High-quality steel pick (identical to picks of technical ice axes)
Very strong steel adze with an edge designed for efficient cutting of steps
Head and spike equipped with holes for clipping a carabiner or attaching a sling
High-quality aluminum shaft (aluminum 7075, used in aeronautics), with anodized finish for excellent rust protection
Handle cut into the shaft provides better grip when used for technical ice climbing