{"id":10811,"date":"2020-12-13T11:24:38","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T10:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=10811"},"modified":"2021-08-10T08:17:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T06:17:20","slug":"ice-axes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/ice-axes\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the best ice axe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are used to winter mountaineering activities, the ice axe is sure to be one of your best friends, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/trekking-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"If you are used to winter mountaineering activities, the ice axe is sure to be one of your best friends, a must in your mountaineering equipment. This item is always a great help for making progress on snow or ice, and for securing one&#039;s own life. The great variety of activities that are currently carried out in the high mountains has led to the existence of increasingly technical and specialised ice axes for each activity. This is why it is easy to get confused when buying an ice axe. Ice axes, thanks to advances in materials, are very durable and if you buy the right one it will last you a lifetime. That&#039;s why it&#039;s important not to make the wrong choice, and to spend as much money as you need to. Through this guide we hope you will choose the one that best suits your activities (opens in a new tab).\">a must-have in your mountaineering equipment<\/a><\/strong>. This article is always a great help for making progress in the snow or on the ice, and for securing one's own life. The great variety of activities that are currently carried out in the high mountains has led to the existence of <strong>increasingly technical and specialised ice axes for each activity<\/strong>. That's why it's easy to get confused when it comes to buying one. Ice axes, thanks to advances in materials, <strong>are very durable and if you get the right one it will last you a lifetime.<\/strong>. That is why it is necessary not to make the wrong choice, and to spend as much money as you need to. Through this guide we hope you will choose the one that best suits your activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice axes can be used as poles. <strong>on gently sloping hillsides<\/strong> o <strong>as tools for self-detention<\/strong> in the event of a fall on snow or ice ramps. However, they can also be used <strong>as hammers for ice wall climbing<\/strong>. All this is possible thanks to the different types of ice axes on the market. They vary in size, shape, material and also in price. <strong>It is essential that you buy the ice axe that will be useful for the activity you are doing.<\/strong>. We will now take a closer look at each type of ice axe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/ice-axes\/#Homologaciones_de_los_piolets\" >Ice axe approvals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/ice-axes\/#Piolets_clasicos\" >Classic ice axes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/ice-axes\/#Piolets_tecnicos\" >Technical ice axes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Homologaciones_de_los_piolets\"><\/span>Ice axe approvals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before looking at the different models of ice axes, it is worth looking at the ranges that exist. There are ice axes made of more or less resistant materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These differences can be seen in the fact that each ice axe is marked: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>(T) for technician<\/strong>, o&nbsp;<\/li><li>(<strong>B) basic<\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In technical training, the demands on endurance are higher than in basic training. However, this <strong>does not mean that a T-marked ice axe is better than the basic ice axe; it depends on the activity to be undertaken.<\/strong>. The blades of technical ice axes are thicker, which makes penetration into the ice more difficult. However, they are ideal for activities that mix snow, ice and rock, as they are more resistant. On the other hand, technical ice axes can have very futuristic shapes that can be very useful for mixed climbing, but they will be of little use if you are going to climb a snow corridor. Basic ice axes are usually cheaper, but less resistant. Once you know this little detail, you can look at the different types of ice axes to choose the ideal one for the activity you are going to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Piolets_by-greg-rakozy_1080x1350.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Piolets_by-greg-rakozy_1080x1350.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Piolets_by-greg-rakozy_1080x1350-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Piolets_by-greg-rakozy_1080x1350-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Piolets_by-greg-rakozy_1080x1350-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Piolets_by-greg-rakozy_1080x1350-819x1024.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most general classification of ice axes is as follows <strong>classic ice axes or technical ice axes<\/strong>. Within them you can find various models for all kinds of activities with different difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Piolets_clasicos\"><\/span>Classic ice axes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are\nthree types of classic ice axes. Each one is designed for a particular\nparticular activity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Classic mountaineering ice axe<\/strong>\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a type of ice axe designed for mountaineers who perform activities of low technical difficulty such as hiking, crossing glaciers or climbing technically easy mountains. Mainly, this type of ice axe is used as an ice axe to be used as a\t<strong>baton<\/strong> on snow slopes of around 45 degrees. The mountaineering ice axe should have a <strong>long handle, which, without twisting, reaches to ankle height<\/strong>. It is estimated that for people who are between 1.70 and 1.80 metres tall, the ice axe should measure between 60 and 70 centimetres. These ice axes seek the <strong>comfort for grip and lightness<\/strong> in order to transport it. Its only violent use is for\t<strong>self-stopping if we were to take a fall<\/strong>. They therefore carry a<strong>\tblade with little curvature and quite long<\/strong>to be able to stick it in the snow or ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a lightweight, yet ergonomic model, we have the <strong>Black Diamond Raven Grip (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2OH3XqV\" target=\"_blank\">Get it from 76,67 euros<\/a>)<\/strong>a good choice as a pole ice axe. Also other brands such as Grivel have their counterparts, such as the\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Grivel G Zero<\/strong>. On the other hand, if you are looking for a stylish and modern model, with a curved handle adapted to vertical terrain, the\u00a0<strong>Petzl Summit (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ROpEqH\" target=\"_blank\">Click to view<\/a>)<\/strong> can be your choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2OH3XqV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Black-Diamond-Raven-Grip.jpg\" alt=\"Black Diamond Raven Grip\" class=\"wp-image-10821\" width=\"579\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Black-Diamond-Raven-Grip.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Black-Diamond-Raven-Grip-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Black-Diamond-Raven-Grip-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Black-Diamond-Raven-Grip-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Black-Diamond-Raven-Grip-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Black-Diamond-Raven-Grip-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Black-Diamond-Raven-Grip-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Black Diamond Raven Grip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2OH3XqV\" style=\"background-color:#e3675b;color:#ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click here to buy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ROpEqH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petzl-Summit.jpg\" alt=\"Petzl Summit\" class=\"wp-image-10822\" width=\"500\" height=\"1105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petzl-Summit.jpg 500w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petzl-Summit-136x300.jpg 136w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petzl-Summit-463x1024.jpg 463w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Petzl Summit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ROpEqH\" style=\"background-color:#e3675b;color:#ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click here to buy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Classic ski ice axe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of ice axe is used when you are skiing in the mountains and you have to take off your skis and grab your ice axes to get over a snowy or icy pass that is difficult. Its use is not constant, so it is advisable to use it as an ice axe.&nbsp;<strong>light and small<\/strong>. However, when using it in complicated and violent situations like a stake or hoe, it should also be sturdy. As far as its size is concerned, it is recommended that it is small so that it does not get in the way during transport, and does not get caught in any trees while skiing in the forest.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2z8kbUK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Camp-Corsa-Nanotech.jpg\" alt=\"Camp Corsa Nanotech\" class=\"wp-image-10823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Camp-Corsa-Nanotech.jpg 500w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Camp-Corsa-Nanotech-204x300.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Camp Corsa Nanotech<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2z8kbUK\" style=\"background-color:#e3675b;color:#ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click here to buy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Classic mountaineering ice axe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These ice axes are designed to withstand the hard knocks of constant driving and are useful as \"daggers\" for use on steep slopes of snow or hard ice. They are useful for use as \"daggers\" to stick into steep slopes of snow or hard ice. The handle is usually fully or partially rubberised to improve grip, as well as curved. Thanks to this curvature, you will avoid hitting your hands against the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Pljba9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Grivel-Air-Tech-Evolution.jpg\" alt=\"Grivel Air Tech Evolution\" class=\"wp-image-10824\" width=\"586\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Grivel-Air-Tech-Evolution.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Grivel-Air-Tech-Evolution-600x373.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Grivel-Air-Tech-Evolution-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Grivel-Air-Tech-Evolution-768x477.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong>Grivel Air Tech Evolution<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Pljba9\" style=\"background-color:#e3675b;color:#ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click here to buy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Q0ArBb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Black-Diamond-Venom-Hammer.jpg\" alt=\"Black Diamond Venom Hammer\" class=\"wp-image-10825\" width=\"500\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Black-Diamond-Venom-Hammer.jpg 500w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Black-Diamond-Venom-Hammer-179x300.jpg 179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong>Black Diamond Venom Hammer<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Q0ArBb\" style=\"background-color:#e3675b;color:#ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click here to buy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Piolets_tecnicos\"><\/span>Technical ice axes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In\ntechnical ice axes we can find tools to practice mountaineering of greater\nmountaineering of greater difficulty, and ice axes for climbing.\nclimbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ice axes for technical mountaineering.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No\nis not easy to differentiate between classic mountaineering and technical ice axes.\ntechnical ice axes. However, there are some differences. A simple way to\nis that in a technical activity it is necessary to use two ice axes constantly.\ntwo ice axes must be used at all times. In addition, technical\ntechnical ice axes can be found in both a shovel and a hammer version.\nHowever, within the technical mountaineering ice axes, there are three types of ice axes\nthree types of ice axes that are differentiated by their more or less technical use\ntechnical:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>With wrist dragonet<\/strong>The dragonet is a strap with a loop that is used to secure the ice axe to the hand, so that you don't lose it at any time. This type of ice axe is highly recommended for use in snow corridors where you don't want to let go of your tools too much.\t<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2PQn32i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Stubai-Smc-Hornet.jpg\" alt=\"Stubai - Smc Hornet\" class=\"wp-image-10826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Stubai-Smc-Hornet.jpg 800w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Stubai-Smc-Hornet-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Stubai-Smc-Hornet-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Stubai-Smc-Hornet-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Stubai-Smc-Hornet-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Stubai - Smc Hornet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2PQn32i\" style=\"background-color:#e3675b;color:#ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click here to buy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mobile Rest<\/strong>This type of ice axe does not have a dragonet, which makes it easier to move. However, it has a support on the handle which, depending on whether it is placed at the top or the bottom, allows you to go from a dagger ice axe - to stick it into the slope - to a traction ice axe - which gives you a better grip.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2B0T4fK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petzl-SumTec.jpg\" alt=\"Petzl Sum&#039;Tec\" class=\"wp-image-10827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petzl-SumTec.jpg 500w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petzl-SumTec-182x300.jpg 182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong>Petzl Sum'Tec<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2B0T4fK\" style=\"background-color:#e3675b;color:#ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click here to buy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ODxeCP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petzl-Quark-.jpg\" alt=\"Petzl Quark\" class=\"wp-image-10828\" width=\"500\" height=\"823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petzl-Quark-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petzl-Quark--182x300.jpg 182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong>Petzl Quark<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ODxeCP\" style=\"background-color:#e3675b;color:#ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click here to buy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Rest fixed<\/strong>The ice axe is an ice axe that can be used for both technical mountaineering and climbing. It is a technical ice axe for use without hand dragonets -something very common nowadays in ice climbing-. If we want to avoid the risk of losing the tools, we will have to go for harness dragonets, the \"rubbers\".&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2B1QPZT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Grivel-The-North-Machine-Carbon.jpg\" alt=\"Grivel The North Machine Carbon\" class=\"wp-image-10829\" width=\"500\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Grivel-The-North-Machine-Carbon.jpg 500w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Grivel-The-North-Machine-Carbon-244x300.jpg 244w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Grivel The North Machine Carbon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2B1QPZT\" style=\"background-color:#e3675b;color:#ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click here to buy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Climbing ice axes.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ergonomic<\/strong>The most sporty and lightest type of ice axe: these are the ice axes designed for the most technically difficult activities. It is the sportiest and lightest type of ice axe, ensuring that every strike is accurate. It has a special handle that fits perfectly in the hand.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2OF4ucy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petzl-Ergonomic.jpg\" alt=\"Petzl Ergonomic\" class=\"wp-image-10830\" width=\"500\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petzl-Ergonomic.jpg 500w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Petzl-Ergonomic-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Petzl Ergonomic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2OF4ucy\" style=\"background-color:#e3675b;color:#ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click here to buy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>*All purchase prices included in this article are current as of 16\/12\/2020.<\/em><\/strong><br><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The choice of ice axe depends on the activity you are going to do. 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