Stubai Ice Axe Review

Vintage stubai nanga parbat extrem ice axe pick made in austria.

Stubai ice axe review.

Most were about two feet in length and made of a strong wood. Ice axes as they were almost universally being called by that time became shorter still. White verified purchase i purchased last years model as the only differences are a white shaft. Stubai axe â good as new condition used once.

Reviewed in the united states on september 14 2013 color. This stubai ice axe is a great tool for new comers into the mountaineering world. Stubai have developed a perfectly balanced range for the many facets of mountaineering. The stubai ice axe.

Great starting price of just 34. Stubai telescoping ice axe is perfect for trekking and glacier walking. 5 0 out of 5 stars white out not seeing red. As an ice axe for the 2 3times a year scottish winter walker at a great price it s hard to beat looks cool too but that s not important clearly.

No model is as much of a blend between a traditional ice axe and an ice tool than the petzl sum tec and that s a good thing. After much research i finally bought the stubai telescoping axe as a versatile hiking tool. This is a great tool for exploring a wide range of terrain. The sum tec is the brainchild of the late ueli steck along.

The pick had become very long and the adze continued to shrink. Detailed review from expert and sale for popular models of ice axes with free shipping to lower states. Recent mountaineering axe piolet reviews stubai tour lite telescoping. The telescoping feature is reliable and well designed.

The first thing i noticed about this tool was how well it was built. This is a top product for light snow and ice trekking used in the cairngorms in feb on ben macdui. Stubai designed and produced a very reliable ice axe for the snow and the ice that will help hikers and mountaineers with their outdoor winter adventures. We have the right ice axe for every type of tour.

Comfortable pretty light and well made. Some models are equipped with a high strength steel head. A very nice vintage stubai nanga parbat ice axe this has a steel head and ash wood shaft with steel spike.