Stubai Ice Axe Review

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

Stubai ice axe review.

A very nice vintage stubai nanga parbat ice axe this has a steel head and ash wood shaft with steel spike. Stubai have developed a perfectly balanced range for the many facets of mountaineering. We have the right ice axe for every type of tour. Comfortable pretty light and well made.

Most were about two feet in length and made of a strong wood. The pick had become very long and the adze continued to shrink. The number of different modular headed ice axes has increased in the past few years and manufacturers are responding to this rapidly growing hybrid category. This is a great tool for exploring a wide range of terrain.

After much research i finally bought the stubai telescoping axe as a versatile hiking tool. White verified purchase i purchased last years model as the only differences are a white shaft. 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. The stubai ice axe.

The first thing i noticed about this tool was how well it was built. The sum tec is the brainchild of the late ueli steck along. Some models are equipped with a high strength steel head. 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.

Ice axes as they were almost universally being called by that time became shorter still. Stubai axe â good as new condition used once. The telescoping feature is reliable and well designed. 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. A popular example of the mid century modern ice axe. Great starting price of just 34. 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.

Reviewed in the united states on september 14 2013 color. 5 0 out of 5 stars white out not seeing red. Stubai telescoping ice axe is perfect for trekking and glacier walking.