A great spare part or alternative to a hammer. The Edelrid Adze is ideal for removing brittle ice and snow, and is easy to fix to your axe. In consequence, it is feasible to replace it economically, if necessary, since lightness and function are achieved without incorporating replaceable picks, with their heavy and cumbersome attachment mechanisms. The Edelrid Adze is a shovel-style ice axe pick attachment that’s compatible with the Rage, Riot and Raid ice axes. This can be used for driving in pitons or ice screws and makes it even more of an ice climbing tool. In summer Alpine use it is an excellent tool for mixed ascents in regions such as Chamonix /Mont Blanc.It is aesthetically pleasing to use and handle as well as better - in many respects - as many ice axes costing twice the price. Here you can choose: The ice axe model features an adze and interchangeable classic pick, but the Black Diamond Venom is also available with a technical pick and with a hammer instead of an adze. It is not intended for ice-fall climbing. It is equally suitable for winter mountain conditions in the UK, including Scottish winter grades I to IV. Usually straight, might be wider from front to back as compared to the side to side for an easier grip. Ranges from 21 to 30 inches (55 to 75 centimeters). The axe is suitable for a range of situations, ranging from glacier walking, crevasse protection, ice axe belays, self-arrest and ascent of steep technical ice, such as bergschrunds, and neve. A stopper on the shaft to prevent the leash from sliding off.
#Adze ice axe full size
A full size reverse-curve steel pick is provided and a good adze, along with a spike at the end of the shaft.
An adze will allow you to break ice by chopping or shoveling in a specific area, and they also provide. This type of strong but light shaft is now incorporated in the Naja Light ice tools. For ice axes, adzes are (by far) the most common. These include the ultra-light Simond Fox Carving ice tool which has a shaft with a curved and and indented cross-section that confers strength according to engineering I-beam theory. So I have quite a collection of ice-axes (from BD, Grivel, Petzl, etc) purchased over several decades. I am also a University Professor of materials science - keenly interested in acquiring sturdy and reliable equipment with the best combination of features. I have been an avid mountain climber and alpinist since my teens.
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