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Grivel's Air Tech Light Axe is a classic winter mountaineering axe that won't let you down on the hill. Built to last and not too heavy.
Grivel says
Air Tech Light is a lightweight performance ice axe designed for classical mountaineering and ski mountaineering.
Forged one-piece steel head ensures reliable placement and balanced handling on snow and ice.
G-Bone aluminium shaft provides strength and rigidity while maintaining a reduced profile.
Grooved construction increases structural integrity, allowing less material without compromising performance.
Balanced for low weight, durability, and controlled handling across varied alpine terrain.
PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS THIS PRODUCT IN NON-RETURNABLE UNLESS FAULTY.
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Range of use
- Scottish Winter Mountaineering: Whether you’re bagging a Munro or two or having a walk up a snow capped Kinder Scout, this section of the terrain guide covers all activities that involve walking in snowy mountains to help you choose the best crampons and axe to maximise your performance.
- Classic & Technical Alpinism: Involves a huge variety of different, conditions, angles and styles of climbing and because of this the choice of tools available in the Grivel collection is massive. You might need a very light axe for security on approaches to summer rock routes or you could need a pair of work horse tools for that dream north face route in winter whatever your requirements you will find the right tool for the job in this section.
Our Verdict
The Grivel Air Tech Light Axe is notably lighter than the previous version, with our 53cm model weighing 351g, including the supplied Long Leash.
The traditional curved pick suits winter walking and self-arrest, while the adze has enough substance to cut steps or shift snow.
The gently curved G-Bone aluminium shaft gives a little more clearance on steeper ground and still plunges cleanly into snow.
My main reservation is the smooth shaft, which can feel less secure with gloves when swinging or daggering. The included leash helps here, and overall I think the balance between low carried weight and proper mountaineering performance is the strongest part of the design.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- New G-Bone shaft's gentle curve gives greater clearance and makes anchoring easier on any sort of terrain
- Includes Long Leash with integral ferule spike protector
- Classical Mountaineering / Ski Mountaineering / Glacier Walking / Technical Mountaineering
