Petzl Glacier

The Petzl Glacier is a lightweight and high-performing ice axe designed for glacier travel. With meticulous attention to detail and a professional finish, this ice axe boasts exceptional anchoring capabilities on hard snow and ice. Its top-quality steel pick ensures strong grip and long-lasting durability, while the anodized aluminum shaft and machined handle provide excellent grip for optimal performance.

Features

Lightweight and Comfortable Design:

• The upper section of the pick ensures a secure grip, providing a comfortable and supportive surface.
  
• Both the pick and the shaft are lightweight, yet remarkably durable.
  
  

Exceptional Anchoring Performance in Hard Snow and Ice, Due To:

• The pick’s profile, which delivers reliable and stable anchoring.
  
• The toothed steel pick, featuring a thinner and highly durable tip (3 mm) for enhanced penetration.
  
• The stainless steel spike, designed for superior performance in hard snow.
  
  

High Strength and Practical Functionality:

• A premium-grade steel pick, identical to those found in technical ice axes.
  
• A highly durable steel adze, crafted with a precision edge for efficient step-cutting.
  
• The head and spike incorporate holes, allowing for carabiner clipping or sling attachment.
  
• A robust aluminium shaft (7075 aluminium, commonly used in aeronautics) with an anodised finish, offering outstanding rust resistance.
  
• A strategically cut handle in the shaft enhances grip when engaging in technical ice climbing.

Specifications

Technology

Technical Notice

• Download the PDF : technical-notice-COMM-PIOLETS-ALPI-3 - 2.24 MB

Declaration Of Conformity

• Download the PDF : UE-Declaration-U01B-XXX-Glacier - 0.18 MB

Tips for maintaining your equipment

• Download the PDF - 5.36 MB

Inspection

PPE inspection procedure

• Download the PDF - 0.84 MB

PPE checklist

• Download the PDF - 0.21 MB

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