Petzl Summit 2 Mountaineering Axe

The Petzl Summit Mountaineering Axe has a rubber coated aluminum shaft to improve your grip and insulate your hands on the way to the top. A hot forged steel head and adze ensure plenty of durability so as to be able to handle the abuse of life in the mountains you won't need to re sharpen it every time you head out for some peak bagging. Petzl also curved the upper shaft for improved clearance on steep terrain so you can take it on technical routes instead of only walk ups. A stainless steel bottom spike enables easy plunging into all but the iciest of footing. With carabiner clips on the top and bottom, this axe can be used easily and efficiently as an anchor system.