Lightness and comfort: - the upper part of the pick offers excellent grip (comfortable supporting surface) - the pick and the shaft are lighter, yet extremely robust
Very good anchoring qualities in hard snow and ice, thanks to: - the profile of the pick, for sure and stable anchoring - the toothed steel pick, thinner and durable at the tip (3 mm) - the stainless steel spike, for very good penetration in hard snow
High strength and practical aspects: - high-quality steel pick (identical to picks of technical ice axes) - very strong steel adze with with an edge designed for efficient cutting of steps - head and spike equipped with holes for clipping a carabiner or attaching a sling - high-quality aluminum shaft (7075 aluminum, used in aeronautics), with anodized finish for excellent rust protection - handle cut into the shaft provides better grip when used for technical ice climbing
