- VERSATILE: The SUM'TEC ice axe adapts easily to any mountaineering activity, from classic to technical. The pick is tapered for easy penetration in any ice while the shaft's steel spike offers support in piolet-canne mode.
- ADAPTABLE: The interchangeable picks and TRIGREST handrest allows the SUM'TEC to adapt to different objectives and climbing modes.
- LIGHTWEIGHT: The SUM'TEC weighs only 470 grams. It's light enough for longer treks and climbs and you can add weights (sold separately) to improve the anchoring qualities.
- EASY TO USE: The shaft is curved enough for efficient anchoring while still protecting the hand but straight enough for efficient planting into snow.
- OPTIONS: Choose between PANNE adze or MARTEAU hammer versions.
Modular Ice Ax For Technical Mountaineering. The Ice Ax Sum'Tec Is An Example Of Versatility: It Easily Adapts To All The Classic Climbs From Climbing To The Technician. Its Modularity Allows You To Optimize It According To The Objectives. The Trigrest Support Adjustable Without Tools And Compatibility With The Majority Of Petzl Accessories (Pur'Ice Blade And Dry, Masselottes .) Required To Ensure The Effectiveness Difficult Passages. Technicality: Ice Blade Tapered At The Tip For Easy Penetration Into All Types Of Ice, - The Trigrest Support Allows To Adjust, Quickly And Without Tools, The Hand Position Or Index In Traction Position, - Handle With Steel Tip For Solid Supports Such As Ice Ax Stick. Versatility: - Curved Handle That Ensures A Good Anchoring Effect, Protecting Hand, - Handle Straight Enough To Plant The Ice Ax In The Snow Efficiently And Remain Comfortable Progression. Total Modularity Of The Ice Ax: - Interchangeability Of The Blades To Adapt To Various Uphill Targets, - Interchangeable Shovel And Hammer, - Addition Of Balancing Weights (Optional) To Improve The Quality Of Anchoring, - Compatibility Of Accessories With Petzl Quark Ice Axes, Nomic And Ergo. - Available In Two Versions: Shovel Or Hammer.