Salewa North X Ice Axe, Night, Unisex

Salewa North X Ice Axe. Conquer any alpine challenge with the SALEWA North X ice axe. This versatile, T-rated tool is engineered for technical mountaineering, ice climbing, and mixed terrain. Its innovative, easy-adjust sliding hand rest adapts to your ascent, providing energy-saving movement or secure locking support. With a hot-forged steel pick, 20° offset aluminum shaft, and a replaceable steel tip for superior grip, the North X offers balanced swings and precise placements. An integrated leash ensures fast self-belaying. Its modular design allows for interchangeable pick and head options (adze included, hammer optional), making it your ultimate adaptable climbing partner. Experience comfort and confidence with its insulated grip and ergonomic build. This versatile, all-purpose mountain tool is praised for its lightweight design and solid, high-quality construction. It´s an excellent hybrid ice axe, functional for everything from glacier crossings and anchoring to more technical ice climbing and dry tooling. Users highlight its comfortable, good grip and the revolutionary sliding leash. The straight pick provides excellent self-arrest performance, and its elegant design looks even better in person. SALEWA North X Ice Axe – Your Versatile Partner for Technical Mountaineering and Ice ClimbingMaster the mountains with the SALEWA North X, a masterfully engineered ice axe designed for the modern alpinist. Whether you´re navigating challenging glacier crossings, ascending steep mixed terrain, or tackling vertical ice, the North X provides the perfect blend of performance, versatility, and ergonomic comfort. This is not just an ice axe, it´s a reliable extension of your will, built to perform in the most demanding high-alpine environments and certified as a Type 2 (T-rated) tool for maximum security. Its aggressive design and intelligent features ensure you have the confidence and capability to push your limits on any objective.The North-X Axe is a versatile, ergonomic ice tool with a pick and adze for technical mountaineering, climbing in steep mixed terrain, ice climbing and glacier crossings. Its stand-out feature is the special sliding, easy-adjust hand rest.When plunging in steep firn, the hand rest slides upwards as you climb to promote energy-saving movement and a more rapid ascent.If you are on steep rock or ice, it locks when loaded for maximum support.In addition, the elasticated webbing anchor leash integrated in the moving hand rest enables fast and secure shaft-placement for self-belaying. The hot-forged steel pick and 20° offset 7075 aluminium shaft guarantee a balanced swing action and secure, precise placement on all types of rock and ice.And the insulated synthetic grip provides effective protection from the cold – a real bonus on longer routes.For extra safety on the descent, the North-X has a replaceable steel tip at the bottom instead of a spike, as it provides a better hold on rock and ice.Engineered for Adaptability and Unwavering PerformanceThe SALEWA North X distinguishes itself through its modular and highly adaptable system. Understanding that no two climbs are the same, this ice axe features an interchangeable pick system, allowing you to tailor your tool for specific conditions, from classic ice to technical dry tooling. The head is also designed to be compatible with either the included adze for chopping steps and clearing placements, or an optional hammer for driving pitons, making it a true do-it-all solution for complex routes. This T-rated construction of both the pick and shaft guarantees the strength required for building secure belay anchors and handling the high loads of technical climbing.Every element is crafted for efficiency and user confidence. The balanced weight distribution allows for an intuitive, energy-saving swing that bites securely into hard ice and finds purchase on tiny rock edges with minimal effort. The ergonomic design extends through the entire tool, reducing fatigue on long, demanding days in the alpine. The North X is the definitive choice for mountaineers who need a single, reliable tool that adapts to every challenge the mountain presents, from the glacier approach to the technical crux and the safe descent. tradeinn Trekkinn

Precision cast steel head is comfortable to carry in the hand when used for support on ascents and descents Aggressive blade for secure placement in every type of ice and rock Balanced weight and a 20° offset shaft for optimal swinging and efficient belay anchoring