Best selling Ice axes
Here you’ll find the best-selling products in the Ice axes category. The ranking is primarily based on sales volume, while also taking factors such as availability, price trends, and overall customer relevance into account. For each product, we provide a short description and the most important insights from customer reviews so you can quickly compare the most popular options. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. Grivel The Machine 3.0 Ice Tool
The Grivel The Machine 3.0 is an ice axe that truly lives up to its name. It represents a completely new generation for technical climbing. For the first time in the history of ice climbing, Grivel presents a shaft and head (for securing the pick) made entirely from a single piece of warm-forged steel. An incredible masterpiece that embodies all the experience in steel forging since 1818 purely from a technical perspective.
Details:
- Replaceable picks that taper to 3 mm at the tip
- Hard 4.2 mm mixed pick
- Shaft length: 48 cm
- Weight: 650 g
- Features a non-slip grip area
- Category: Ice climbing
- Type: T
- Material of pick, shovel, tip: Stainless steel.
2. Petzl Summit Evo
Designed for classic mountaineering, the ice axe Summit Evo is an indispensable companion for all alpine tours. The hydroformed shaft of this lightweight ice axe fits comfortably in the hand. The technical design of the curved shaft provides the necessary clearance for use in steep and icy terrain. The well-balanced forged head allows for good placement. The secure grip of the shaft makes it a precise and efficient ice pick.
What our customers think
Pro
- Quite light
- Good workmanship
3. Petzl Piolet Ride
The Petzl Piolet Ride ice axe in orange is a lightweight aluminum-shaft mountaineering pick for technical ice climbing and alpine tours. With a total length of 45 cm and a weight of just 240 g, this compact model features a hardened steel pick and a blade that offers performance comparable to classic ice climbing tools. The tapered 3 mm pick tip penetrates ice efficiently, while the curved shaft with an ergonomic grip ensures safe handling during technical maneuvers. The compact design with a tapered shaft end allows for secure transport in a backpack and reduces injury risks compared to external attachments. Constructed from durable aluminum and hardened steel components, this unisex tool meets the demands of discerning mountaineers seeking reliable equipment for challenging conditions. The orange color provides high visibility in snowy environments. This successor model to previous Petzl ice axe designs combines refined ergonomics and weight optimization without compromising durability. Suitable for experienced climbers in ice climbing, mixed routes, and alpine expeditions where precise tool placement and reduced fatigue are crucial. The balanced construction enables efficient swinging and placement, while the lightweight profile minimizes overall pack weight during long approaches. Designed for technical performance in cold weather conditions, with materials selected for optimal strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. The integrated design ensures consistent performance across various ice types and climbing situations in mountainous environments.
What our customers think
Pro
- Light.
- Lightweight and easy to stow away
- Cheaper than a Petzl Gully
4. Petzl Gully shovel
Ultralight ice axe for ski touring and technical mountaineering. The Gully ice axe is ideally suited for mountaineering and skiing. The product is manufactured by Petzl.
5. Petzl Quark Schaufel
The Petzl Quark Shovel is a versatile ice tool that is ideal for technical mountaineering and ice climbing. This all-round ice tool combines functionality and user-friendliness to provide reliable performance for both beginners and experienced climbers. With a thoughtful design and high-quality materials, the Quark Shovel is built to meet the demands of challenging ice conditions. The use of aluminum ensures a lightweight feel, while the robust construction guarantees the durability of the tool. Whether climbing steep icefalls or navigating alpine environments, the Quark Shovel offers the necessary support and safety to successfully tackle challenges.
- Versatile for technical mountaineering and ice climbing
- Lightweight aluminum material for optimal handling
- Robust construction for high durability and reliability.
6. Petzl Gully hammer
Ultralight ice axe for ski touring and technical mountaineering. The Gully ice axe is ideal for climbing and skiing. The product is manufactured by Petzl.
7. Petzl Hammer
The Quark Hammer ice pick is ideal for mountaineering. This product is manufactured by Petzl and is designed for both women and men.
8. Petzl Sum Tec
The Sum Tec ice tool from Petzl is your perfect companion for high-altitude climbs or ski mountaineering. The product is made in Europe. The pick of the ice axe is made of steel, and the ice tool features an aluminum shaft.
9. Petzl Summit
The Summit ice axe, designed for classic mountaineering, offers an excellent price-performance ratio. The head and tip of the lightweight axe ensure good placement, while the curved shaft provides the necessary clearance for use in steep and icy terrain. It can be used as a trekking axe, a handrail axe, or as a pull axe in short steep passages. Length: 52 cm.
10. Black Diamond Raven with Grip ice axe
As a traditional ice axe for mountaineering, the Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe with Grip features a new dual-density grip at the bottom of the shaft and an updated slider leash loop for enhanced safety and versatility. The redesigned and lighter Raven with Grip has a precision-cast stainless steel head that offers better ergonomics and more comfort while walking. The updated geometry of the blade and tip ensures better placements and efficient cutting. The newly designed spike provides improved bite and a greater ability to penetrate ice. The durable aircraft-grade aluminum grip has been shaped with a more comfortable trapezoidal cross-section to ensure an optimized hold.
Product features:
- Durable aircraft-grade aluminum grip with trapezoidal cross-section
- Precision-cast, one-piece stainless steel head with large carabiner loop
- Comfortable, molded dual-density grip
- Blade shape and teeth designed to serve as a self-arrest
- Equipped with the updated slider leash loop
- CEN-B certified.
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