The shaft’s gentle curve just below the head gives greater clearance and makes anchoring easier on any sort of terrain, whilst the lower straight part of the shaft will penetrate into snow with little effort.
The Air Tech Evo is a T-rated axe. This stands for Technical and refers to its shaft and pick being rated to 400kg.
The head, which is hot forged from a single piece of steel, has become an established alpine classic.
Grivel was founded in 1818 and is the oldest ice axe manufacturer in the world today.
The most advanced axe technology, all in under 500 grams!
Both Axe and Hammer are the same weight.
- Material: Chromolly steel
- Hot Forged: Yes
- Blade Type: Classical positive
- Shovel / Hammer: Shovel
- Horizontal Resistance: 400 T
- Rubber Shaft Sheathing: Friction straps
- Weight 455g
Available lengths: 48 cm, 53 cm, 58 cm, 66 cm
From time-to-time, there can be delays beyond our control. We will do everything within our power to ensure your goods arrive within a reasonable time frame. If you have any queries or issues relating to your order, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We aim to process and dispatch your order as fast as possible, while in most cases this will happen within 24-72 hours, it can take up to 5 days, depending on what is ordered.
After dispatch, delivery is normally overnight within the South Island and 1-2 days within the North Island. Rural addresses could be upto an additional two days.
At this time, we do not offer urgent delivery as a standard freight option, however if you require your order urgently, please contact us before ordering to ensure that we can meet your delivery timeframe.
We aim to deliver your order within the following time-frames:
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Just got back from mount Cook and the ice axe worked amazing light to carry very strong to use great piece of kit
This the perfectly balanced, perfectly crafted, and perfectly performing ice axe for steep terrain.
Bought the longest lenth and it was exactly what I was after.
A superb ice axe - feels great in the hand, well balanced and comfortable (and sharp!). Prompt delivery and efficient service from the Gearshop team.
