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Grivel Alp WingWeight: 26 oz. (w/Easy G leash and Horn) Size: 53 cm Price: $242 (includes Horn) We are very proud of the Alp Wing and Light Wing tools. These aren't waterfall tools adapted to alpinism; we developed this generation of ice tools specifically for technical climbing on all of the world's mountains. The modular head is hot-forged. The shaft permits good "clearance" to overcome any bulges without levering the pick out of the ice. The lower part of the shaft is relatively straight, which penetrates hard snow easily. The natural rubber grip is flush with the shaft. The Easy G leash allows rapid manipulation: brilliant support on steep terrain but quick to open with a gentle sideways pull. It is efficient in the mountains where one continually transitions between the head and shaft of the tool. The Horn supports the hand, protecting it from violent blows against the wall. It also is a safe and balanced support for the ice axe against ice. The Horn can be detached when a completely free spike is requested. The Horn is a must to climb "leashless". Click this link for instructions (.pdf).  |
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