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Grivel Matrix Light Ice Tool - 2007

Grivel Matrix Light Ice Tool - 2007

Item #GRV0064|Out of Stock

2007 Model No Longer Available

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Grivel Matrix Light Ice Tool - 2007

The Grivel Matrix Light Ice Tool's 18oz weight makes the cut as a “just in case” second tool for mountaineering, and the hot-forged pick easily handles technical alpine pitches. A curved upper shaft gives this Grivel tool enough clearance to deal with ice bulges and mixed terrain without inhibiting its ability to plunge into hard snow on a summit ridge. The Matrix Light Ice Tool's X Monster head takes a serious beating without concern, and the micro hammer dishes out the beating when it's time to drive pickets for fixed ropes or crevasse rescue.

Bottom Line: Stop carrying heavy tools into the mountains and get yourself the Grivel Matrix Light Ice Tool.

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Do you carry this with an adze?

Do you carry this with an adze?

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July 7, 2008

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Rating for this product: 4

Great on ice, not so good for plunging

By:
November 18, 2008

This tool works really well on alpine ice. It is much lighter than traditional ice tools yet plenty durable and the X-Monster pick excels. Due to the straight lower shaft it can be also used for plunging into the snow but here it does not perform as well as a traditional ice axe: The shaft bend is substantial so the tool tends to rotate around its shaft axis when pulled on. (In contrast, Air Tech Evo does not do it.) Also, the pick is very tall so it is harder to grip if you have smaller hands. Of course none of these matter much if you plan to use it mostly as an ice tool.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shaft] aluminum; [Pick] steel 
Length:
50cm 
Pick Included:
X Monster 
Leash Included:
No 
Weight:
18oz (520g) 
Recommended Use:
Alpine climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
United States 

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