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CAMP USA Corsa Ice Axe

Item #CMP0054 | 17 in Stock

I am 5'10" and measure 27 inches (68.5 cm) from my fingertips...

By Ranked #237 - Backcountry Snowboarding April 23, 2009

I am 5'10" and measure 27 inches (68.5 cm) from my fingertips to the ground - wearing ski boots. If using this axe for ski moutaineering and touring, what length do you recommend?

Thanks -

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By Backcountry.com Sponsored Athlete Ranked #1041 - Backcountry Snowboarding April 27, 2009

For ski mountaineering and ski touring I almost ALWAYS prefer a shorter axe. The times you are using it are less frequent and it is almost always when you are on steep terrain, so the need for a longer axe is reduced. Go with a 50-55cm axe. I am 6'2" and I would use a 50, just because then it is lighter and stores in less space when you are travelling.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Aluminum 
Length:
50cm, 60cm, 70cm 
Shaft Rating:
B 
Recommended Use:
Glacier travel, ski mountaineering 
Weight:
7.2oz (205g) 
Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
United States 

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