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Grivel Air Tech Evo Ice Axe w/ Easy Slider
Does this come with the easy slider and stretch leash like on...
By Shane
Ranked #489 - Backcountry Snowboarding
March 31, 2011
Does this come with the easy slider and stretch leash like on Grivel's website or does it come with a long leash as in this picture?
Also, I've been using a 70cm Raven but plan to do some steeper routes. I see this axe comes in shorter sizes than the Raven. What are people's recommendations on length for the bent shaft axes?
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By Jeremy Stoshick
Ranked #18 - Backcountry Snowboarding
April 15, 2011
Length of shaft depends on your height - the steeper terrain you go, generally, the shorter the axe you use. An easy way to measure for an axe is to hold it while standing relaxed. The spike at the bottom should barely touch the ground when you stand fully upright with your arms at your sides. Positive clearance picks offer a bit better performance for ice - ie: your bent shaft and pick affect this. The pic is the older generation of Grivel's axe - this axe should come with the current slider.
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