A new Evolution of Grivel's famous Air Tech model, this is an alpine axe with vertical tendencies.
Shaft features a gentle curve just below the head, allowing greater clearance and making anchoring easier on any sort of terrain
Lower part of the shaft is straight, enabling easy penetration into snow
Head is hot-forged from a single piece of cro-moly steel for maximum strength; alloy shaft tested to 400kg
Full-length, adjustable leash and lower shaft-grips improve performance as an ice tool
Leash has an attached rubber spike guard which controls the leash and protects your gear during transport
Specifications are based on size 66cm
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rhyang - Sep 3, 2004 1:14 am - Voted 5/5
Untitled ReviewThere are two Evo models that Grivel sells - one with a conventional long leash, and another with what they call a 'slider' - a moveable pinky rest used when swinging the axe for ice climbing (the slider attaches to a spot under the head via a small bungee cord when not in use). I have the slider version, but tied a homemade webbing leash to it for security on glacier slogs and such. The slider is also available as an accessory.
Unlike the original Air Tech, this version does not have a rubber grip. Instead, there is grip tape (a rough sandpaper-like surface) on the lower end of the shaft, where you would grip it while swinging. Some extra adhesive grip tape was included with the axe.