Gear Notes
• Weight 590 grams , 65 cm
A superbly crafted axe, great for all mountain terrain, with a strong, forged-steel head.
The Glencoe is appropriate for all types of mountaineering, even the steeps. The only missing feature for overhead swinging is a rubber grip on the lower shaft. This, however, cuts down on weight and makes for easier plunging. To allow for some grip, subtle indentations have been introduced along the shaft’s lower section. The tip of the head is relatively aggressive, for good penetration of harder snow and ice.
Flush steel spike.
Forged-steel head.
Lightening holes keep the axe’s weight low and provide leash attachment points.
Aluminum shaft.
Leash not included.
Available in 65, 70, 75, 80, and 85cm lengths.
CE certified to technical axe standard.
Made in UNITED KINGDOM
Peak Freak - Sep 21, 2002 10:01 am - Voted 5/5
Untitled ReviewThe first trip I took it on, it felt great, and one of my buddies (who is way more of a gearhead than I am) had the same axe, thus reinforcing my choice.