KNOW HOW TO CHOOSE THE AXES AND CRAMPONS WELL

KNOW HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT ICE AXES AND CRAMPONS

Providing the most suitable equipment for different mountain activities is what motivates us at Petzl every day! For this reason, the ice axes and crampons that we develop and sell in our ranges are designed to allow you to progress in different terrains, from hiking on glacial terrain to dry tooling, including more or less technical mountaineering. Each product obviously has its preferred field, but their versatility also allows them to be used for complementary purposes, which we are sure to find on our mountain outings.

Matthias Scherer prepares his equipment at the foot of the Flågbekken icefall in Troms, Norway.

There is a reason why Petzl offers no fewer than ten ice axe models and nine crampon models in its range. Using the right technical equipment for each terrain also means progressing with greater confidence. But making the right choice is not always easy, so here are some guidelines for logically combining Petzl ice axes and crampons as packs depending on the type of activity.

For ski mountaineering

Lightweight, high-performance and easy to use, these ice axes and crampons have all the advantages necessary for safe progress in ski mountaineering.

RIDE GLACIER LITERIDE LEOPARD LLF

GULLY IRVIS HYBRID

Vivian Bruchez on an alpine ascent approach in the Mont-Blanc massif (France).

For progression in snow

Compactness, lightness and simplicity are essential!

GLACIER LEOPARD FL LEOPARD LLF

For the march through glacial terrain

The technicality of the crampons becomes more important to provide greater versatility.

IRVIS VASAK GLACIER

For classic mountaineering

Versatile models for intermediate difficulty routes on varied terrain. High-performance ice axes with a hydroformed shaft and forged head, offering excellent anchoring qualities and suitable for numerous alpine terrain configurations. The crampons are suitable for intermediate difficulty routes, with excellent performance on hard snow slopes.

SUMMIT SUMMIT EVO VASAK

Sophie Moritz masters the mixed terrain typical of mountaineering in the Ecrins massif (France).

For technical mountaineering

High-performance models for difficult routes on snow, ice and mixed terrain. Ergonomic, easy-to-handle ice axes that allow for various grips, with very high ice anchoring qualities. The crampons are equipped with front points to offer excellent penetration in hard ice and stability on mixed terrain.

SUM'TEC QUARK SARKEN LYNX

For ice climbing

High-performance, highly technical ice axes and crampons. The single point allows precise positioning on the smallest supports.

NOMIC DART

Fabian Buhl progresses on the difficult Seebenseefall direct, Wi6+, Ehrwald in Tyrol.

For dry tooling

Highly technical and specific ice axes and crampons. The single point allows precise positioning on the smallest supports.

ERGONOMIC D-LYNX

Jeff Mercier on the roof of Piltdown Man, M12, Haffner Creek Canyon, Alberta, Canadian Rockies.

Binding/Shoe Compatibility

Petzl bindings meet the needs of boots without a rim, with a rear rim, with rear and front rims, and ski boots. Petzl offers the FLEXLOCK and LEVERLOCK FIL bindings, as well as the LEVERLOCK UNIVERSEL option supplied with the FIL FLEX and FIL models for greater versatility.

Source petzl.com