Hummingbird Ice Axe
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Hummingbird Ice Axe
45cm
415 North Lake Boulevard
415 North Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City CA 96145
United States
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- 10 day return policy. Free return shipping.
- Items must be unused, and in their original packaging with tags to be eligible for return or exchange.
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- Best Use Ski Touring | Mountaineering
- Weight 230g
- Shaft Legth 45cm, 50cm
- Materials Aluminum/Titanium
Features
Ultralight at just 230g (50cm), the Hummingbird ice axe is ideal for technical mountaineering, high-alpine skiing or competitive ski mountaineering.
Its titanium head is as light as aluminum but as solid as steel. Its aluminum shaft promises extreme lightness and solidity. The Hummingbird is available in two lengths: 45 or 50cm, ISMF-approved for ski mountaineering competitions.
Its design makes it one of the lightest and most efficient ice axes on the market.
- Ultralight titanium head.
- Aircraft grade anodized, sandblasted aluminum curved shaft.
- Dual-textured grip.
- Pick and adze protectors included.
- Sliding pommel not included.
- Weight: 230g (50 cm) / 212g (45cm)
- Type 1/B
- Conform to the CE / EN 13 089 ice axes certification
- Conform to the ISMF regulations (50cm)
- Designed & assembled in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ideal for High-Alpine Skiing, Ski touring, Ski Mountaineering competition, Mountaineering
Technical Specs
| Weight | 230g |
|---|---|
| Shaft Length | 45cm, 50cm |
| Best Use | Ski Touring | Mountaineering |
| Materials | Aluminum/Titanium |
| Shaft Shape | Curved |
| Tool Type | Adze |
Shipping & Returns
We offer free shipping on orders over $100. Most orders ship within 3 days or less.
Returns are accepted within 10 days of purchase, or within 10 days of receiving your online order. Items must be unused, with original tags attached and in original packaging.
Sale items, climbing and mountaineering gear, avalanche safety equipment, and demo gear are final sale and not eligible for return.
Need help? Email info@alpenglowsports.com or call (530) 583-6917.
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AI FAQs
AI generated FAQs about the Hummingbird Ice Axe
Will this ice axe work for the type of climbing I'm planning to do?
The Hummingbird is built for technical mountaineering, high-alpine skiing, ski touring, and ski mountaineering competition. Its ultralight 45 cm and 50 cm format is especially suited to fast-and-light alpine and ski-mountaineering objectives.
Will this axe tire out my arm, or is it balanced well enough for all-day use?
The Hummingbird weighs 212 g in 45 cm and 230 g in 50 cm, giving you an exceptionally light axe to carry. Its ultralight construction is designed to reduce carried weight on long alpine, touring, and ski-mountaineering days.
What should I expect to get in the box?
The Hummingbird includes pick and adze protectors. A sliding pommel is not included, while the supplied protectors cover the pick and adze for transport and storage.
Should I go with a straight shaft or a curved one, and how does it change what I can do?
The Hummingbird uses an aircraft-grade anodized, sandblasted aluminum curved shaft. This curved-shaft axe is intended for technical mountaineering, high-alpine skiing, ski touring, and ski mountaineering competition.