A trekking/ski-touring pole that has a retractable blade in the handle and functions as an ice axe for emergency arrest when this is extracted and locked into place.
Suitable for ice axe arrest and daggering easier alpine climbs and ideal for ski-touring in areas where a fall could result in a potentially serious slide as the bade can be extended or retracted in seconds. It comes with a 75mm basket.
There are two versions available:
Two part pole. Extends to 140cm. Compacts to 82cm. 450g.
Three part pole. Extends to 140cm. Compacts to 69cm. 475g. This version has been made by Grivel especially at the request of Needle Sports.
NB The baskets may not be the same as those illustrated.
Price is per pole.
NB The screw that holds the blade in place can vibrate loose and fall out during use and it is very hard for us to get replacement screws from Grivel. So please make sure this screw is done up tight and check it now and again when skiing.