Answer by Joshua for Any reasons not to use 30-year-old ice axe?
I use an axe far older than that as my primary axe. In my opinion, modern ice axes are made too short. Besides, I can get a grip on wood better than the modern materials.One thing of key note, test the...
View ArticleAnswer by ShemSeger for Any reasons not to use 30-year-old ice axe?
From a safety perspective, there's no reason why you couldn't use that axe. But if it was mine, I'd probably have it hung up on the wall as an heirloom, or in a display case with photos of my Dad...
View ArticleAnswer by imsodin for Any reasons not to use 30-year-old ice axe?
For a guided glacier tour: No reason - go ahead and use it.I would not worry about resharpening, as from your description there are no steep ice sections on the route. If there are and you like using...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Any reasons not to use 30-year-old ice axe?
I'll be doing a guided tour which includes going up a steep slope on a glacier, therefore I need an ice axe. I could rent one for a couple of bucks from the tour organizers, but I was wondering if...
View Article
