Thread: Crampons and Ice Axe

Originally Posted by ebf

Nope

Ice axes are designed to be used on the uphill side, so generally need to be shorter than you think. The traditional way to work out the size is if you have your hand relaxed by your side, with palm on top of the axe, the spike should be around your ankle. I'm 175cm tall and use a 60cm axe (that's the length of the shaft, excluding the spike and the head).

I used that method and ended up with a 70cm axe. I’m about 187cm tall

Originally Posted by kukuwai

Where did you find the clearance sale bro ?

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Bivouac in Palmerston North had the snaggletooth pro crampons on clearance for half price mate

Originally Posted by stagstalker

I used that method and ended up with a 70cm axe. I’m about 187cm tall

sounds about right. it will feel weird and short when you play with it on flat ground, but once you get onto the steep stuff it starts making sense.