Thread: MTN Stick - Extendable Walking/Ice Axe Combo

Anyone using one of these?

www.mtn.co.nz/product/mtnstick


Thoughts? Kuiu use to see a good looking telescopic ice axe but can't find it now.

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Anyone using one of these?

www.mtn.co.nz/product/mtnstick


Thoughts? Kuiu use to see a good looking telescopic ice axe but can't find it now.

I believe they say not to use as a serious ice axe. Cool bit of kit though.

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Anyone using one of these?

www.mtn.co.nz/product/mtnstick


Thoughts? Kuiu use to see a good looking telescopic ice axe but can't find it now.

I believe they say not to use as a serious ice axe. Cool bit of kit though.

Actually scratch that misread that abit

Yeah I don't need a full on ice axe - afraid of heights LOL...but this is a good looking but of kit. I have CF walking sticks and thought I'd never use them but they are great.

96cm is a pretty short walking pole...

I also wonder how solid it would be as a walking stick at full extension...

personally I think you'd be better off with Kahtoola microsipkes and a genuine ice axe. Ice axes need to be short to work - from hand at side to around your ankle... I'm 1.75m and correct ice axe size for me is 65cm

I like the general idea but the ones I've seen advertised don't seem to be made strong enough for the times you suddenly REALLY need one (lack of a proper rating which ice axes are required to have), and that one isn't really any lighter than many ice axes (though a bit longer for walking if you're tall).

Better off with something like this IMO: https://www.bivouac.co.nz/brands/bla...info\.overview and if you're mostly using it for walking/easy terrain then go for a long size - shorter axes and technical reverse-curve picks aren't needed unless you're bashing up steep stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Stubai-Tour-L...XHC?th=1&psc=1

Oops. This one:

https://www.ebay.com/p/Stubai-Tour-L...5cm/1507801661

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

Oops. This one:

https://www.ebay.com/p/Stubai-Tour-L...5cm/1507801661

That one has the certified rating so should be stronger (B-rated is the same as most regular 'walking' type ice axes, T-rated is a level up for technical climbing and belaying off etc). You could still get a regular axe of similar weight for much less money, but if you really want the adjustable length its probably a better option than the MTN one.

Personally I just use light walking poles for the walking and carry ice axe etc as well if I think I might need it for snow and ice. My light walking axe is under 400g so not too much weight to strap on your pack on for a might-need-it trip, I also have heavier technical axes for steep stuff but thats another story, they haven't been used in a while.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

That one has the certified rating so should be stronger (B-rated is the same as most regular 'walking' type ice axes, T-rated is a level up for technical climbing and belaying off etc). You could still get a regular axe of similar weight for much less money, but if you really want the adjustable length its probably a better option than the MTN one.

Personally I just use light walking poles for the walking and carry ice axe etc as well if I think I might need it for snow and ice. My light walking axe is under 400g so not too much weight to strap on your pack on for a might-need-it trip, I also have heavier technical axes for steep stuff but thats another story, they haven't been used in a while.

And my walking stick is 180grams so that package is hardly heavier than the MTN Stick

Yep, bloody good piece of kit. Love mine, wouldn't go anywhere hunting without it. I use the Large version and im 6ft.

Very very solid as a walking stick when fully extended. I've put a lot of weight on this, fully loaded pack with meat & bull cape etc. Tough as nails piece of kit. Also use it to assist crossing rivers too.

I'd only need the regular version I suspect. Damn it. Cheers @hotsoup

Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

I'd only need the regular version I suspect. Damn it. Cheers @hotsoup

Is it to help you get up off the couch?

Was going to give to you so you can get to the computer quicker for your trolling! Ordered the regular. You can fieldtest for me.

Originally Posted by hotsoup

Yep, bloody good piece of kit. Love mine, wouldn't go anywhere hunting without it. I use the Large version and im 6ft.

Very very solid as a walking stick when fully extended. I've put a lot of weight on this, fully loaded pack with meat & bull cape etc. Tough as nails piece of kit. Also use it to assist crossing rivers too.

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@hotsoup how do you like the Ribelle and which ones did you get?