17th October 2023
Salewa Alpine-Tec Axe review
The sharpest tool in the shed but with some downsides, David Lintern reviews the Salewa Alpine-Tec ice axe.
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17th October 2023
The sharpest tool in the shed but with some downsides, David Lintern reviews the Salewa Alpine-Tec ice axe.
17th October 2023
This ice axe is a superb weight for a T-rated axe, equally at home walking or on steeper ground, with one caveat according to David Lintern.
17th October 2023
David Lintern recommends this as an ‘in case’ axe which is lightweight to carry but a touch underpowered on steep ground.
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