18th February 2025
Salewa Alpine-X review
The lightweight axe with aggressive pick has some downsides when it comes to climbing and self-arrest.
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Ice axes
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18th February 2025
DMM Spire ice axe review
This axe is refreshingly no-frills and offers great value quality, says Alex Roddie.
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17th February 2025
Grivel Air Tech Light review
The Grivel Air Tech Light has one highlight but is let down in other areas.
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17th February 2025
Petzl Summit ice axe review
Overall, this is a beautiful tool on the technical end of basic mountaineering axes.
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17th February 2025
Black Diamond Raven Pro review
Other than its price, this classic ice axe with some welcome updates has just two minor downsides.
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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
Grivel Evo review
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.
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17th October 2023
DMM Spire Tech review
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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17th October 2023
Petzl Summit Evo review
After extensive gear tests, David Lintern gives this axe his recommendation for non-technical hillwalking with adaptability on steeper ground.
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17th October 2023
Black Diamond Swift review
David Lintern awards the Black Diamond Swift ice axe his 'Best Buy' in tests during winter 2023. Find out why.
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10th November 2021
Review: Climbing Technology Alpin Tour
Lucy Wallace hill tests the Climbing Technology Alpin Tour as part of her review of the best walking axes for 2021.
