REI Mountain II Axe Ice Tools

REI Mountain II Axe Ice Tools 

DESCRIPTION

Featuring a re-designed pick, the REI Mountain II axe is an excellent value in a UIAA-strength basic ice axe. Features a newly-streamlined, positive-clearance pick for more efficient self arrest. Welded, chrome-moly alloy steel head is heat treated for optimum durability and hardness and magnetic-particle inspected for hidden defects. Beveled edges at pick and adze allow more efficient penetration and removal. Lightweight and strong aluminum alloy shaft features a durable enamel epoxy powder-coat finish.

USER REVIEWS

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[May 02, 2003]
Paul Belitz
Climber

Too heavy, the shaft is too thick, not enough weight in the head, don't buy this axe. Get the BD Raven instead, or go really light and get the Grivel Air Tech or the BD Raven Pro. There are better tools for the money.

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
3
[Feb 23, 2000]
Scott Thompson
Mountaineer

This is great axe. It is perfect for basic mountaineering and snow climbing. Very solid construction and REI's name. I like the fact that they come in many sizes (80cm) for us tall folks. Great price too!

Customer Service

REI's returns policy is awesome--no reciept needed. Never really had to return anything cause of defects, though!

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Dec 22, 1999]
Stephen Younge
Mountaineer

This is a great axe to beat the crap out of. Versitile for day hiking, backpacking, or mountaineering. The only wear and tear that is has sufferred is that some of the plastic at the top of the shaft has broken away while trying to bang in snow pickets. It's a little havy at 1 lb 11 oz.

Similar Products Used:

Stubai Blue Star, which performed almost identically.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
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