The Salewa North-X Axe is an ergonomic and versatile ice tool engineered for technical mountaineering, ice climbing, and glacier travel. With a hot-forged steel pick and available with an adze or hammer, this axe offers a balanced swing and precise placement on all types of rock and ice. What truly sets the North-X apart is its unique sliding, easy-adjust hand rest. As you climb steep snow, the hand rest moves with you, promoting an energy-saving and faster ascent. On vertical rock or ice, it locks securely in place when loaded, giving you maximum support. The integrated webbing anchor leash provides fast and secure self-belaying. The 20° offset 7075 aluminium shaft and insulated synthetic grip protect your hands from the cold on longer routes. For added safety on the descent, the axe features a replaceable steel tip instead of a traditional spike, which provides a more secure hold on rock and ice. The North-X is an axe designed for precision, comfort, and safety in challenging alpine environments. * Axes are sold individually. Features Precision-cast steel head is comfortable to carry in the hand when used for support on ascents and descents Aggressive blade for secure placement in every type of ice and rock Balanced weight and a 20° offset shaft for optimal swinging and efficient belay anchoring Easy-adjust handrest for an improved hold or hand switching in steep terrain (single-handed adjustment, no tools required) Anchor leash on shaft (5kN tear strength), also suitable for self-belaying Handrest can move upwards in snow for smooth plunging or to be kept out of the way when building anchors Synthetic grip provides insulation from the cold Replaceable hard metal tip at bottom for better grip when moving over icy surfaces Available with adze and hammer Spare part /accessory: 1094 PICK GUARD, 1753 SPIKE FOR ICE AXE, 1752 HANDREST FOR ICE AXE, 1744 NORTH-X BLADE, 1743 LEASH Specification Leash Included: Yes Length: 52.5 cm Pick Rating: T (2) Shaft Rating: T (2) Weight: 540g (per axe)
