Salewa North-x Hammer Ice Axe

From Outland USA

The North-X-Hammer axe is a versatile, ergonomic ice tool with a pick and adze for technical mountaineering, climbing in steep mixed terrain, ice climbing and glacier crossings. Its stand-out feature is the special sliding, easy-adjust hand rest. When plunging in steep firn, the hand rest slides upwards as you climb to promote energy-saving movement and a more rapid ascent. If you are on steep rock or ice, it locks when loaded for maximum support. In addition, the elasticated webbing anchor leash (5 kN breaking strength) integrated in the moving hand rest enables fast and secure shaft-placement self-belaying.