Product DescriptionThe REI Brenva ice axe's lightweight design can best be appreciated at high altitudes where every gram feels like a kilo.Features*Hot-forged, nickel chromoly steel head with classic positive angle shape
*provides lasting bite and chopping power
*Lithe 7075-series aluminum shaft wields easily for superb control
*Nickel chromoly spike plunges easily into hard-packed ice and snow
*An excellent choice for classic alpine routes and technical usage on ice falls and chutes(couloirs, goulottes)
DetailsWeight 520 grams
Pick shape Classic/positive tip
Material Nickel Chromoly steel head and spike/7075-series aluminum shaf
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Reviews
| Grampahawk | light and basic | | 
Hasn't voted | Bought one for my son for the White Mountains.It's nice and light and very usable for self arrest. The finish has held up nicely also. It does not scratch easily. But I find it too light for any serious chopping.I actually tried using it to break up an ice dam that was forming on my roof last winter, but had to switch to a hammer. | | Posted Apr 14, 2008 6:53 pm |
| TacoDelRio | Neat | | 
Voted 4/5 | My experience is limited, but I really like this axe. It plunges well, holds an edge nicely, feels very solid, and is comfortable to carry. REI keeps the price at a good level. | | Posted May 19, 2008 8:13 am |
| terratomah | Made by Grivel | | Hasn't voted | It must be made by Grivel as it's almost exactly like the discontinued Air Tech but without the rubber grip. For some reason it feels a bit heavier even though without the grip it should technically be lighter. | | Posted Aug 2, 2008 10:04 pm |
| Tsuyoshi | solid | | 
Voted 4/5 | this was my first ice axe. i used it for long glacier slogs, snow couloir climbing and approaches to alpine rock routes. it does what an ice axe is supposed to do and all with confidence. the steel head takes a real beating before it needs sharpening and the shaft plunges well in soft and hard snow. the weight is descent but the added durability makes this a great axe if you only want to have one tool that does a variety of jobs.
i now use a air tech evo which is lighter (i have the shortest version 52 cm) and fully t rated. my brenva comes out when i'm taking a friend who doesn't have an ice axe.
overall, a solid performer for a great price! | | Posted Mar 16, 2009 4:52 am |
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