REI Brenva Ice Axe
| Page Type | Gear Review |
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| Object Title | REI Brenva Ice Axe |
| Manufacturer | REI |
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| Page Type | Aug 8, 2007 / Aug 8, 2007 |
| Object ID | 3658 |
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Product Description
The 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)
Details
Weight 520 gramsPick shape Classic/positive tip
Material Nickel Chromoly steel head and spike/7075-series aluminum shaf
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Reviews
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Tsuyoshi - Mar 16, 2009 4:52 am - Voted 4/5
solid
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!
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!
Alika - Mar 9, 2010 12:32 pm - Voted 5/5
Solid, Good Price
A solid mountaineering axe for a very good price. Seems to be easier to handle than the CAMP or other basic, cheaper models.
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Grampahawk - Apr 14, 2008 6:53 pm - Voted 4/5
light and basic