Grivel Nepal S.A.

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The Nepal S.A. is a mountaineering axe/piolet made by Grivel. It hasn't been rated yet. Be the first to write a review.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Grivel Nepal S.A. Ice Axe is ideal for non-technical snow and glacier travel. A slight curve in the shaft allows you to place the spike more perpendicular to the slope for a secure placement in cane position. It also aids self-arrest by giving you an arch that's easier to push your chest against to anchor yourself securely. Perfect for beginning climbers and schools, the Nepal S.A's shaft curve speeds your learning curve."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Grivel Nepal S.A. Ice Axe (Spring 2008) The Nepal S.A. by Grivel mates a standard Nepal head to a shaft that is slightly curved over its entire length. S.A. is shorthand for self-arrest and this axe was specifically designed to improve security while descending a snow slope -- when most falls occur -- and to arrest a slide more aggressively if the climber does fall. When a climber is descending, facing out, and holding the axe in the arrest position the shallow curve throughout the length of the shaft allows the axe to be driven in to a more secure position. Once placed, the curved shaft offers more holding power than a straight shaft; resistance is perpendicular to applied force so the geometry of a curved shaft is better than straight since the shaft s final position has more snow between it and failure. That same curve gives the pick a more aggressive bite when the climber pulls outward on the lower part of the shaft during an actual self-arrest. The axe is B-rated and features a forged and welded, carbon steel head mated to light alloy shaft. It is delivered with the Long Leash. Specs & Tech: Blade: classic, negative Materials: carbon steel Construction: hot-forged blade, welded adze CE - Shaft Resistance: 270 kg B"