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Apex - Adze – ice axe
Apex – ice axe
Apex - Hammer – ice axe
Apex – ice axe

Apex

$419.99
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The Apex Re-Defined.

All round tool ideal for technical mountaineering, ice climbing, and mixed climbing.

The proven apex design has seen some refinements, with an improved swing thanks to less weight in the handle and tube and refined shaft geometry.

FEATURES

New and improved

The new Apex boasts excellent balance for ice climbing – improvements owed to less weight in the handle and tube, making it more top heavy. Pick weights are included, allowing the user to further tune the axe’s swing.

The refined shaft geometry also gives greater clearance and stability on steep terrain.

Durable and strong shaft

The shaft tube may be lighter, but durability and robust construction are still a priority for the Apex. Our tried and tested dual rivet and glue construction method is used on both the head and handle.

Improved lower rest and spike

Lighter one piece handle, lower rest and spike improves balance and swing. Additional spikes in lower trigger improve stability. Large clip in hole for Phantom, Phantom HMS and Shadow carabiners.

Modular pick system

The Type 2 T rated picks are modular and customisable to your needs. The Apex comes with the Ice Pick with either Compact Hammer or Adze. DMM offers three interchangeable picks, two hammers and one adze.

PICK FEATURES

1: Head

  • Ice: Smooth head to improve in-hand comfort.
  • Ice Tech and Dry: Chicken head for additional bite and stability during stein pulls and
    when the axe is inverted on less steep ground.

2: Chamfer

  • Ice and Ice Tech: Full top edge chamfer to improve penetration and removal from ice.
  • Dry: Chamfered at tip to improve penetration and removal from ICE at tip, but not running full length to improve durability when use against rock.

3: Modular pick system

  • Ice, Ice Tech, and Dry: Washer free, trochoid tool interface for long lasting secure and precise hammer and adze connection.

4: Pick Tapering

  • Ice and Ice Tech: Thickness tapers from 3.9mm at head to 3mm at tip.
  • Dry: No pick taper. 3.9mm thickness throughout for strength, stiffness and durability in aggressive use. The dry pick also has 1mm extra depth for added strength.

5: Tip

  • Ice: Optimised tip for penetration and durability.
  • Ice Tech: Pointier tip to compensate for steeper pick angle.
  • Dry: Hooked tip for stable placements on small edges.

6: Cauliflower spike

  • Ice Tech: Additional large spike for hooking large ice features.

Apex

Modular pick system

Allows for choice of picks, and interchangeable adze/hammer.

Apex

Handle

• Removeable upper rest.
• Textured over moulding for insulation and grip.
• Carabiner clipping point.
• Added spikes on lower rest for stability.

Apex

Shaft

Strong, durable and 70g lighter than the previous Apex design.

Tech Specs

Product Name Product Code Colour Length Weight Certification
Apex Adze A0491 Red 50cm 559 g EN13089:2011+A1:2015 Type 2
Apex Hammer A0492 Red 50cm 559 g EN13089:2011+A1:2015 Type 2
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