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Blue Ice Bluebird

Size: 60cm

The Blue Ice Bluebird is a lightweight, classic mountaineering ice axe that oozes both quality and a clean minimalist design.

The Bluebird is the brand's classic do-it-all piolet. Designed, built and refined for steep ice and snow, this forged stainless steel ice axe is the culmination of decades of inspiration and experience. 10% lighter than its predecessor, this beautiful piece of gear will accompany you on countless high mountain adventures, endure limitless abuse, and still be worth placing above your mantle in the future when you are sharing stories with your grandkids

Ideal uses: Classic alpine routes, ski mountaineering, glacier travel, expeditions

Features

  • Hot forged stainless steel ergonomic head
  • Aircraft grade anodised, sandblasted aluminium curved shaft
  • Dual-textured grip
  • Sliding pommel included
  • Pick, adze and spike protectors included

Specification

  • Conform to the CE / EN 13 089 ice axes certification
  • Forged in France, designed & assembled in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
  • Ideal uses: Mountaineering, Ski touring
  • Weight: 356g (45cm); 368g (49cm) / 383g (54cm) / 404g (60cm)

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    Martin C.
    Blue Ice Bluebird

    This axe is about 100 grams lighter than my very old Grivel. I thought what difference would there be The bluebird is beautifully made and swings beautifully too. It seems a shame to get it all scratched up!

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    Martin Clayton
    Blue Ice Bluebird

    This axe is about 100+ grams lighter than my very old Grivel. I thought what difference would there be? The bluebird is beautifully made and swings beautifully too. It seems a shame to get it all scratched up!