Salewa North-X Ice Axes

The Salewa North-X Axe is an ergonomic and versatile ice tool engineered for technical mountaineering, ice climbing, and glacier travel. With a hot-forged steel pick and available with an adze or hammer, this axe offers a balanced swing and precise placement on all types of rock and ice.

What truly sets the North-X apart is its unique sliding, easy-adjust hand rest. As you climb steep snow, the hand rest moves with you, promoting an energy-saving and faster ascent. On vertical rock or ice, it locks securely in place when loaded, giving you maximum support. The integrated webbing anchor leash provides fast and secure self-belaying.

The 20° offset 7075 aluminium shaft and insulated synthetic grip protect your hands from the cold on longer routes. For added safety on the descent, the axe features a replaceable steel tip instead of a traditional spike, which provides a more secure hold on rock and ice. The North-X is an axe designed for precision, comfort, and safety in challenging alpine environments.

* Axes are sold individually.

Features

• Precision-cast steel head is comfortable to carry in the hand when used for support on ascents and descents
  
• Aggressive blade for secure placement in every type of ice and rock
  
• Balanced weight and a 20° offset shaft for optimal swinging and efficient belay anchoring
  
• Easy-adjust handrest for an improved hold or hand switching in steep terrain (single-handed adjustment, no tools required)
  
• Anchor leash on shaft (5kN tear strength), also suitable for self-belaying
  
• Handrest can move upwards in snow for smooth plunging or to be kept out of the way when building anchors
  
• Synthetic grip provides insulation from the cold
  
• Replaceable hard metal tip at bottom for better grip when moving over icy surfaces
  
• Available with adze and hammer
  
• Spare part /accessory: 1094 PICK GUARD, 1753 SPIKE FOR ICE AXE, 1752 HANDREST FOR ICE AXE, 1744 NORTH-X BLADE, 1743 LEASH

Specification

• Leash Included: Yes
  
• Length: 52.5 cm
• Pick Rating: T (2)
• Shaft Rating: T (2)
• Weight: 540g (per axe)