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Review by livextreme41
Jun. 15, 2009 | | Good: my favorite alpine tool. I have not used another more versatile tool. The shaft has adequate clearance for steep ice, but the straight shaft for plunging into snow is a nice relief amongst tools with a savage bend to them. It's a classic design that i still find useful. With a deep plunge in good snow, i will supplement an anchor with the oversized clip point in the head. Included leash is nice, wish more companies did this. This is my wife's preferred choice when she climbs with me. Bad: not the best at anything, not the worst at anything. It's a solid tool, i have no complaints Alternatives: the closest to this would be the old Black Diamond shrike or the Black Diamond Venom, the venom has a similar design, with a longer shaft, and length options, it also has the Option for a more classic pick design for self arrest if you're wanting an aggressive mountaineering axe. |
Read 9 Reviews | Add a Review | | Shaft Material | Aluminum | | Shaft Rating | N/A | | Weight (g) | 590 | | Head Material | Steel |
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Average Rating: 4.6 based on 9 Reviews
Cred: 2436 | Review by livextreme41 on Jun. 15, 2009  | my favorite alpine tool. I have not used another more versatile tool. The shaft has adequate clearance for steep ice, but the straight shaft for plunging into snow is a nice relief amongst tools with a savage bend to them. It's a classic design that i still find useful. With a deep plunge in good snow, i will supplement an anchor with the oversized clip point in the head. Included leash is nice, wish more companies did this. This is my wife's preferred choice when she climbs with me. |
 | not the best at anything, not the worst at anything. It's a solid tool, i have no complaints |
 | the closest to this would be the old Black Diamond shrike or the Black Diamond Venom, the venom has a similar design, with a longer shaft, and length options, it also has the Option for a more classic pick design for self arrest if you're wanting an aggressive mountaineering axe. |
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Cred: 1390 |  Review by Keese on Dec. 19, 2007 | An old axe but still favored in all sorts of conditions of vertical water ice too mountaineering. The straight shaft is great for mountaineering while the curved head and all make it a classic ice tool. |
| Not a dedicated sicky waterice tool, for sure. |
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Cred: 68 | Review by Grivel G12 on Aug. 08, 2008 | Great all around alpine tool |
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| Image |  | | Name | Aztar | | Brand | Petzl | | Lowest Price | 189 | | Shaft Material | Aluminum | | Shaft Rating | N/A | | Weight (g) | 590 | | Head Material | Steel |
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From Moosejaw:
ALL CLIMBING SALES ARE FINAL. The Aztar P Ice Tool by Petzl is a multi-purpose tool for use in alpine or ice climbing. FEATURES of the Aztar P Ice Tool by Petzl - Placement efficiency:
- Thin, forged, finely worked pick for hard ice
- Steep angled first tooth for thin ice and hooking
- Curved upper shaft for ease of placement and hooking
- Small-diameter molded elastomer handle ensures an excellent grip and insulation
- Good penetration of the shaft for hard snow: straight bottom shaft for piolet cane usage or as a dead man anchor
- Equipped with Free lock leash, which is tightened and loosened with a simple rotation of the wrist
- Adze or hammer versions available
- Good penetration of the shaft for hard snow: straight bottom shaft for piolet canne usage or as a deadman anchor
- Included BLUEICE pick for placement efficiency: thin, forged, finely worked pick for hard ice; steep angled first tooth for thin ice and hooking
SPECIFICATIONS: - Blue ice pick (type B) included
- FREELOCK leash included
- 3-year guarantee
- Interchangeable pick
- Shaft type T
- Length: 50 cm
- Weight: 590 g
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From Karst Sports:
The Aztar is a technical axe for use in alpine or ice climbing. - Placement efficiency:
- thin pick forged specifically for hard ice
- steep angled first tooth for thin ice and small edges
- Better placements and hooking due to a curved top shaft
- A wide adze for chopping hard snow and clearing ice formations
- Thin handle ensures an excellent grip with elastomer for insulation
- Good penetration of the shaft for hard snow: straight bottom shaft (walking axe, dead man)
- Fixed head allowing for a lighter tool
- Equipped with FREELOCK leash, which is tightened and loosened with a simple rotation of the wrist
Technical specifications: Equiped with the BLUEICE pick (type B). Interchangeable pick. Shaft type T. 50 cm. Color: grey shaft, orange grip. CE - UIAA ManufacturerPetzlManufacturer Part #U10 PModel #U10 PSKU #96324UPC3342540055346EAN3342540055346GenderAge GroupCountry of OriginFranceWarrantyManufacturer 3-year guarantee Was this useful? Yes | No
From Gear Express:
Petzl - Charlet Aztar Adze w/ Freelock LeashThis technical ice tool from Petzl Charlet rrepresents and incredible value. Complete with leashes, this is a technical axe for use in alpine or ice climbing. Hammer head for ice screwing. Placement efficiency: thin pick, forged specifically for hard ice, steep angled first tooth for thin ice and small edges. Better placements and hooking due to a curved shaft. The thin handle ensures an excellent grip with elastomer for insulation. Good penetration of the shaft for hard snow: straight bottom shaft (walking axe, dead man). Fixed head allowing for a lighter tool. Equipped with FREELOCK leash, which is tightened and loosened with a simple rotation of the wrist. Technical specifications:- Equiped with the BLUEICE pick (type B).
- Interchangeable pick.
- Shaft type T.
- 50 cm.
- Color: grey shaft, orange grip.
- CE - UIAA
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From Summit Hut:
Description The Aztar from Petzl is a technical mountaineering tool for snow, ice, and mixed terrain with an adze head. Features - Thin, forged, finely worked pick for hard ice
- Steep angled fi rst tooth for thin ice and hooking
- Curved upper shaft for ease of placement and hooking
- Small-diameter molded elastomer handle ensures an excellent grip and insulation
- Good penetration of the shaft for hard snow: straight bottom shaft for piolet canne usage or as a deadman anchor
- Equipped with FREELOCK leash, which is tightened and loosened with a simple rotation of the wrist.
- Interchangeable pick
- Hammer version also available
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From Appalachian Outdoors:
The Petzl Aztar's versatile design keeps you swinging over steep glacier routes and hard waterfall ice. Interchangeable, forged-steel pick is shaped for optimal penetration in hard ice. The shaft is curved at the top for easier hooking and precise, no-knuckle-bashing placements. Straighter shaft base and hard steel point work together to penetrate hard snow quickly when you're working on your French technique. Ergonomically curved handle sits well in your hand with each throw. Fixed hammer head lets you pound in pickets and pitons quickly; open head design is easy to clip when using the hammer to improve a belay. Freelock leash included. Was this useful? Yes | No
From Wilderness Exchange:
Petzl AZTAR Hammer A multi-purpose tool for use in alpine or ice climbing. Placement efficiency: Thin, forged, finely worked pick for hard ice, Steep angled first tooth for thin ice and hooking. Curved upper shaft for ease of placement and hooking. Small-diameter molded elastomer handle ensures an excellent grip and insulation. Good penetration of the shaft for hard snow: straight bottom shaft for piolet canne usage or as a deadman anchor. Equipped with FREELOCK leash, which is tightened and loosened with a simple rotation of the wrist. BLUEICE pick (type B) included Interchangeable pick Shaft type T Length: 50 cm Weight: 590 g Was this useful? Yes | No
From Backcountry Gear:
Model: Aztar Designer: Petzl Tent Weight: 590g Length: 50cm Was this useful? Yes | No
From Backcountry:
Material: Aluminum Length: 50cm Pick Included: Blueice (B-rated) Recommended Use: Technical alpine climbing Weight: 20oz, 590g Warranty: 3 Years Country of Origin: China Was this useful? Yes | No |
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