Despite its aggressive appearance, the Apex is comfortable across a wide variety of terrain. The shaft curve has been precisely designed to give clearance and stability on steep ground while remaining effective when plunging, daggering and moving on easier angled snow slopes. Weight - 673g The Apex is fully T rated, and the head and handle are double riveted onto the lightweight aluminium shaft. This robust construction lets the Apex handle the burly nature of winter climbing The hot forged handle also strikes a balance between performance and versatility. A straight design with a spike on the base makes plunging the Apex into snow and ice easy when moving on less steep terrain. The upper and lower hand rests allow hand matching, crucial to the Apex’s performance on steeper ground. Dual handrests for leashless climbing Removable pick weights allow customisable balance High clearance shaft maximises performance on steep terrain Full strength clip in point allows use of axe as an anchor Supplied with Grippy Grip Tape for extra handle grip and insulation Shaft and picks T rated for durability Picks laser cut from steel for strength, and CNC\'d for high performance in frozen turf and ice Available with Mountain Adze for greater versatility on traditional terrain Interchangeable picks for improved performance on either ice or mixed terrain Spike gives security on low angled snow slopes