Nepal Light is entirely built from light alloy materials. The head and pick are hot-forged from a single piece of alloy then the stamped alloy adze is welded to it. The shaft resists 270kg when tested using UIAA/CE methods, and is finished with an asymmetrical spike. Nepal Light is made for ski touring, ski mountaineering competition, and classical mountaineering. Be aware that technical performance is traded away in favor of reduced weight. If you might have to use the axe on real ice, an Air Tech Racing, which is only five ounces heavier might be the better choice.
- construction: light alloy
- blade: hot forged, classic, negative, welded adze
- CE shaft resistance: 270 kg
- Weight: 280 g (48 cm), 304 g (53 cm), 314 g (58 cm), 336 g (66 cm)
- sizes: 48, 53, 58, 66
- insulated head: no
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