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JOIN OUR MAILING LISTIts casted hammer offers a fitting surface to hit pitons in all terrains. The Akila is short enough (49cm), light (345g) and compact to be easily stored inside a backpack.
It is the ideal tool for climbers/skiers who want to climb faster and lighter with a very technical and robust ice axe.
The Akila is the first B/Type 1 ice axe to achieve such high level of technicality in the ultralight category. The shape of its chromoly steel ergonomic head is studied for optimal anchoring regardless of the surface to forge ahead.
Its casted hammer offers a fitting surface to hit pitons in all terrains. The Akila is short enough (49cm), light (345g) and compact to be easily stored inside a backpack.
It is the ideal tool for climbers/skiers who want to climb faster and lighter with a very technical and robust ice axe.
Materials:
* Chromoly steel ergonomic head
* Aircraft grade anodized, sandblasted aluminum curved shaft
Specs:
* Weight: 345 g / 12.2 oz
* Lenght: 49 cm / 19.3 in
Features:
* Chromoly steel ergonomic head
* Aircraft grade anodized, sandblasted aluminum curved shaft
* Dual-textured grip
* Pick, adze and spike protectors included
* Sliding pommel included
* Type 1/B
* Conform to the CE / EN 13 089 ice axes certification
* Designed & assembled in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
* Ideal for Mountaineering, Ski touring, High-Alpine Skiing
* PPE: return not allowed
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We Ship Anywhere Within Canada
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All parcels are shipped ground with a signature required. If you want your order quicker, give us a call at 1-800-SHOP-VPO for a quote. Prices are in Canadian dollars. We will ship your order via Purolator Ground or Canada Post Regular Parcel . If you prefer one method over another, please make note in the notes/delivery instructions when you checkout.
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FREE shipping on orders totaling $49 or more before taxes.
NOTICE: THIS ITEM WILL BE DELAYED BY 5-12 BUSINESS DAYS.
| Destination | Estimated Arrival |
| Western Canada | 5-15 business days |
| Central Canada | 7-17 business days |
| Eastern Canada | 9-21 business days |
* We use Purolator for majority of our shipments. If you live in a rural area, Northern Canada, the Maritimes, or we have to use Canada Post for delivery, please note that the estimated arrival time may be longer.
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