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The highest quality composites and perfect handcraft are features that make EliteClimb products state-of-the-art, extra lightweight and durable tools, to work with you in the mountains.
Made out of hybrid carbon and kevlar composite. The Salamandra is high strength and low weight, freedom of shape, fatigue endurance, waterproof, freezproof, impact resistance, and thermal isolation (no snow or ice will stick on the shaft and warm for the hand).
1.0 vs 2.0. The 1.0 is the original Salamandra, while the 2.0 is a new version from 2024 (see pictures).
| Salamandra | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Shaft | Large rounded smooth square | Thin and rounded |
| Spike | Micro + one long | Micro only |
| Handle | Regular | Slightly longer |
| Weight | 217g ±10g | 198g ±10g |
Salamandra 1.0 is designed for ice climbing and long mountain routes.
- Length: 50 cm
- Weight: 217g (shaft) + 22g (bolts) = 239g
- Weight is concentrated at the head for a perfect swing
- Depending on the picks, compatible with:
- Elite Climb Pick Weights (58g) or Petzl Masselottes (65g)
- Trango Raptor Head Weights (65g)
- Steel spikes for extra durability
- Tether hole at the bottom of the handle
- The shaft is covered with special abrasive paint for extra grip
- Made according to EN 13089 standard for ice axes (type 2, T-rated)
- Handcraft in Poland
Carbon fibers are lightweight and flexible, 70% lighter than steel, 40% lighter than aluminum, high strength-to-weight ratio, high corrosion resistance, application flexibility, low mass, superior fatigue properties, and resistance to low temperatures.
Kevlar fibers are impact-resistant, lightweight reinforcement, and high abrasion resistance.
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