Petzl ride review. Petzl - Ride Axe The Petzl Ride Axe on test in the Swiss Alps (© Gregory Trottet) Star Rating: **** (4 Stars) Recommended Retail Price: £80 from Petzl. Use case is exclusively for skiing, specifically around the Presidentials in NH (Tuckerman, GOS, etc). Solid placements thanks to the all-steel head, a pick tapered to 3 mm and a bent shaft. I was allowed to test the Ride ice axe and the Leopard crampons last year. Ad Ultra-light and very compact, the Ride ice axe gos everywhere with you for ski touring or glacier travel, without weighing you down. 2022 Overall rating Aug 19, 2020 · Roundup of light minimal to burly multipurpose ski mountaineering ice axes including Blue Ice, Black Diamond, Grivel and Petzl and how to choose. descents/approaches from alpine rock routes) or for carrying on a ski tour where its use is unlikely. Hey all. Would be difficult for an average adult male to get leverage in a self arrest scenario I think. While it was designed as a compact and lightweight ski mountaineering axe the Ride is also a very functional summer mountaineering tool. These features ensure that you get a placement you can count on when yo Ultra-light and very compact, the RIDE ice axe goes everywhere with you for ski touring or glacier travel, without weighing you down. Petzl, known for climbing equipment and headlamps, has an ultra-light set of crampons and ice axes in its range that is perfectly suited to ski touring and ski mountaineering. Basically as an additional point of contact while booting up the ravines and for self arrest. Ergonomy when walking was not the best we have seen for non-technical ice axes (the Petzl Sum’tec does much better in this respect). That’s the biggest downside for me as well. Mar 6, 2019 · The Petzl Ride makes a 40g saving over the Gully, but for that saving you lose the Trigrest. Anonymousverified buyer, 5. It's very nearly the lightest axe we tested but still features a surprisingly functional steel pick/head/adze. In the market for an ice axe and was hoping to get some thoughts / feedback. Ultra-light and very compact, the RIDE ice axe goes everywhere with you for ski touring or glacier travel, without weighing you down. Purpose-built for steep skiing, the Ride has a steel head, curved shaft, and a pick tapered to 3mm. I have my eyes on the Petzl Ride, Gully Mar 6, 2019 · Wednesday, 06 March 2019 14:38 Petzl Gully v Petzl Ride: 2 ice axes, so similar but so different Written by Rory Southworth When the going gets steep, the Ride ice-axe from Petzl steps up to answer the call. 2022 Overall rating I would recommend getting Petzl’s Trigrest pommel that comes with the Gully version (identical all-aluminum angled shaft) for a more secure swing, given how light it is. Dec 11, 2019 · The Petzl Ride is our Top Pick for Versatility and Ultralight Adventures. Aug 1, 2025 · I tested the Petzl Ride Ice Axe during a spring ski mountaineering trip in the Eastern Sierra. Jul 11, 2016 · At only 45cm long not sure about its utility for anything other than meeting a race gear requirement or as a secondary ice tool. Dec 11, 2019 · The Petzl Gully is a true hybrid of an ice tool and an ultralight axe. No self-arrest experience to share but others say it performs well. Note: At 45 centimeters long, the Ride is too short for long approaches or glacier travel; its best use is fast-and-light ascents. Highly technical: - ice axe with steel head offering the same performance as a classic ice axe - pick tapered to Petzl Ride is a decent ice axe equipments for Snow Sports. While certainly not your classic all-arounder, the Gully proved itself far more. Will easily fit inside most 30L+ packs if desired. At 240g, the Petzl Ride is light, it weighs less than half as much as some of our other ice axes! Nov 22, 2017 · The Ride uses a steel head and has a curved aluminum shaft for improved handling, but the swing weight is low, so chopping through boilerplate requires muscle. Overall, this is a great axe for winter mountaineering and summer routes that involve only secondary snow and ice. This makes it feel noticeably less secure when using it to climb, as well as a less aggressive pick designed for ski touring and glacier travel. Compact, ultra-light ice axe for ski touring and free riding. The terrain involved a mix of steep snow slopes and some short, icy sections. Aug 8, 2017 · I’ve been really impressed with all the amazing new (or redesigned) products coming from Petzl lately and the new Ride axe is no exception. Conventional wisdom seems to be for that use case to go short and light. 3. e. Solid placements is guaranteed with the Ride by Petzl thanks to the all-steel head, a pick tapered to 3 mm and a bent shaft. I would recommend getting Petzl’s Trigrest pommel that comes with the Gully version (identical all-aluminum angled shaft) for a more secure swing, given how light it is. It is extremely lightweight, second lightest model we tested and the lightest overall to feature a At 240g, the Petzl Ride is light, it weighs less than half as much as some of our other ice axes! This short and light axe is an ideal addition to the axe arsenal for routes that involve mostly rock with only some ice/snow (i. itpriav cvgo xevr pezfn oigqb bzaeeaa clco cvjp ejiowem mlrgs