The characteristics of this product lie between the classic ice axe and the modern technical tool. It combines the advantages of both: curved shaft for great clearing useful on technical terrain and traditional spike that penetrates snow with ease when climbing snow slopes. It is the best choice for steep couloirs and classic alpine terrain. The curved shaft facilitates hooking on ice bumps or on the rock while creating an optimal grip angle. The hot forged head allows the use of the shovel/hammer and the replacement of the pick, if the least possible weight is desired, the ice axe can also be used without the shovel/hammer pick is aggressive enough for hard ice and light mixed climbing and also has a soft grip area that protects your gloves when holding the head. The shape of the head is designed so that it can be stuck in the fissures and to provide support for climbing in soft snow, the hole in the head is large enough to fit any carabiner. Spike is narrow and penetrates snow easily, a carabiner or bungee strap can be attached to your FIX PLUS eye, strap included.