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SMC with the help of the HERA Foundation have partnered to bring climbers around the world The HERA Capra Ice Axe. The HERA Capra Ice Axe is one of the strongest, lightest ice axes on the market today and SMC will donate a portion of every HERA Capra Ice Axe sale directly to the HERA Foundation to help with the fight against Ovarian cancer
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60cm / 65 cm / 70cm / 75cm / 80cm |
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550g |
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7075 T6 seamless aluminum |
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178860-H / 178865-H / 178870-H / 178875-H / 178880-H |
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Detailed description
We’ve named our newest axe the “Capra”, in recognition of the sure-footed mountain goats that inhabit the nearby Cascade Mountain range. Quite often seen at elevations of nearly 10,000 feet, these hardy animals spend most of their lives above the timberline and are well known for being extremely nimble on steep mountain faces of 60° or more.
The Capra is a result of more than 2 years of extensive design and field testing around the globe. Prototypes were used by experienced guides and other climbers in successful summits of such notable mountains as Mt. Everest, Mt. Vinson, Mt. McKinley, Mt. Shasta, and Mt. Adams.
One of the lightest weight axes in this category, the 65cm version tips the scale at a mere 16.08 ounces. Among the other more notable features of the Capra is the head and handle; both are completely new designs from SMC. The head fits more naturally into the user’s hand helping to minimize the discomfort often associated with using a mountaineering axe for extended periods on time. While the overall weight of this axe is remarkably light, the axe features a full sized chromoly steel head and spike, not ones that were chopped off to save weight. The unique handle is designed to be easier to index in hand for surer placement in self-arrest. Great balance and swing weight are hallmarks of this new axe. Every part of the Capra is an entirely new design and not only is it one of the most advanced axes on the market; it is manufactured entirely at the SMC factory in Ferndale, WA.
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