For mountaineers and ski mountaineers who depend on secure placements in snow and ice, choosing the right ice axe matters. The Grivel Air Tech Evo is an alpine ice axe designed with this in mind. Modern classic ice axe with forged head and G-Bone shaft for versatile alpinism. Air Tech Evo is a performance ice axe designed for classical alpinism and versatile mountain use. Hot-forged one-piece steel head ensures secure, dependable placement while maintaining balance on snow and ice. G-Bone aluminium shaft delivers strength and rigidity with reduced weight. Grooved construction improves structural integrity for controlled handling and efficient swing. Curved shaping optimises clearance and control in technical terrain. Rubber grip at the lower shaft enhances control on steeper terrain, providing comfort and stability during technical sections. A modern classic. From a construction standpoint, the Air Tech Evo is built around One-Piece Hot-Forged Steel Head, G-Bone Aluminium Shaft, Rubber Grip and Steel Spike. Each element is chosen to balance strength, weight, and long-term durability, so the alpine ice axe holds up to repeated use on approach trails, glaciers, and technical pitches alike. This makes the Air Tech Evo a practical choice for classical mountaineering, technical mountaineering, ski mountaineering, glacier walking. Whether you are moving across a glacier, working a technical pitch, or covering ground on an alpine approach, having equipment purpose-built for the activity supports safer, more efficient movement in the mountains. For added confidence, the Air Tech Evo is certified to CE EN 13089 TYPE 2 UIAA 152. Certification testing is one way to confirm that mountaineering and climbing equipment meets recognized standards for strength and reliability before it reaches the field. In terms of compatibility, it works with Fixed Blade with Adze. This flexibility makes it easier to integrate the Air Tech Evo into an existing setup or to build out a complete system around it. Size and weight vary by configuration: 48 CM: 390 G / 13.8 OZ (STANDARD); 53 CM: 410 G / 14.5 OZ (STANDARD); 58 CM: 430 G / 15.2 OZ (STANDARD); 60 CM: 460 G / 16.2 OZ (STANDARD); 48 CM: 405 G / 14.3 OZ (WITH G-SLIDER); 53 CM: 425 G / 15.0 OZ (WITH G-SLIDER); 58 CM: 445 G / 15.7 OZ (WITH G-SLIDER); 60 CM: 475 G / 16.8 OZ (WITH G-SLIDER); 48 CM: 415 G / 14.6 OZ (WITH LONG LEASH EVO); 53 CM: 435 G / 15.3 OZ (WITH LONG LEASH EVO); 58 CM: 455 G / 16.0 OZ (WITH LONG LEASH EVO); 60 CM: 485 G / 17.1 OZ (WITH LONG LEASH EVO). Reviewing these figures can help confirm the right option for your intended use. The Air Tech Evo is offered in multiple configurations, including Standard, With G-Slider, With Long Leash Evo, so you can select the setup that best matches your climbing or mountaineering objectives. Grivel has a long history designing mountaineering and climbing equipment, and the Air Tech Evo carries that background into a product built for the Sports & Outdoors community. Whether you are planning glacier travel, an alpine route, a multi-pitch climb, or a demanding trek, this alpine ice axe is designed to be a dependable part of your kit, outing after outing.