ProLite Gear
The Matrix Light was made to answer demands for a simple, affordable tool that performs well enough to use confidently on difficult alpine routes but is light enough to stash in the pack “just in case” or to complement a classical ice axe. The tool weighs in at 520g and features a one-piece, hot-forged Chro-Moly steel head, a real spike, and adequate clearance to wrap around features one might encounter on moderate to hard alpine terrain. The head is the same used on the proven X Monster tools (Christophe Profit used X Monster during his 10th ascent of the Eiger north face, Matteo Giglio used X Monster and Matrix Tech during his 10-hour winter ascent of the same face). The shaft is light alloy and T-rated (400kg). One may climb leashless with Matrix Light by adding either Slider or Horn or go old-school using the Tech Leash or Easy G leash.
Specifications
- Size: 50 cm
- Weight: 520g/18.4oz
Features:
- Blade: Reverse, positive
- CE - Shaft Resistance: CE T-rated (400kg)
- Construction: Hot-forged head
- Materials: ChroMoly
Backcountry.com
The Grivel Matrix Light Ice Tool's 18oz weight makes the cut as a “just in case” second tool for mountaineering, and the hot-forged pick easily handles technical alpine pitches. A curved upper shaft gives this Grivel tool enough clearance to deal with ice bulges and mixed terrain without inhibiting its ability to plunge into hard snow on a summit ridge. The Matrix Light Ice Tool's X Monster head takes a serious beating without concern, and the micro hammer dishes out the beating when it's time to drive pickets for fixed ropes or crevasse rescue.
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