C.A.M.P.

I saw an ad for these in the latest Rock & Ice and they are HOT! 7.2 oz. axe and 17.2 ounce crampons. The ad said available online now.

The original post mentioned the C.A.M.P. Corsa Nanotech ice axe, while the second post mentions the axe weight at 7.2 oz. That weight is for the regular Corsa (205g), not the Corsa Nanotech (250g). I can't confirm either of these weights, which are probably for the 50cm lengths.

The C.A.M.P. Corsa (not Nanotech) 70cm ice axe weighs 9.9 oz.

I handled a 60 cm CAMP Corsa at REI yesterday. I was impressed by the weight, or lack of. The adze seemed a bit small.

http://www.rei.com/product/48141838.htm

>The adze seemed a bit small.

It certainly is, but I'm not planning on taking this axe where I expect to do much chopping. Mostly it will be carried for self-arrest and self-belay, and possibly used for a boot-axe belay or as a picket/deadman (the main reason I didn't get a ULA-Equipment Helix Potty Trowel). I've decided against carrying my heavy axe several times, and more than once regretted it. This makes the decision to bring an axe "just in case" much easier. (There's nothing like carrying a short stick for self-arrest to keep you focused.)

I've been thinking hard about the ULA Helix for self-arrest/self-belay. But the carbon/aluminum mix still makes me nervous. Murphy's Law comes to mind.

> (There's nothing like carrying a short stick for self-arrest to keep you focused.)

I will NEVER forget the time I crossed a 30+ degree snowfield w/o axe and crampons using only the heels of my shoes and a couple sharp rocks. This crossing would have taken probably ten minutes with proper safety gear but instead I spent over two hours, risked possible harm and had killer blisters on my palms from the rocks.

Anyone know what the difference between the CAMP XLA 210 and the CAMP Corsa?

The XLA 210 is on sale at backcountryoutlet.com, which lists its weight at 7.4oz.

I have Corsa and have used it on two winter hikes/climbs to Mt. Washington. The axe is great for light, not too technical use. It's perfect for steep hiking trails where you need to use crampons and scramble. Once picked up, it's quite amazing how light it actually is. The adze is shorter than usual, BUT — again for what is was meant to be used (hike climbs) it works. If you constantly find yourself in deep, deep snow, adze length will not be your biggest problem. For conditions like that you need a tougher axe. But for simpler stuff this one kicks.

I should add by the way that C.A.M.P.'s listed weight is incorrect. The axe does not weigh 7.4oz. It registers around 8.3oz. Regardless, it's pretty light. (Thats without a leash)