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The CASSIN X-Light Hammer Ice Tool is an ultralight, modular axe for technical mountaineering and fast alpine ascents. Its standout feature is the hot-forged modular head allowing hammer, adze, or pick-only configurations for route-specific optimization. Purchase this premium Italian tool for high-altitude efficiency—buy the Cassin X-Light Hammer in Nepal online at Makalu e-Traders
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Engineered for the technical alpinist, the Cassin X-Light excels on long alpine routes and steep snow climbs in the Himalayas where minimizing weight is critical. It bridges the gap between a standard mountaineering axe and a full technical ice tool. The mildly curved 7075 aluminum shaft and versatile grip system make it suitable for ski mountaineering on Nepal’s steep couloirs and technical ascents requiring reliable piolet traction. It is the ideal T-rated ice climbing axe for Nepali alpinists seeking a single, adaptable tool for diverse mountain objectives.
Material (Shaft): 7075-T6 aluminum alloy.
Material (Pick/Spike): Chromoly (NiCrMo) steel.
Material (Head): Hot-forged aluminum alloy.
Shaft Style: Single, mild curve (bent).
Pick Shape: Reverse curve design.
Grip System: 3-part, adjustable handle with a sliding pommel (X-Trigger) that can be repositioned without tools.
Modularity: Interchangeable hammer and adze components; interchangeable steel spike.
Attachments: Carabiner holes at both the head and the spike for leash or lanyard clipping.
CE-UIAA Type 2 Certification: The shaft and pick are T-rated to the CE EN 13089:2011 Type 2 standard, certifying it for technical ice climbing and steep terrain, not just glacier travel.
True Hybrid Design: Uniquely balances a straighter shaft for effective plunging and cane use with technical features like a modular head and T-rated construction, a combination rare in other tools.
Proven Alpine Heritage: Handcrafted in Premana, Italy, by CASSIN, leveraging decades of high-performance climbing equipment manufacturing.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | 251800 (Hammer version) |
| Total Length | 50 centimeters |
| Total Weight | 525 grams (with hammer). |
| Shaft Diameter | 2.5 mm wall thickness |
| Certification | CE EN 13089:2011 Type 2 (T-Rated) |
| Head Configurations | Hammer, Adze, Pick-only |
| Spike | Interchangeable steel spike with carabiner hole |
| Grip | Included X-Alp grip; optional X-Dry grip for steeper ice |
| Pick Features | No teeth near the shaft to prevent glove damage during cane use |
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