• Very good penetration in ice:
  - pick tapers to 3 mm at the tip
  - reduced pick height
  - weights may be used to optimize the balance of the ice axe
  
• Easy removal:
  - special profile of the pick
  - tapered upper edge for better ice cutting
  - beveled lower teeth
  
• Serrated on the top for efficient use when the ice axe is turned upside-down:
  - stable support for climbing snowy slopes
  - handle of ice axe protected from moisture
  
• Compatible with SUM'TEC, QUARK, NOMIC and ERGONOMIC ice axes