Grivel Air Tech Evo: Length

[intheways]

Hola! I'm fairly new to the Cascade's, just relocating from Montana.

 

I'm looking for some advice regarding ice axe length. I'm looking at getting a Grivel Air Tech Evo ice axe for primarily ski mountaineering, with some general mountaineering and moderate technical routes thrown in for fun. I would just go with a Raven Pro, but I would like to get something that could handle some moderate mixed routes in the Cascades, but still function well on the volcanos.

 

I have done a small bit of ice climbing, and I would like tools that are a bit more generalist. I spend most of my time skiing and rockclimbing, so I'm looking for some tools that can extend my range. I'm looking at either the 53 or 58 cm axe, probably paired up with a slightly shorter axe.

 

Any thoughts?

[DPS]

I like a 58 cm axe for mountaineering.

[genepires]

unless you are really short, the 58 cm would do well for volcano climbing and moderate mixed summer cascade lines.

[Frikadeller]

I carry the 53 cm version with a hammer as my second tool, but then again, I don't really climb anything "core"...

[intheways]

Thanks for the advice. I just pulled the trigger on a 58.

 

Thanks