Grivel Nepal SA Plus Ice Axe - The Nepal ice ax was developed for classic mountaineering and glacier hiking. The idea for this ax with a minimally curved shaft and forged blade came from the Nepal. S.A stands for "Self-Arrest", the optimal maneuver to immediately stop dangerous slipping with the ice ax. The length-adjustable classic hand strap is equipped with a rubber protection for the spike. The Nepal SA features an easy-to-use aluminum stock. The Plus version includes the upgrade to the rubber grip, which makes handling even easier.