In reply to nb290:
> Just out of curiosity - why does the new generation of Grivel ice axes have this red rubber accordion at the upper end of the shaft?
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> Can it be easily removed or is it glued on?
Not glued on a sharp knife will remove it
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> Does the shaft paint continue underneath the thing?
Yes
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> What's hidden under it?
Crap looking plastic end cap type thing
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> Odd design feature, really.
yes but nice axes, i have a pair of matrix lights
Neil
