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Clearance shaft on left, Traditional bent shaft on right, click to enlarge

"A pitbull of an axe...
ready to take relentless abuse...
rival anything on the market." - Vertical Jones Magazine

"I love the tools. The shaft design is nice and simple, which makes them great for alpine use.  The Ti shaft can take a beating too and I had smug sympathy for a mate who broke his carbon Black Prophets earlier this year."- Andy Mahoney- Fairbanks, Alaska in an unsolicited email

I had to try the leashless tools for a while, but after one season, I sold them and went back to the Mantas.  They are still the best tools out there.  Chad Stebbins- Evergreen Colorado

WE SET OUT TO BUILD THE WORLD'S BEST ICE TOOL. 
WE BELIEVE WE SUCCEEDED.
TITANIUM SHAFT
Why titanium? Titanium is strong to resist damage. It’s also light. This puts the weight where you want it—at the head. Titanium is also stiffer than aluminum—as a result, your swing energy goes into driving the pick, not vibrating the handle.

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TRADITIONAL CURVE an "S" shaped curve for reduced fatigue while hanging and less knuckle bashing.

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CNC HEAD CUT FROM BILLET 7075 T6 ALUMINUM

The Modular Manta features a billet aluminum head.  7075 alloy was used to provide the absolute strongest head possible. CNC machining ensures the tightest tolerances.

ONE PIECE HEAD
In addition to the modular Manta with aluminum heads, Stanley Alpine offers a one piece head design. Laser cut from chrome-moly steel, the one piece head is simple and tough. Though the one piece Manta costs less than the modular Manta, you don’t need to compromise on quality or performance. You get the same titanium shafts, and the same computer aided design. If you manage to wear out or damage the pick, Stanley Alpine will install a new head for just $45. That’s only a couple bucks more than the other guys’ picks. The one piece Manta is available with plain hammer or Hooker adze.

HARDENED, TEMPERED, THEN COLD TREATED    FIRE, and ICE click to enlarge
The chrome-moly parts are hardened and tempered to Rc 41-43.  Then they are frozen to -100 F.  This makes the steel even tougher and ensures you will NOT have problems with cold embrittlement, even in the coldest environments.  We know of no other manufacturer who takes this extra step.

PIKA ZIP LEASHES
The original Zip Leash.  This is the leash everyone else is copying.  We didn't copy it.  We bought it.   It uses a simple turning action of the wrist to cinch it tight.  When closed, it remains closed.  It opens by hooking the stiffened side loop over the hammer or adze... and ZIP... it's off!  Padded neoprene patch for comfy hang and a plastic buckle to limit how far it will slide down.

We have priced the Mantas so that you don’t have to compromise your bank account to get the best.

Modular Manta- complete with pick, Pika Zip leash, and Hooker hammer or Hooker adze- $229 each.  Deduct $10 if you don't want the leash.

One Piece Manta- complete with Pika Zip leash and hammer or Hooker adze- $169 each.  Deduct $10 if you don't want the leash.

Replacement Pick for Modular Manta- $25.

Replacement head for one piece Manta- $35 (installed by Stanley Alpine)

Replacement Hooker hammer for Modular Manta- $25.

Replacement Hooker adze for Modular Manta- $25.

Pika Zip Leash- $18.

At Stanley Alpine LLC, we’re committed to making the best ice tools available. We can custom make a tool that is perfect just for you. For information, Email us at JIM@SOPGEAR.COM

HEY!! Look for pictures of Shaun and Jim climbing in PERU with the MANTAS!  Click HERE

For more information, Email us at:
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Jim Stanley high up Artesonraju, Peru using Manta Clearance tools.  I had so much insulation under the blue suit, I looked the lovechild of the Michelin Man and Smurfette.

Shaun Parent on the summit of Huamashraju with MANTA ice tools after our first ascent of The Can-Am Route.

Jim Stanley on the summit of Huamashraju with MANTA ice tools after our first ascent of The Can-Am Route.

Jim Stanley after soloing Pisco, Manta straight shaft tool in hand. 

James "Buffet" Leveridge leading Skookum in mixed conditions, Agawa Canyon.

Jim "It must be the tools" Stanley following Skookum.

TO ORDER: We keep most things in stock, but it is best to check before you order.  Just send me an email.  If you want to pay by check or money order, I will give you the address, if you want to pay by credit card, I will send you a PAYPAL link to pay.  I know it's a little cumbersome, but it ensures that you will get the stuff AND keeps your price down.

Having no control over the end use of the products we sell, we assume no liability connected with their use. Under no circumstances can we be held liable for damages arising out of the misuse or inappropriate use of the equipment we sell. Any person purchasing any equipment assumes the responsibility for seeking proper training in its use and assumes all risks for any injury or damage sustained while using any of this equipment.

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Last modified: June 16, 2006