QUARK is a versatile ice axe designed for technical alpinism and ice climbing.
Its balance and ICE blade allow for secure placements regardless of ice type.
The TRIGREST and GRIPREST support rests make it easy to handle and comfortable in all situations.
They allow for a more efficient grip on the handle for difficult passages.
Fully modular, the QUARK ice axe easily adapts to technical and varied routes: snow couloirs, gullies, north faces, ice falls...
Main features
- Versatile ice axe:
- shaft curved under the head and GRIPREST QUARK support rest at the bottom of the shaft to protect hands during ice climbing,
- shaft straight enough with a steel spike for use as a walking axe,
- hydroformed shaft offering optimal grip in the middle of the shaft for snow couloirs,
- overmolded dual-material handle providing excellent grip while insulating from the cold,
- TRIGREST QUARK and GRIPREST QUARK support rests to reinforce grip during difficult sections,
- 550 g with ADZE or HAMMER.
- Anchoring efficiency regardless of ice type:
- ICE blade tapered at the tip (3.3 mm) and versatile on all terrain: snow, ice and mixed,
- compatible with MASSELOTTES to modify the balance of the ice axe and improve inertia.
- Modular construction:
- fully modular head allowing the technical level of the ice axe to be adapted,
- compatible with Petzl accessories: PUR'ICE, MINI MARTEAU, MASSELOTTES…,
- TRIGREST QUARK support rest adjustable in height, without tools,
- GRIPREST QUARK support rest easily foldable for planting the ice axe in the snow,
- connection hole compatible with the V-LINK anti-loss extendable leash,
- only 465 g without accessories.
- Delivered with ICE blade, HAMMER or ADZE, TRIGREST QUARK and GRIPREST QUARK support rests
