Petzl Quark Ice Axe, Hammer, 50 cm, U019BA00

QUARK is a versatile ice axe designed for technical mountaineering and ice climbing. Its balance and ICE pick allow solid placements on a variety of types of ice. The TRIGREST and GRIPREST handrests make it easy to handle and comfortable in many different situations. They provide a more effective handle grip for difficult sections. Entirely modular, the QUARK ice axe adapts easily to technical, varied terrain, such as snow couloirs, gullies, north faces, and ice routes.

Features:

Versatile ice axe:- Shaft curved below the head and GRIPREST QUARK handrest at the bottom of the shaft to protect the hands on ice climbs- Shaft has a steel spike and is straight enough for use in piolet-canne mode- Shaft is hydroformed for optimal grip in the middle of the shaft, for snow couloirs- Overmolded bi-material handle provides good grip while insulating from the cold- TRIGREST QUARK and GRIPREST QUARK handrests strengthen the grip on difficult sections - 550 g with PANNE or MARTEAU

Efficient placement on a variety of types of ice:- ICE pick is tapered at the tip (3.3 mm) and versatile across different types of terrain: snow, ice, and mixed- Compatible with MASSELOTTES weights to modify the balance and improve the inertia of the ice axe

The ALPEN ADAPT system makes it completely modular:- Entirely modular head allows the technical aspects of the ice axe to be adjusted- Interchangeable with ICE, PUR'ICE, DRY, and PUR'DRY picks to adapt to different terrain objectives (snow, ice, or mixed)- Adze and hammer are interchangeable- TRIGREST QUARK handrest is height adjustable without tools- GRIPREST QUARK handrest folds in easily for planting the ice axe in snow- Connection hole is compatible with V-LINK elasticated loss-prevention webbing- Only 465 g, not including accessories

Features of Petzl Quark Ice Axe

• Versatile ice axe:- Shaft curved below the head and GRIPREST QUARK handrest at the bottom of the shaft to protect the hands on ice climbs- Shaft has a steel spike and is straight enough for use in piolet-canne mode- Shaft is hydroformed for optimal grip in the middle of the shaft, for snow couloirs- Overmolded bi-material handle provides good grip while insulating from the cold- TRIGREST QUARK and GRIPREST QUARK handrests strengthen the grip on difficult sections - 550 g with PANNE or MARTEAU
• Efficient placement on a variety of types of ice:- ICE pick is tapered at the tip (3.3 mm) and versatile across different types of terrain: snow, ice, and mixed- Compatible with MASSELOTTES weights to modify the balance and improve the inertia of the ice axe
• The ALPEN ADAPT system makes it completely modular:- Entirely modular head allows the technical aspects of the ice axe to be adjusted- Interchangeable with ICE, PUR'ICE, DRY, and PUR'DRY picks to adapt to different terrain objectives (snow, ice, or mixed)- Adze and hammer are interchangeable- TRIGREST QUARK handrest is height adjustable without tools- GRIPREST QUARK handrest folds in easily for planting the ice axe in snow- Connection hole is compatible with V-LINK elasticated loss-prevention webbing- Only 465 g, not including accessories

Package Contents:

• Petzl Quark Ice Axe