Description
Versatile ice axe for technical mountaineering and ice climbing
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.
Description
- 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
Specifications
- Pick type: 2
- Shaft type: 2
- Material(s): Aluminum, steel, glass fiber reinforced plastic
- Certification(s): CE, UKCA, UIAA
- Sold with ICE pick, MARTEAU, or PANNE, TRIGREST QUARK and GRIPREST QUARK handrests
References
References | U019AA00 | U019BA00 |
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Length of shaft | 50 cm | 50 cm |
Version | Adze | Hammer |
Weight | 550 g | 550 g |
Guarantee | 3 years | 3 years |
Inner Pack Count | 1 | 1 |