Quark Ice Axe

Weight

• 550 g with PANNE or MARTEAU
• 465 g, not including accessories

Length

• Length of shaft 50 cm

Construction & Materials

• Materials: Aluminum, steel, glass fiber reinforced plastic

Modularity & Compatibility

• ALPEN ADAPT system makes the axe completely modular
• Entirely modular head allows the technical aspects of the ice axe to be adjusted
• Interchangeable picks: ICE, PUR'ICE, DRY, and PUR'DRY
• Adze and hammer are interchangeable
• TRIGREST QUARK handrest 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
• Compatible with MASSELOTTES weights to modify balance and improve inertia of the ice axe

Pick & Shaft Details

• ICE pick tapered at the tip (3.3 mm) and versatile across snow, ice, and mixed
• Shaft curved below the head
• 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
• Shaft includes TRIGREST QUARK and GRIPREST QUARK handrests for strengthened grip on difficult sections

Handle & Grip

• Shaft has GRIPREST QUARK handrest at the bottom of the shaft to protect hands on ice climbs
• Overmolded bi-material handle provides good grip while insulating from the cold

Best For

• Technical mountaineering and ice climbing
• Snow couloirs, gullies, north faces, and ice routes

Certifications & Guarantee

• Certifications: CE, UKCA, UIAA
• Guarantee: 3 years

What’s Included

• Sold with ICE pick, MARTEAU, or PANNE, TRIGREST QUARK and GRIPREST QUARK handrests and protective caps for the ice axe pick