Petzl Quark ice axe

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.

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.
• 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.

Technical 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.