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.
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
Sold with ICE pick, MARTEAU, or PANNE, TRIGREST QUARK and GRIPREST QUARK handrests
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.
Details/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
The guides over at RMI collectively spend over 10,000+ days a year on the world's highest mountains, climbing hundreds of thousands of vertical feet. They put their gear and apparel through the wringer. This stuff is their work wear and they simply will not tolerate inferior gear.
Step 2
At the end of the climbing season, guides are given a survey to find out what gear they are using and why it is their favorite. We don’t often get complete agreement but we do get alignment and by looking at the data, a few clear winners rise to the top in each category.
Step 3
We take those winners, and stamp them with the Guide Pick™ logo on our site. We also compile this wonderful little document, which you can use to see top contenders, gear advice, Guide Quotes, and more.
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