QUARK - Technical and Versatile Ice Axe for Mountaineering and Ice Climbing
The QUARK from Petzl is a technical ice axe designed for demanding alpine routes, snow couloirs, and ice climbing. Its versatile design makes it an essential tool for mountaineers seeking precision, lightness, and modularity. Thanks to its optimal balance and ICE pick, it ensures solid placements on all types of ice and mixed terrain. Its ergonomic handle and TRIGREST and GRIPREST supports enhance grip and comfort during intensive use, making this ice axe as effective in classic progression as in traction.
Why choose the QUARK ice axe from Petzl?
✔️ Exceptional versatility: ideal for technical mountaineering, gullies, and ice climbing.
✔️ Ergonomic handle: dual-material grip for optimal thermal insulation and comfortable handling.
✔️ Excellent ice penetration: ICE pick tapered to 3.3 mm for precision and reliable anchoring.
✔️ Optimal maneuverability: hydroformed structure offering effective grip at the center of the shaft.
✔️ Complete modularity with ALPEN ADAPT: interchangeable pick, adze, and hammer to adapt to different terrains.
✔️ Reinforced TRIGREST & GRIPREST supports: facilitate handling and improve grip in technical passages.
✔️ Light and balanced: only 465 g (without accessories) for better control and less fatigue.
🧗♂️ Designed to excel on all types of terrain
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Technical mountaineering: progression in ice axe-cane mode, precise placements, and good maneuverability on ridges.
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Snow couloirs and north faces: excellent grip and reliable anchoring, even in the most demanding conditions.
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Ice climbing and mixed terrain: allows fluid movements and powerful anchors on ice and rock.
🔧 Technical characteristics
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Type of ice axe: Versatile technical ice axe
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Type of blade: ICE, adaptable to PUR'ICE, DRY, and PUR'DRY blades
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ALPEN ADAPT system: allows changing of accessories (blade, adze, hammer)
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Materials: Aluminum, steel, fiberglass-reinforced plastic
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Weight: 465 g (without accessories) / 550 g (with adze or hammer)
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Certifications: CE, UKCA, UIAA
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Sold with:
- ICE blade
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Adze or hammer
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TRIGREST and GRIPREST for better grip
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Protective caps for the blade
🛠️ A reference ice axe for modern mountaineering
Whether for a committed alpine expedition, a technical north face, or a vertical icefall, the QUARK by Petzl is the ideal tool to tackle all situations. Thanks to its modularity and optimized ergonomics, it supports climbers in their progress while offering performance, safety, and comfort.
With the QUARK, Petzl offers a reliable and durable ice axe, designed for those who push their limits in high mountains!
