Petzl Quark

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The Quark is an ice tool made by Petzl. It hasn't been rated yet. Be the first to write a review.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Petzl Quark Ice Tool (Spring 2008) The Quark Ice Tool by Petzl is a technical tool for ice and mixed route climbing with a high level of difficulty. Specifications: CE / UIAA Cascade pick included Interchangeable pick Clipper leash included Shaft: type T Length: 50 cm Weight: 645 g Features: Excellent grip, even leashless with the Griprest at the bottom of the shaft Placement made easy due to excellent clearance (cauliflower ice and mantles) Minimum mass at rotation point (handle), maximum at the head of the axe for excellent swing Placement efficiency: forged pick, thinner at the tip, to prevent ice shattering steep angled first tooth for thin ice and small edges good stability while placing and hooking due to the teeth distribution Easy removal even with deep placements due to the beveled teeth Griprest is removable for plunging shaft in snow Adze or hammer versions available"

From Backcountry.com:
"The Petzl Charlet Moser Quark is a technical ice tool designed to excel on difficult ice or mixed routes. Built with minimal mass at the handle and the majority at the head of the axe, this tool swings with ease, even with a straight arm. The curved shaft clears bulges and mantles. The trapezoidal shaped hammer is ideal for jamming in cracks. The forged CASCADE pick narrows at the tip for efficient placement. The beveled teeth are distributed to maximize stability while hooking and effortlessness removal from the most solid placement. The pick is interchangeable and the axe is delivered with the CLIPPER leash. Available with an adze or hammer: The wide adze of the Quark P clears snow and ice from your route, while the trapezoidal shaped hammer of the Quark M is ideal for jamming in cracks."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"When moving light and fast in one continuous 54-hour push, the Petzl Quark Axe w/ Griprest Handle and Clipper Leash is the perfect technical tool to get you over the high difficulty of ice and mixed ground. With a Griprest design and chopping adze, this high standard alpine axe has a geometric curvature that provides excellent clearance on mantles and ice bulges. The pick is engineered thinner at the tip to prevent ice shattering, has a steep angled at the first tooth for thin ice and small edges, features beveled teeth for deep placements, and has a broad tooth distribution to provide for good placement stability and hooking. A Clipper Leash allows for quick hooking of the axe for resting and security when placing protection, while the Griprest can be removed for sinking the shaft into the snow for step kicking security."

From EMS:
"A technical axe for highly difficult ice and mixed routes. Adze version. This 2005 version of Petzl's Quark P has been modified with a plastic griprest gaurd that curves up from the shaft's end to protect your pinky from getting jammed into the ice. Curved handle provides good clearance and an efficient swing. Minimum mass around the handle's rotation point and maximum around the head of the axe for greater leverage. Forged pick is thinner at tip to prevent ice shatter. Steep-angled first tooth for thin and small edges. Beveled teeth allow easier removal in deep placements. Wide adze for chopping hard snow and clearing ice formations. Includes padded, adjustable wrist strap. Weight: 1 pound 7 ounces; shaft: 50 centimeters."