Petzl Quark With Hammer Ice Tool

Designed for technical mountaineering and ice climbing, the Petzl Quark With Hammer Ice Tool is a versatile ice axe that offers exceptional balance and a reliable ICE pick for secure placements on various types of ice. With the inclusion of TRIGREST and GRIPREST handrests, this tool is not only easy to handle but also provides a more effective grip for challenging situations. Thanks to its modular design, the QUARK adapts flawlessly to a variety of technical terrains, including snow couloirs, gullies, north faces, and ice routes.

Features

• Versatile Ice Axe:
  
  
  • The shaft is curved beneath the head, featuring a GRIPREST QUARK hand rest at the bottom to shield the hands during ice climbs.
    
  • Equipped with a steel spike, the shaft remains straight enough for piolet-canne mode, ensuring versatility.
  • The hydroformed shaft offers an optimised grip in the middle, making it well-suited for snow couloirs.
  • An overmolded bi-material handle enhances grip while providing insulation from the cold.
  • TRIGREST QUARK and GRIPREST QUARK handrests reinforce the grip, especially on more demanding sections.
  • Weighs 550 g when fitted with PANNE or MARTEAU.

• Reliable Placement Across Varied Ice Terrain:
  
  
  • The ICE pick tapers to 3.3 mm at the tip, offering versatility across snow, ice, and mixed terrain.
  • Compatible with MASSELOTTES weights, allowing adjustments to the balance and enhancing the ice axe’s inertia.
    

• Fully Modular with the ALPEN ADAPT System:
  
  
  • A completely modular head enables customisation of the ice axe’s technical performance.
  • Interchangeable with ICE, PUR'ICE, DRY, and PUR'DRY picks, allowing adaptation to different terrain objectives, whether snow, ice, or mixed.
  • The adze and hammer can be swapped out based on preference.
  • The TRIGREST QUARK handrest can be adjusted in height without the need for tools.
  • The GRIPREST QUARK handrest folds away easily, facilitating smooth placement in the snow.
  • Features a connection hole compatible with V-LINK elasticated loss-prevention webbing.
  • Weighs only 465 g, excluding additional accessories.

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

Specifications

Technology

Technical Notice

• Download the PDF : technical-notice-QUARK-4 - 0.79 MB
• Download the PDF : technical-notice-COMM_PIOLETS_TECH-1 - 2.92 MB
• Download the PDF : ICE AXE - ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITY - 0.40 MB

Declaration Of Conformity

• Download the PDF : UE-Declaration-U019AA00-BA00-QUARK - 0.65 MB
• Download the PDF : UKCA-Declaration-U019XA00-QUARK - 0.54 MB

Tips for maintaining your equipment

• Download the PDF - 5.36 MB

Inspection

PPE inspection procedure

• Download the PDF - 0.84 MB

PPE checklist

• Download the PDF - 0.21 MB