There are no official requirements to sell climbing gear in the US. To sell a climbing product in Europe, the device must be CE certified. When possible, we try to list all the certifications the product carries. Because of the heads modular construction, it adapts to. The main climbing gear certifications are CE and UIAA-and normally the UIAA creates the rules that the CE body also supports. The QUARK is a versatile ice axe, designed primarily for technical mountaineering and for ice climbing. None: If there is no lower pommel that comes standard (there may or may not be options to buy separately). Its balance and its ICE pick allow solid. Removable: When the lower pommel can be removed but not adjusted. Versatile ice axe for technical mountaineering and ice climbing QUARK is a versatile ice axe designed for technical mountaineering and for ice climbing. Lower Pommelįixed: A lower pommel that is fixed in place (the angle cannot be changed nor can it be taken off).Īdjustable: A lower pommel that can change angle or location on the tool. None: If there is no upper pommel that comes standard (there may or may not be options to buy separately). Removeable: An upper pommel that is either on or off (it cannot move up/down the shaft). Removable & Adjustable: An upper pommel that is completely removable and also adjustable. Stripped down the base-weight of the Quark is only 465 gįixed: An upper pommel that is fixed in place (it cannot move up/down the shaft nor can it be taken off).Īdjustable: An upper pommel that can move up and down the shaft. If there are differences in weight (due to optional accessories) we'll note them here. In grams and ounces, the weight, as stated by the manufacturer/brand. connection hole is compatible with V-LINK elasticated loss-prevention webbing GRIPREST QUARK handrest folds in easily for planting the ice axe in snow TRIGREST QUARK handrest is height adjustable without tools compatible with Petzl accessories: PUR'ICE, MINI MARTEAU, MASSELOTTES. entirely modular head allows the technical aspects of the ice axe to be adjusted compatible with MASSELOTTE weights to modify the balance and improve the inertia of the ice axe ICE pick is tapered at the tip (3.3 mm) and versatile across all terrain: snow, ice and mixed TRIGREST QUARK and GRIPREST QUARK handrests strengthen the grip on difficult sections over-molded, bi-material handle provides good grip while insulating from the cold shaft is hydroformed for optimal grip in the middle of the shaft, for snow couloirs shaft has a steel spike and is straight enough for use in piolet-canne mode shaft curved below the head and GRIPREST QUARK handrest at the bottom of the shaft to protect the hands on ice climbs Entirely modular, the QUARK ice axe adapts easily to technical, varied terrain: snow couloirs, gullies, north faces, icefalls.
They provide more efficient handle grip for difficult sections. The TRIGREST and GRIPREST handrests make it easy to handle and comfortable in any situation. Its balance and its ICE pick allow solid placements on any type of ice. QUARK is a versatile ice axe designed for technical mountaineering and for ice climbing.