Petzl - Quark - Adze - 50 cm - Technical Ice Axe

• Best for:
  • Mountaineering
  • Alpine climbing
  • Ice climbing

The Quark combines excellent balance, modular construction, and a comfortable ergonomic grip, making it a reliable tool for everything from steep couloirs to demanding alpine routes.

Why we love it

It sits in that sweet spot between pure ice climbing performance and all-round alpine versatility. Feels secure when swinging into hard ice, precise when hooking mixed features, and comfortable enough for long days in the mountains. The ergonomic grip inspires confidence on steep terrain, while the modular design lets you adapt the tool to the objective ahead. If your climbing takes you from frozen waterfalls to technical alpine faces, this is one of those tools that rarely feels out of place.

Tech Specs

• Weight: ~550 g (with adze or hammer); ~465 g stripped
• Length: 50 cm
• Material(s): Aluminum, steel, glass fiber reinforced plastic
  • Shaft: Hydroformed aluminum with curved profile for clearance and control
  • Spike: Durable steel, straight enough for piolet-canne mode

Features

• Pick type: 2
  • ICE pick: 3.3 mm taper — precise on hard ice
  • Compatible with DRY, PUR’ICE and other interchangeable picks
• Shaft type: 2
• Modular Head: Easily swap adze/hammer/pick without tools
• Pommel & Griprest: Adjustable/lockable second and lower handrests—TRIGREST and GRIPREST included
• Compatibility: Connection hole is compatible with V-LINK elasticated loss-prevention webbing

Safety

• Certifications: CE, UKCA, UIAA
• Warranty: 3 years