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Petzl Quark ice axe

A Technical Ice Axe with a Razor-Sharp Pick Built for Ice

The Quark is a technical mountaineering ice axe that has firmly established itself in Petzl’s range. Its banana-shaped pick and finely balanced centre of gravity make anchoring in hard ice noticeably easier. The Quark is an excellent choice for icefalls and gullies, while still performing efficiently on snow chutes. One swing is all it takes for the pick to bite perfectly into the ice. Its pronounced curved shaft also makes disengaging the axe smooth and effortless.

Certification: this axe is Type 2 certified (formerly Type T), both for the pick and the shaft. It is suitable for use on snow, ice, and rock, can serve as a snow anchor and even be used as part of a hauling system.

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Ice axe Quark Marteau

  • Recommended price

    £217.41

    -24%

    £164.34

The Petzl Quark Marteau is a modular ice axe, ideal for technical mountaineering and ice climbing, with a comfortable grip and steel tip for solid support.
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Adze and Hammer Versions for Every Situation

The Quark is available in an adze version (ideal for digging snow anchors or clearing snow from icefalls) and a hammer version—well, more of a mini-hammer—lightweight and minimalist, yet still capable of re-driving a bolt or piton when needed. Ideally, owning both versions covers all scenarios.

Trigrest for a Perfect Grip

Integrated into most of Petzl’s technical axes, the Trigrest is a small adjustable finger rest that slides along the shaft and locks into place easily. On the Quark, the Trigrest ensures an excellent grip. It's complemented by the Griprest hand rest at the bottom of the shaft. Together, these features make the Quark fully usable without a leash.

Difference Between Nomic vs Quark vs Sum'Tec

Here’s a comparison table of the three axes:

Model Weight Length Ideal Use
Petzl Quark 550 g (without accessories) 50 cm Technical mountaineering, gullies, icefalls
Petzl Nomic 585 g (without accessories) 50 cm Ice climbing, dry tooling, extreme mixed climbing
Petzl Sum'Tec 470 g (depending on options) 52 cm Classic to technical mountaineering, all-round ice axe

The Sum'Tec is the most versatile of the three. It’s perfect for discovering a wide range of disciplines but will show its limits on pure ice. The Quark offers better penetration in snow thanks to its more pronounced banana shape and greater weight. The Nomic remains Petzl’s flagship model for precision and reliable anchoring, even in the hardest ice.

Glisshop’s Opinion:

We love the balance of this model, which gives it an excellent swing and allows you to strike precisely and powerfully without risking finger injuries. We also appreciate its dual-material shaft that insulates from the cold and provides superb grip. The handling is simply outstanding, offering a true introduction to the joy of leashless climbing.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the weight of a Quark ice axe?

The Quark ice axes weigh 550 g without accessories.

What are its dimensions?

The Quark measures 50 cm in both adze and hammer versions.

What accessories are available?

These Petzl ice axes come equipped as standard with either an adze or hammer, plus the Trigrest and Griprest hand rests, and an Ice pick. Additional accessories are available, such as pick weights, dry tooling picks, or Pur'Ice picks specifically for hard ice.