The Equipment Shop at the American Alpine Institute

A technical axe for ice and mixed route climbing with a high level of difficulty. The curved upper handle of the Quark gives excellent clearance that facilitates placements in sculpted ice flows, and delicate mantles while negotiating overhangs and changes of incline. The axe's weight distribution allows the force to be focused onto the pick and facilitates straight-arm placements. The forged pick is thinner at the tip and has beveled teeth to help prevent the ice from shattering.

Please specify if you want the Adze or the Hammer.