Petzl Quark Ice Axe Hammer 50 cm. This ice hammer by Petzl is for use with the QUARK NOMIC and ERGO. Specifications for Petzl Quark Ice Axe: Manufacturer: Petzl Color: Silver Length: 50 cm Weight: 1.19 lb Fabric/Material: Aluminum Application: Vertical Ice Winter/Snow Features of Petzl Quark Ice Axe Versatile ice axe:- Shaft curved below the head and GRIPREST QUARK handrest at the bottom of the shaft to protect the hands on ice climbs- Shaft has a steel spike and is straight enough for use in piolet-canne mode- Shaft is hydroformed for optimal grip in the middle of the shaft for snow couloirs- Overmolded bi-material handle provides good grip while insulating from the cold- TRIGREST QUARK and GRIPREST QUARK handrests strengthen the grip on difficult sections - 550 g with PANNE or MARTEAU Efficient placement on a variety of types of ice:- ICE pick is tapered at the tip (3.3 mm) and versatile across different types of terrain: snow ice and mixed- Compatible with MASSELOTTES weights to modify the balance and improve the inertia of the ice axe The ALPEN ADAPT system makes it completely modular:- Entirely modular head allows the technical aspects of the ice axe to be adjusted- Interchangeable with ICE PUR'ICE DRY and PUR'DRY picks to adapt to different terrain objectives (snow ice or mixed)- Adze and hammer are interchangeable- TRIGREST QUARK handrest is height adjustable without tools- GRIPREST QUARK handrest folds in easily for planting the ice axe in snow- Connection hole is compatible with V-LINK elasticated loss-prevention webbing- Only 465 g not including accessories Package Contents: Petzl Quark Ice Axe Petzl U019BA00: Quark Ice Axe Hammer 50 cm