Quark
| Page Type | Gear Review |
|---|---|
| Object Title | Quark |
| Manufacturer | Charlet Moser |
| Page By | marcminish |
| Page Type | Jul 23, 2002 / Jul 23, 2002 |
| Object ID | 416 |
| Hits | 5229 |
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- Durable, forged blade tapers towards the point, and it's beveled teeth secures purchase on the first blow to reduce shatter
- Dropped-nose, point hooks on the tiniest edge; teeth along the blade improve stability regardless of the ice depth
- Ergonomic shaft is designed for climbing with or without a wristloop to optimize the reach of the tool
- Easy-to-adjust Saf'Lock(TM) wristloop gives firm support while hanging from the tool; locking slider is easy to manipulate with mittens on
- Additional bar-tacked loop on the leash allows a carabiner to be attached without interfering with the wristloop
- Dual-density handle is easy to grip; forward-facing spur offers protection from the ice
- Short spike on the end of the shaft reduces the risk of snagging while striking with the tool
- Hex wrench (included) removes pick and adze components; replacement components sold separately
- AAI Guides Choice
- Alaska Mountaineering & Hiking (2002): "We have two favorite vertical ice tools. This is one of them."
- Skyward Mountaineering (2002): Ice Climbing Equipment List - Top Pick (2 stars out of 3)
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Andy Kennedy - Apr 23, 2003 6:34 am - Voted 4/5
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Being one of the more popular tools on the market i felt duty bound to give it a swing in Scotland this season up on the Ben.
Although I didnt do a full route using this axe its qualities were obvious. It has a easy swinging action and is well balanced. I foung the pick penetrated well into hard ice and firm neve. It did take a bit of wrigling to take out though.
Good clearance on all parts of the shaft and comes with a comfortable and easily adjustable leash. Note that it is not too great for climbing trees!
Although I didnt do a full route using this axe its qualities were obvious. It has a easy swinging action and is well balanced. I foung the pick penetrated well into hard ice and firm neve. It did take a bit of wrigling to take out though.
Good clearance on all parts of the shaft and comes with a comfortable and easily adjustable leash. Note that it is not too great for climbing trees!
mountaindog - Feb 25, 2004 9:48 pm - Voted 5/5
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After swinging those heavy BD x-15s for a few years, these feel feather light. They swing well, efficient, and true. The rubber coating on the handles insulates well and the tool just seems to have a lot of ergonomic study behind it. Ice climbing became much more fun with these and they have served me well at places like Kandersteg and the Chamonix area.
NYC007 - May 6, 2005 2:08 pm - Voted 5/5
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I have the new model with the grip rest and lower attachment point for my leashes. What to say about THE QUARKS, they swing great, they are light, the extra Quad pick is burly, they plundge well, torge well. I have yet to find something they dont do well. I have used them on hard water ice and alpine routes and wouldnt want to swing another tool. It is the do it all tool, great for leashless water ice to hard alpine routes.
RModelli - Sep 18, 2005 11:07 pm - Voted 5/5
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Great tool , great swing, and solid shaft.
Swing with a wrist flick.
I reccommend them to anyone.
Swing with a wrist flick.
I reccommend them to anyone.
tommi - Jan 24, 2007 3:29 pm - Voted 5/5
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Tested the last winter in a WI4 waterfall. Really great tools, very solid and perfect balanced.
SteamboatClimber - Jan 26, 2007 12:31 am - Hasn't voted
Nice tools
I enjoyed climbing on these tools. Solid sticks, great leashless tool. The only complaint I would have is the price.
IceRavines - Mar 15, 2007 2:40 am - Voted 5/5
Rock Solid Tool
Nothing fancy just a great solid ice climbing or dry tooling tool. I have abused them relentlessly on vertical and overhanging waterfalls. They can take on anything you throw at them..even dry-tooling in the dry seasons.I recommend them as a tool of choice for ice climbing.
kovarpa - Mar 4, 2009 9:31 pm - Voted 5/5
what a difference
from my old Pulsars... I borrowed these from a friend, climbed leashless for the first time and then bought a pair within two days. well worth the money, i just wish i could get out with them more....
juneauhiker - Jan 29, 2012 10:30 pm - Voted 5/5
Great tools
These tools are worth every penny on ice.
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marcminish - Jul 23, 2002 12:32 pm - Voted 5/5
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