Dark Machine w/Katana Ice Vario
Description
Ultimate technical ice axe which combines the most advanced technologies and materials into a modern tool, destined for great performances.
Designed for ice climbing, this aggressive technical ice axe has a G-bone carbon composite shaft and full carbon handle that ensure lightness and, at the same time, extreme toughness and durability.
Very light at only 490 grams, their geometry offers a higher balance point, that allows a much better swing.
The head is compatible with VARIO System, an innovative light and modular system for interchangeable blades and accessories: naked, mini hammer, hammer and adze. The VARIO System allows to choose between different blade construction technologies (hot forged or laser cut) and to perform the best combination to front any type of terrain with great all around performances.
Ultimate technical ice axe which combines the most advanced technologies and materials into a modern tool, destined for great performances.
Designed for ice climbing, this aggressive technical ice axe has a G-bone carbon composite shaft and full carbon handle that ensure lightness and, at the same time, extreme toughness and durability.
Very light at only 490 grams, their geometry offers a higher balance point, that allows a much better swing.
The head is compatible...
Retail price
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Weight (g / oz) | 490 g / 17.20 oz |
| Length (cm) | 49 cm |
| Head Details | No adze or hammer 2 Screw adjustment |
| Ice Rating | Pick: T / Type 2 Shaft: T / Type 2 |
| Picks | Included with the tool: Katana Ice Vario Other Picks Available: Ice Vario Total Ice Vario Total Dry Vario Dry Plus |
| Pommel & Grip | Upper Pommel: Fixed Lower Pommel: Fixed Grip Size: 1 size fits all (not adjustable) |
| Materials | Pick: Steel Shaft: G-bone carbon composite Grip: Carbon |
| Certification |
CE, EN, UIAA |
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This is a brilliant tool, which climbs ice as well as any axe I've used. The carbon shaft is light, stiff and warm. However it's unashamedly specialist. I'd be reluctant to use an expensive carbon fibre axe for mixed climbing in Scotland, as a standard aluminium tool would do the job as well, and better withstand the rough usage. And at £343.95 per axe, they're not exactly a budget option. For your average UK winter climber the benefits may not justify the price tag, but if you really need their combination of performance and lightness, then the Dark Machine may well be an investment worth making.
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