Dark Machine X w/Total Dry Vario

Grivel

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Description

Ultimate technical ice axe which combines the most advanced technologies and materials into a modern tool, destined for great performances.

Designed for extreme ice climbing and dry tooling, 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 495 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.

Retail price

US$ 449.99

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Technical specs

Weight (g / oz)	495 g / 17.40 oz
Length (cm)	52 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: Total Dry Vario Other Picks Available: Ice Vario Total Ice Vario Katana Ice 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