The new Petzl Quark bucks the system in an effort to blend performance with practicality, making it a great tool for variable conditions or terrain. The general trend in high-performance gear is moving toward specialization: one piece of equipment for each medium, style or discipline.
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But is it worth the upgrade?Įver since the leash-less revolution we've seen marked improvements in the ergonomics of ice tools and their ability to excel and perform on ever-steeper and more challenging terrain. The newest iteration of the tried and true Petzl Quark proves to be even savvier and sendy-er then the last. It's been nearly two decades since the original Quark became one of THE all around alpine ice tools on the market, setting a standard that all other alpine tools have since evolved to match. Sharing Misadventures, not just Adventures: The Future of Climbing Accidentology Living Maps of Patagonia: Toward a New Future of Exploration
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