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Dark Machine

Dark Machine

ice axes

Dark Machine

€410

Ultimate lightweight technical ice axe featuring a G-Bone carbon composite shaft and full carbon handle.

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Dark Machine

Technical Specifications

Construction

VARIO SYSTEM ALUMINIUM HEAD
G-BONE CARBON COMPOSITE SHAFT
FULL CARBON HANDLE
STEEL TIP

Certification

CE EN 13089 type 2
UIAA 152

Configuration

WITH ICE VARIO
WITH TOTAL ICE VARIO
WITH KATANA ICE VARIO

Head Compatibility

ICE VARIO
TOTAL ICE+ VARIO
KATANA ICE VARIO
RAZOR ICE+ VARIO
TOTAL DRY VARIO
SIMPLE VARIO
THOR MINI VARIO
THOR VARIO
ADZE VARIO

Size / Weight

49 CM: 507 G / 17.9 OZ (ICE & SIMPLE VARIO)
49 CM: 497 G / 17.5 OZ (TOTAL ICE & SIMPLE VARIO)
49 CM: 504 G / 17.8 OZ (KATANA ICE & SIMPLE VARIO)

Activities

ice climbing
dry dooling
technical mountaineering

Swing Dynamics

Optimised geometry and swing arc for precise, repeatable placements.

EFFECTIVE

REFINED

DECISIVE

GRIP RANGE

Offering fluid hand movement across multiple grip positions for efficient climbing.

FIXED

SELECT

MULTIPLE

Balanced geometry and weight distribution for consistent tool placement.

Modular head system for custom blade and accessory configuration to suit exacting needs.

Optimised strength-to-weight ratio for improved energy transfer and reduced vibration during placements.

Full carbon fibre construction reduces overall weight while maintaining rigidity during dynamic climbing movements.

Manufactured where Grivel tools have been forged and tested for over two centuries.

THE DARK MACHINE GIVES ME THE ACCURACY, SWING AND LIGHTNESS I NEED. ONE TOOL THAT PERFORMS WITH ABSOLUTE CONFIDENCE ON ICE, DRY TOOLING AND MIXED TERRAIN.

Grivel / Italy

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