Quarks vs Vipers

[Marko]

For steep ice/snow/mixed ground on alpine routes

For chopping ledges with adze

Pick penetration

Swing balance

Overall weight

 

Anyone swing both and have a preference or an opinion?

 

Thanks

[Rafael_H]

Feathered Friends rents Vipers, try it. I hated the tool - the swing felt more awkward than anything else I tried (on real ice, climbing). Thanks, REI, for return policy.

[Alex]

For steep ice/snow/mixed ground on alpine routes no pref

For chopping ledges with adze the quark is lighter, ergo, Vipers

Pick penetration quark is the ultimate hooker tool, viper is more traditional bd tool - a bit heavier, nicer to "slam home"

Swing balance quark

Overall weight quark is lighter

[Marko]

Thanks, y'all.