Grivel The North Machine Carbon

Grivel The North Machine Carbon is a featherweight, precision-focused ice axe built around a carbon composite shaft for serious ice climbing and technical mountaineering. As a technical ice axe, it’s designed to deliver confident placements on steep ice and demanding alpine lines while keeping swing feel controlled and accurate. The VARIO system lets the tool be tailored to the route by swapping blades and rear accessories for the setup that best matches the objective.

• Technical ice axe optimized for demanding ice climbing and technical mountaineering
• Carbon composite shaft construction helps reduce weight while keeping the tool stiff and responsive
• VARIO system allows interchangeable blades and rear accessories for a dialed configuration
• Swing arc is tuned for accurate, controlled strikes and consistent placements
• Ergonomic handle supports secure grip and efficient movement on steep terrain
• Available in three setups Ice & Adze Vario, Ice & Thor Vario and Katana Ice & Simple Vario
• Head compatibility includes Ice Vario, Total Ice+ Vario, Katana Ice Vario, Razor Ice+ Vario, Total Dry Vario, Simple Vario, Thor Mini Vario, Thor Vario and Adze Vari

Technical Features
Certifications: CE EN 13089 Type 2, UIAA 152

Weight
496 g (17.5 oz) 47 cm Ice & Adze Vario
504 g (17.8 oz) 47 cm Ice & Thor Vario
468 g (16.5 oz) 47 cm Katana Ice & Simple Vario

Dimensions
Length: 47 cm

Materials
Vario system aluminium head
G-bone aluminium shaft
Steel tip