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The North Machine - Ice + Thor Vario
Ice climbing/mountaineering ice axe -
Home delivery from 03/08/2026
60 days to change your mindThe Ice Axe The North Machine W-(Ice,Thor) Vario from Grivel has been designed for ambitous ice climbers.
Designed for high-level climbers, this ice axe is adept at ice walls and performs well on complex and technical North faces. It features the innovative Variosystem, allowing you to interchange blades and accessories to suit your needs.
Its curved handle, combined with G-Bone technology, guarantees greater resistance and a better grip. Its ergonomic grip and shape ensure that your fingers are well protected. Featuring a steel blade and aluminium handle, this model guarantees good balance and an intuitive grip, so you can tackle even the most complex walls with confidence.
The Ice Axe The North Machine W-(Ice,Thor) Vario is, like the other Grivel ice axes, is CE certified.
Use: Technical mountaineering, ice climbing, classic mountaineering
Blade/hammer:
- Composition: steel
- Ice Vario and Thor Vario blade supplied
G-Bone sleeve:
- Composition: aluminium
- Slightly curved
- Widia pick (94% tungsten carbide)
Size: 47cm
Weight: 528g
Certification: CE EN 13089, type 2, UIAA 152
- Recommended blades: Ice Vario, Total Ice Vario, Total Dry Vario, Katana Ice Vario, Dry Plus, Ice Blade, Ice Plus Blade
- Vario interchangeable system included
Technology:
- G-Bone : The G-Bone technology guarantees greater resistance and a better grip on the handle, even as a thinner model. Its ergonomic grip and shape protect your fingers.
- Vario system: Innovative system of interchangeable blades and accessories. It is compatible with all ice axes in the Machine family. This system allows you to combine 4 different blades.
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