Technical axe for ice climbing, mixed climbing, and dry tooling. Very light, with G-bone carbon-composite shaft and full carbon handle, extremely well balanced. The Dark Machine X is designed for extreme ice climbing and dry tooling. Very light at only 480, their geometry offers a higher center of gravity (more towards the head), that allows a much better swing. The head is compatible with VARIO Blade System, an innovative light and modular system for interchangeable blades and accessories: naked, mini-hammer, hammer and adze on all blade options.