Grivel Air Tech Evo Crampon Black, Cramp-O-Matic

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I have strapped the Grivel Air Tech Evo Crampon onto my boots for glacier approaches, steep snow climbs, and mixed alpine terrain and it has never given me a reason to doubt my footing. The front and rear antibott plates are genuinely effective at preventing snow buildup underfoot, which matters more than most people realize until they have experienced balling out on a critical section. The 12-point configuration sits low enough to move quickly but bites decisively when the terrain demands it.""The moment crampons become necessary is rarely the moment you want to be thinking about whether yours are up to the task. On glaciated approaches, hardpack traverses, and the mixed terrain that defines classic alpine objectives, the Grivel Air Tech Evo Crampon delivers the kind of reliable, confident traction that lets you stay focused on the route rather than your footing. Twelve short steel points keep the profile low and the stride natural while still providing decisive bite across variable surfaces. Grivel's front and rear Antibott plates address one of the most underappreciated hazards in alpine travel, snow balling up underfoot between the points and effectively raising you above the surface on a platform of packed snow rather than steel. By preventing that buildup at both ends of the crampon, the Air Tech Evo keeps all twelve points in contact with the terrain where they belong. Four distinct binding systems cover the full range of mountaineering boot constructions, from strap-on new-classic harness for boots without welts to the universal multi-matic option that fits securely on any boot type, making these a legitimate long-term investment regardless of how your boot quiver evolves."

Price: $176.00 from Backcountry