Grivel G20 Plus LT Crampon Silver/Yellow, Cramp-O-Matic

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I ran the G20 Plus LT on a sustained WI5 pitch and then straight into a mixed crux above it, and the mono-point configuration gave me placements I simply could not have made with a dual front point crampon. The removable front Antibott is a smart touch because on pure ice I pulled it off to save weight, and on the mixed section I put it back on when snow started building up on the ledges between tool placements. The LT construction keeps things light enough that these crampons feel like part of the boot rather than something bolted to it.""Steep ice and technical mixed terrain demand a crampon that can place precisely, hold reliably, and disappear into your movement rather than fight against it. The Grivel G20 Plus LT Crampon is built around a mono-point configuration that gives you access to small features and thin ice placements that a wider front point simply cannot reach. Whether you are front pointing up a sustained ice pillar or navigating the rock and ice transitions of a serious mixed route, the single point keeps you in control and your footwork efficient. The interchangeable front point system lets you configure the G20 Plus LT for your specific terrain, with forged and Katana front points available and an optional Razor point for maximum performance on pure ice. The removable front Antibott gives you a weight-saving option on clean ice days while the fixed rear Antibott maintains traction underfoot in all conditions. LT construction optimizes material thickness throughout the steel frame to bring the weight down to 821g per pair without compromising the durability that technical climbing demands. The Grivel Crampon System opens up further interchangeable component options, and CE EN 893 and UIAA 153 certification backs the performance claims on terrain where the stakes are real. Sized from European 37 to 48 and built for climbers who take their footwork seriously."

Price: $275.00 from Backcountry