Ultra-lightweight flexible 10 point crampons intended for fell-running, hiking and non-technical mountaineering on pure ice and snow. The strap system is designed to work with running shoes as well as ski, snowshoe, hiking, and telemark boots (an innovative hook on the heel strap hooks onto your shoe laces), and we see no reason why they shouldn't be fixed to rockshoes for short glacier approaches to technical alpine rock climbs.
This aluminium version (made from 7075-T6 anodized aircraft aluminum for maximum strength and durability) is not really suitable for the UK as they will not cope with the wear and tear of rocky terrain. They are ideal for activities where they will be used only on pure ice and snow - eg ski-touring.
The front points are 10 degrees open for optimal performance with flexible footwear and are ¾" (ca 15mm) long. These crampons are exceptionally lightweight, and fold down into a compact package of 3.5" x 3.5" x 8" (ca 9cm x 9cm x 20cm).
Can be fitted to almost any boot.
Two sizes are available:
S/M fits UK 3 - 8 (however a bulky 7.5 or 8 shoe or boot may need the larger size).
M/L fits UK 8 - 13.
Kahtoola claim that they weigh 540g per pair but we think they are actually lighter at 530g per pair.