Excellent steep ice and steep buttress crampon (a replacement for the G14 but quite a lot lighter) with simple no tools length adjustment. However on this model the front points are forged vertical format points that can easily be adjusted from bi-point to monopoint (tools supplied). Forged points penetrate hard ice better and with less vibration. They can also be replaced when they wear out. In mono-point format they are excellent for mixed climbing as the vertical single point sits well in thin cracks. In addition the crampon comes with "Alpine Flat Points" that do not sink in so badly on deep snow. Despite being a top end climbing crampon, this crampon is still flexible enough for walking in and so a perfect all-rounder for those tackling middle to harder grade Scottish winter routes on remote crags!
The Dual-Matic binding is effectively two binding systems in one:
Cramp-o-Matic: Full step-in with wire front bail. Quick to put on in a blizzard but you do have to get them on just right - rigid boots only. They are the most rigid option so ideal for more technical routes.
New-Matic: Semi-step in with Grivel's excellent plastic toe cap. These are simple to put on and there is a tiny bit more margin for error than with the Cramp-o-matic, thus they can be used on slightly more flexible boots.
There are therefore a lot of options that can be set up with this one crampon - please see the photos.
Fit only to a B3 Mountaineering Boot.
Antibott (anti-balling plates) are included.
Certification: CE EN 893, UIAA 153.