scablander – 2011-03-19
Great for moderate galcier climb
After one season of intensive use I can confidently recommend these for moderate mixed glacier-rock climb. Stability is excellent up to 30 degrees and good for another 20: I even pushed them once on a four pitches 50 degrees icy slope and despite being relatively short the front points held remarkably well. Grip is very good on anything but water ice. The aluminum teeth has good grip on rock too - or at least on the rather soft volcanic rock - but it does wear down visibly on mixed terrain: two Rainier and two Baker climbs later and it needed some sharpening.If you don't envision anything too technical, the versatility and light weight make these the optimal choice.
Ja mountain man – 2011-03-06
grivel quality at half the weight
i just recently bought a pair of these this year with the intention of getting some good use out of them come summer and spring. first impression was "WOW, these ARE light" less than a pound a pair doesn't seem like much until you pick up a pair. es
Mountain-ear – 2010-10-21
Fantastic crampon
Love em, lightweight, have used them in scree and dirt between snow fields and glacier, still not showing too much wear. Super light, no issues with getting a solid purchase in ice, strap stays put. Easy to clean.
what_rain – 2010-05-31
Grivel tight crampon
I just replaced my old bail type G10s w/ an otherwise identical pair of universal G12 Air Techs. See photo. The G12 is a great product as expected, but the bar came up short. Next, I learned that I have to spend another $20 on a "new" long flex bar. It should be available in a month or two. :( Both crampons are sized to 46. My boot is 46 1/3 (US size 12). Hmm... My not so new G10s came w/ a flex bar that was long enough to fit my largest boots - even my Randonee boots! If you have normal+ sized feet and plan on using these on multiple boots - be sure to add another $20 to your budget. I still have the original G10 box w/ price tag: [$] It's the same light weight crampon, for a not so light price.
