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Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device

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These classic 12-point crampons are designed for general mountaineering, mixed climbing and moderate ice climbing.

Made with strong chromoly steel, the semi-rigid construction is suitable for 3/4-shank boots
Flexible latex antibott sheets prevent snow build-up beneath the crampon
New-Matic bindings are simple and efficient, allowing use of new, lighter weight mountaineering boots without significant welts at the toes
Front Zytel straps attached to the front posts anchor the toes, while clip-in cams secure the heels; nylon ankle straps fasten with two ring buckles
Crampons adjust easily without tools; one size fits U.S. men's boot sizes 4 to 12 and European sizes 36-47

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Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device Customer Reviews

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Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device

4.4

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to put on and adjust (7)
Great grip (7)
Versatile (6)
Comfortable (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine routes (7)
Vertical ice (5)
Heavy snow (4)
Mixed routes (4)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  88%
  (7 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (4 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

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Apr

2013

4.0

Crampons Review

By The Chad

from Sacramento, Ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Mixed Routes
Vertical Ice

Comments about Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device:

These crampons were a great addition to the collection for this new climber.

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Apr

2013

5.0

great combination

By Richard Fletcher

from Bavaria, Germany

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow

Comments about Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device:

These are a great general purpose crampon, additionally is spare parts are available so that you can convert them to full-auto or strap on when you buy new boots. They come with Anti-bots with an accordion piece for the bar so the risk of balling is reduced.

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Jan

2013

5.0

awesome traction, easy to use

By silverfstop

from Los Angeles, CA

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Pros

Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Vertical Ice

Comments about Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device:

After trying a few Black Diamond offerings, I felt this was the best solution for my Alpine Boots. The higher-end Black Diamonds always require a lot of adjustment (the toe lock was a pain). These go on easily, stay put and keep you put on the ice.

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May

2011

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The Best Crampons on the Market

By Bergsteigerulo

from Tiburon, Ca

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow
Mixed Routes
Vertical Ice

Comments about Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device:

I used to use the Grivel 2F and was real bummed that when it was time to replace them that they were no longer available. I then purchased G12's and I absolutely love everything about them. The strap system with the heel lock is easy to use and the crampons feel secure to my boots.
The antibots are great as snow no longer balls up under the crampon which is inconvenient and dangerous.
They weight does not bother me because it makes me feel that these crampons are durable. I belive these will last many years!

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Apr

2011

(3 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Sizing Way Off

By RickA

from Sierra's

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Cons

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Comments about Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device:

The previous reviews were good. But the sizing is way off. I wear a 12 & I couldn't get my hiking boot to fit, let alone my mountaineering boots.The Product looks good[...] If you wear a size 10, it shouldn't be a problem. If you have a size 11, bring your boots to the store if you are lucky enough to live near one.

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Aug

2010

(8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I love my G-12s

By Beder

from Boston, MA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Sheds Snow Beautifully
Tough
Versatile

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow
Mixed Routes
Vertical Ice

Comments about Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device:

I got lucky with some sort of pricing mistake and ended up with these when I was just browsing.
I have since taken them up the Matterhorn, all over the White Mountains (NH) and vertical Ice climbing.
They are excellent "universal" crampons. with 12-points and aggressive teeth, they can do anything that an 8 or 10 point will do, albeit more ungainly, but also rock and ice climb. They're tough, and so far unbreakable. I've debated getting a more flexible 10 point for light alpinism and a stiff vertical-front-point pair of ice climbing crampons, but these simply do it all. They are ideally suited to AD-D Mountaineering, because they shed glacial or soft snow very well, and can rock and ice climb on the front points.
I highly recommend anything Grivel makes, they simply set the standard and everyone else just tries to keep up or reach towards more recreational consumers.
The Anti-Bot plates on the Grivel crampons are rounded bubbles that flex to imperceptibly *pop* the snow right off with every step. No other crampon that I know of can do the same. All brands can keep the snow from between your boot, but only Grivels shed it below too.
Consider your type of climbing/hiking carefully, and ask people in the know, but these are great :)

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Apr

2010

(10 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I agree[...]

By Yangyexin12

from Beijin,China

About Me Environmentalist

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Versatile

Cons

A liiiitle heavy

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Climbing in Arctic
Vertical Ice

Comments about Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device:

this product great and i lov it. the boot which cling to the ice is a wise choose. climbers look forward for tomarrow is a new day full of adventure and surprises just think " it just a hill not a mountain".

p.s.- im sorry im from China and i not that good @ english yet....thank you.

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Mar

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

fantastic

By Ruben

from Colorado

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Cool
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Versatile

Cons

On a heavy side

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow
Mixed Routes

Comments about Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device:

performed up to its name on Elbrus, paired with Scarpa boots.. good combination. already checked with Invernos - good fit as well. Good looking, world classic. Recommended.