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Grivel Air Tech Light New Classic Crampons with Antibott Device

Grivel Air Tech Light New Classic Crampons with Antibott Device

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Designed for ski touring and icy traverses, the Grivel® Air Tech light crampons shave ounces without compromising performance.

  • Super lightweight aluminum alloy keeps weight low helping ease fatigue
  • Design uses 10 points for traction on flatter traverses and 12 points when ascending sloped terrain
  • Serrated, bi-angular forefoot points improve stability and bite on descents and traverses
  • Serrated points under heels provides better purchase on ice and snow for improved traction
  • Quick and easy Flex bar adjustment fits most foot sizes and helps improve comfort by allowing more natural flexibility when walking
  • Removable latex antibott shields prevent unsafe snow build-up beneath the crampon and stay flexible in cold conditions
  • Also includes two accordion-shaped latex tubes that cover the Flex bar, preventing ice and snow buildup and ensuring easy operation of bar
  • Classic binding system with new bi-component heel and toe straps offer enhanced strength and adherence to boots
  • Front and rear Zytel straps attached to posts anchor toes and heels; nylon ankle straps fasten with two ring buckles
  • Crampons adjust easily without tools; one size fits U.S. men's boot sizes 3.5 to 12 and European sizes 35 to 46

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Item 736536

Grivel Air Tech Light New Classic Crampons with Antibott Device Specs

Specification

Description

Weight476 grams
BindingsStrap-on
Fits shoe sizeEU 35-46 / US 3.5-12

Grivel Air Tech Light New Classic Crampons with Antibott Device Customer Reviews

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Grivel Air Tech Light New Classic Crampons with Antibott Device
 
4.3

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to put on and adjust (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Comfortable (3)
  • Great grip (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Alpine routes (3)
    • Mixed routes (3)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Jan

    21

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    So-So

    By red cedar

    from Norwich, VT

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Put On And Adjust
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Metal will breaksnap

    Best Uses

    • Heavy Snow

    Comments about Grivel Air Tech Light New Classic Crampons with Antibott Device:

    I've used these crampons for about 3 seasons. I first bought them when living in OR for the Cascade volcanoes like the Sisters and Hood, later used them on Elbrus, in the Alps, and later on Rainier. While these crampons did get me up and down these mountains, they're not the most burly. This past weekend while doing a winter trip in the White's in NH, the metal broke on them rendering them useless and unfixable. Not what you want on an icy ridge in the mountains. All in all, these are best suited to glaciers and ski mountaineering trips like South Sister, rather than some place where there is need for a more aggressive crampon (Rainier etc.) or nasty cold conditions (the White's for example). I will not buy them again, instead I am going for a beefier version. These crampons can work, but are best suited for light mountaineering.

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Mar

    8

    2008

    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Perfect crampons for stability

    By TonyDinLV

    from Las Vegas, NV

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Put On And Adjust
    • Great Grip
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Alpine Routes
      • Mixed Routes

      Comments about Grivel Air Tech Light New Classic Crampons with Antibott Device:

      I used these on a recent trip to Mt Charleston, and they could not have done a better job. They made the ascent easy and safe over the re-melt and straight ice. They also performed very well in a hurried pace downhill "jog"... They are very quick to step into and out of, so I actually did so when I should have. I would recommend grabbing a bag for them (black diamond makes some) and keeping that external to you pack so that you will have handy access to them whenever you need them.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      23

      2007

       
      5.0

      Excellent

      By skiair691

      from So Cal

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Put On And Adjust
      • Great Grip
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Alpine Routes
        • Mixed Routes

        Comments about Grivel Air Tech Light New Classic Crampons with Antibott Device:

        I am a Back Country skier transplant from Colorado, 16 years of BC experience. I Have used the Air T set only here in CA, (it's a little icy out here). I really like them because they easily strap on my old sorrels and look like they would fit most any boot. Although I wear a size 10 snow boot that is super bulky and have the Air T crampons on the largest setting. So if you have big feet and wear a bulky boot these may not fit. They are super light, sharp and grip well. I have used them climbing some icy faces, about 40 - 45 degrees. Nothing too crazy, they are not made for ice climbing so I wouldn't try them on that. All in all they work out well for me and I am super happy with them. Not to mention I didn't have to spend money on new boots.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        12

        2007

         
        5.0

        Great Lightweigt Crampon

        By Little Spoon

        from Deerfield, IL

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Easy To Put On And Adjust
        • Great Grip
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Alpine Routes
          • Mixed Routes

          Comments about Grivel Air Tech Light New Classic Crampons with Antibott Device:

          Used these with my lightweight Sportiva Boots this summer for summit climb of Mt. Adams. Very Lightweight, easy to put on and adjust. Great product for the weight conscious climber.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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