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Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device

Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device

Item # 736538
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Updated classic 12-point crampons are designed for general mountaineering, mixed climbing and moderate ice climbing, featuring full antibott shields.

  • Made with strong chromoly steel, the semi-rigid construction is suitable for 3/4-shank boots
  • New-Matic bindings are simple and efficient, allowing use of new, lighter weight mountaineering boots without significant welts at the toes
  • Flexible latex antibott shields prevent snow build-up beneath the crampon; additional hinge adjustment sleeves prevent snow build-up
  • 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
  • Serrated points under heels provides better purchase on ice and snow for improved traction
  • Crampons adjust easily without tools; one size fits U.S. men's boot sizes 4 to 12 and European sizes 36 to 47

Imported.

Item 736538

Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device Specs

Specification

Description

Weight950 grams
BindingsHybrid
Fits shoe sizeEU 36-47 / US 4-12

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

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Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons with Antibott Device
 
4.6

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to put on and adjust (7)
  • Great grip (5)
  • Comfortable (4)
  • Versatile (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Alpine routes (6)
    • Mixed routes (5)
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    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    Feb

    1

    2008

     
    5.0

    Great allround crampon

    By arunmahajan

    from Palo Alto, Ca

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

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

    Cons

    • not that light

    Best Uses

    • Alpine Routes
    • Mixed Routes

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

    After 12 years on mixed stuff on my Charlet Mosers, got these for a Himalaya climb in India (Gangstang) and used them with great results on the west face where we had everything, rock, ice, deep snow and thin ice on rock and they worked perfect.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Jan

    12

    2008

     
    5.0

    Works good ,so far!

    By jstrat121

    from Riverside,CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy To Put On And Adjust

    Cons

    • A little heavy

    Best Uses

    • Alpine Routes
    • Heavy Snow

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

    Used on Mt. Baden-Powell in So. Cal in a mix of solid frozen snow/ice/2' deep powder/slush,
    These worked great.Put them on at beginning of hike and did NOT need to adjust them even 1 time!
    The anti-balling device works perfectly(no snow balls under your feet!)
    Total of about 6-7 miles of rough hiking,with NO adjustments,worked great and they saved my butt more than a few times......cant wait to use them again.
    Bought a pair for my son as well!

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Oct

    8

    2007

     
    5.0

    Great crampons!

    By Desert Hawk

    from Southern Pines, NC

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Alpine Routes
      • Mixed Routes

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

      These are the best crampons I have ever owned. They are extremely easy to put on and adjust, and grip very well. I most recently used them on Mount Elbrus and they made the climb to the summit a breeze.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      20

      2007

       
      5.0

      Excellent Crampons

      By The Marquis Mountaineer

      from KY

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Put On And Adjust

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Alpine Routes
        • Mixed Routes

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

        The crampon points are just right for a variety of alpine routes. The New-Matic system makes the crampons easy to put on. It is a good combination of the step-in and strap-on systems. Even with heavy gloves, they are simple to put on. The crampons are very well-made...just what one expects from Grivel.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        16

        2007

         
        4.0

        Good all-arounder

        By CKL

        from NM

        Site Member

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

        I agree with some of the other reviewers - this is a good all-around crampon. I've climbed the Kautz route on Rainier, clawed along M3+ routes, climbed a lot of WI4 and short bits of WI5 with these crampons. It's true that there are more technical crampons out there for vertical ice, these do pretty good & they used to be the standard before all the extra fancy stuff came out.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        12

        2007

         
        4.0

        Gets the job done!

        By Wildfire

        from Seattle, WA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy To Put On And Adjust
        • Field adjustable
        • Great Grip

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Mixed Routes

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

          Bought a well-used pair, but after a bit of Dremel work they're good to go once again. This is one advantage over lighter aluminum crampons; better wear resistance. 12-point design works well for general glacier and snow-slope travel. Very easy to adjust out in the field. For those not certain if they need crampons but are looking to do alpine climbing on snow & ice: trust me, crampons make life much easier, not harder! I didn't even notice the extra weight on my feet.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          12

          2007

           
          4.0

          Great for glacier travel

          By IR

          from portland

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Professional Guide

          Site Member

          Pros

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

          Cons

          • Bulky

          Best Uses

          • Alpine Routes
          • Heavy Snow

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

          I have used several different hybris and these are the best so far. the bot plates should be standard on every crampon ever made and is a lifesaving device. The tooth design is efficient and rarely snags. the only complaint I have is that it is a little heavy, but really, thats just the way it goes with steel. make sure to get a point cover or crampon bag with it casue these will tear up your gear when packed up.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          7

          2007

           
          5.0

          cant be beat!

          By climb4life

          from san diego

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Alpine Routes
            • Mixed Routes
            • Vertical Ice

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

            absolutely amazing. these are the gold standard for "do it all" crampons. there are definately better technical WI crampons out there but if your looking for a crampon to do everything, especially if you thrive on alpine routes, these are the ticket. very reliable

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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