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Petzl Vasak Flexlock Crampons

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Featuring a 12-point design optimized for general-purpose mountaineering, Petzl Vasak crampons excel on long glacier routes and ridge traverses.

Point lengths are optimally set to reduce stilt effect, improving stability and walking efficiency in mixed conditions
Flat front points provide excellent holding power and the next two points angle forward for support while front pointing
Semiflexible design combines rigid support on steep angles and flex for natural walking comfort
Crampons adjust easily without tools, accommodating half-sizes for an accurate, snug fit
Low-profile Antisnow® plates help prevent sticky snow from balling up beneath your feet without interfering with the projection of the points
Flexlock binding system is ideal for boots without welts; it uses low-bulk, flexible toe and heel bindings to adapt to most boot shapes and sizes
Nylon webbing straps snug the toe and heel pieces securely in place without excessively squeezing sides of boots

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Petzl Vasak Flexlock Crampons Customer Reviews

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Petzl Vasak Flexlock Crampons

3.6

(based on 8 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to put on and adjust (5)
Great grip (4)
Comfortable (3)
Lightweight (3)
Versatile (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine routes (5)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  86%
  (6 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  75%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Apr

2013

5.0

Well done

By hiker-ed

from Houston, TX

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Pros

Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Kept Out Snow
Work Well

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow

Comments about Petzl Vasak Flexlock Crampons:

I used these for the mountaineering route up Mt. Whitney. They worked great with plenty of grip. No complaints.

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May

2012

4.0

Great crampons for snow climbing

By Jac Fourie

from New Mexico

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Pros

Easy To Put On And Adjust
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes

Comments about Petzl Vasak Flexlock Crampons:

I have used these crampons extensively for snow climbing and on alpine routes. For this type of climbing, the flat front points work very well. Especially on steep snow, the crampons feel very secure. For vertical waterfal ice climbing, I have found that the front points bounce off the ice sometimes. In short, they do what they are designed to do.

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Jan

2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Garbage

By CWMGCal

from Portland, OR

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Pros

Cons

Breaks easy
Tough To Adjust Straps

Best Uses

Comments about Petzl Vasak Flexlock Crampons:

I broke these crampons on Mt. Adams, first time out. The adjuster wouldn't lock down (then later wouldn't pull out) and the straps are so thin I couldn't get a good grip on them to even tighten properly (think ice-cold frozen fingers trying to work paper thin webbing). When one broke and fell off my foot (twice) it was on a rather steep section and caused allot of anguish trying to put the thing back on. Total garbage.

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May

2011

5.0

Great versatile crampon!

By OlympicMtnJeff

from Bremerton, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes

Comments about Petzl Vasak Flexlock Crampons:

I bought a pair several years ago and have loved them. I have used them on anything from easy snow slogs to icy alpine couliers. I have never had trouble with snow building up on them or the straps coming loose.

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Apr

2010

(1 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Too small - again!

By ClimbHighAK

from Anchorage Alaska

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Pros

Cons

Too small

Best Uses

None if you are 6'

Comments about Petzl Vasak Flexlock Crampons:

I am 6' 2" tall and normal proportions. These crampons (like most) are made for people [...] average height.

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Jan

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great GP crampon

By AC in SD

from San Diego

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes

Comments about Petzl Vasak Flexlock Crampons:

This is a great general purpose crampon. I've had mine now for a couple years and are still in good shape. Easy to put on/take off/stow. They have lived up to my expectations for sure!

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Apr

2008

(17 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Rocking!

By [@]2spoons[@]

from Vista Ca

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Great Crampons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow
Mixed Routes

Comments about Petzl Vasak Flexlock Crampons:

Worked great on mixed ice and snow up to 60 degrees. Easy to walk in and just enough stiffness to make walking in a stout pair of backpacking boots a breeze. Would not use for verticle ice.

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Oct

2007

(8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Design

By mtngoat

from Eugene, OR

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Pros

Durable
EASY FIT
Good Value
High Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Glacier Travel
Mountaineering

Comments about Petzl Vasak Flexlock Crampons:

The Petzl Vasak series is an excellent crampon, and the flexlock has a very simple design. Which is compatible with any style of boot.

I've used these on many trips and have been very pleased with the durability and performance.

The anti-ball plates work very well, and I've done glacier travel as well as ice climbing, and haven't had any problems.