Grivel Air Tech Crampons (New Classic EVO)

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Grivel’s Air Tech Crampons are an excellent 12 point mountaineering crampon giving you extra point of contact for extra security when on steep terrain.

Grivel says

Technical 12-point crampon, suitable for routes with rock and ice. Air Tech, one of our spearheads, has been designed for ascents with both rock and ice. It has 12 short steel points, 8 of which are front and 4 rear. The position of the points is designed to keep the foot steady during ascents, descents and traverses. It adapts to any type of boot thanks to the regulation bar in the middle and to the several binding systems, Cramp-O-Matic EVO, New-Matic EVO, New-Classic EVO. Equipped with the famous Grivel proactive Antibott both in the front and the rear. Easy to store in the backpack and not bulky. Perfect adherence, excellent companion for activities in the mountains.

New Classic EVO Binding System

Both front and rear plastic harnesses are hinged from their respective retention posts and may be “opened” to facilitate attachment to the boot, then closed securely once the boot is inside.

Available on the following Grivel crampons: G1, G10, G10 Wide, Air Tech, G12, Air Tech Light, Air Tech Light Wide.

Our Verdict

Grivel’s Air Tech Crampons are an excellent 12 point mountaineering crampon giving you extra point of contact over the more usual 10 point walking crampon such as the G10. The New Classic binding will secure the crampon to any rigid (B1-3) boot.

The Air Tech crampons are easily adjustable and the rear bail can be completely removed for tighter packing. They come with anti balling plates as you would expect and the Chromolly steel construction is very durable.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Strap-on bindings with front and back cradles, for flexible boots or boots without a heel notch. Suitable for B1, B2 and B3 boots.
• Activities: Glacier walking/ classical and technical mountaineering

Specifications

• Weight per pair: 824g
• Boot size: 35-46
• Rigidity: Semi-Rigid
• Shape: Asymetric
• Binding style: New Classic
  
• Strengthening: 3D Stamp
  
• Front points: Dual
  
• Points: 12
  
• Material: Chromoly Steel, Plastic
  
• Antibott: Front and Rear
  

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