tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post9121010083221936673..comments2024-03-16T10:11:19.302-07:00Comments on Cold Thistle: Grivel Crampons? Respect is due....Danehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-62377860305278070022014-04-29T18:40:02.748-07:002014-04-29T18:40:02.748-07:00G12 or Air tech are much more durable crampons tha...G12 or Air tech are much more durable crampons than the Sabertooth and with long bars should easily fit your 47s and climb better as well. Good luck. Let me know how the firt is on your boots.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-44802029388138313502014-04-27T14:25:17.935-07:002014-04-27T14:25:17.935-07:00Dane,
I like your blog. I'm having trouble fi...Dane,<br />I like your blog. I'm having trouble finding a replacement crampon for my worn out BD sabretooths. I want a crampon for mountaineering with occasional ice cragging. I have size 48 Nepal Evos and I would like to give Grivels a shot but it seems like they only go up to size 47. Do you know if this is accurate? Am I just stuck with BD? ThanksSnow Sloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187252173699982140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-28158413861840722032013-02-16T22:25:35.538-08:002013-02-16T22:25:35.538-08:00If you are climbing in the first versions of the G...If you are climbing in the first versions of the G20 or 22 I would suggest contacting your local Grivel dealer and simply replacing the part for the new version. Grivel has always been very good at replacing broken or faulty parts. <br /><br />The new bars have been available for almost a year now.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-34240320754961841242013-02-16T21:43:54.422-08:002013-02-16T21:43:54.422-08:00I just recently had one center bar fail on my G22s...I just recently had one center bar fail on my G22s. The other center bar was cracked, but did not fail. I was using them with LaSportiva Nepal Evo boots. <br /><br />If you are using the old style G22 or G20 crampons with a hollow instep, I recommend frequently inspecting the center bar for cracks and/or replacing the center bar with the new twin bars.Karl Henizehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05563426727226864447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-13946815634845044402013-02-13T14:14:19.419-08:002013-02-13T14:14:19.419-08:00I used to have a pair of Scrapa Frenys. I remember...I used to have a pair of Scrapa Frenys. I remember the toe bail on every crampon I tried didnt fit due to the super curved shape of the boot. So I just bent the toe bail into shape with a hammer and a pair of pilers. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568772815922334692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-9266991423421825372013-02-13T09:13:26.478-08:002013-02-13T09:13:26.478-08:00Agreed, I've climbed a lot of things in the G1...Agreed, I've climbed a lot of things in the G12. They are good from vertical ice to mixed. Aint the arrow but the Indian :) <br /><br />The G20? Yes the current version does have the extra mini horizontal. And yes it does work well just as you've described. One advantage over the other mono points IMO.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-20566685408678428842013-02-13T06:36:09.211-08:002013-02-13T06:36:09.211-08:00Wyatt, for what it's worth, I've been very...Wyatt, for what it's worth, I've been very happy with the Grivel G12. Works well for anything from glacier approaches to vertical ice. Don't know how they handle hard mixed, for easy mixed they are fine. And the new Newmatic binding fits silver Trangos and Batura Evos fine, at least by my standards :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113520985480308460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-80102063628089714512013-02-12T23:18:25.694-08:002013-02-12T23:18:25.694-08:00does the G20 have that little mini horizontal fron...does the G20 have that little mini horizontal frontpoint next to the mono? It seems like a smart idea (doesn't get in the way with the mixed, gives extra support in the slush) but I have never heard anyone comment on itJon Rhoderickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07145952556525826178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-74955928874958067672013-02-12T10:05:33.936-08:002013-02-12T10:05:33.936-08:00BD normal bail does fit the TLT boots better but y...BD normal bail does fit the TLT boots better but you have to cut up the hole on the crampon to get them to fit. No more Petzl bails after that. Even then the heels aren't that great. I think the Grivel is the best out of box, BD only OK and the Petzl last in the TLT race. Sadly. Too bad there is no usable front point on the Haute Route left. Seriously Brian...I suggest just bagging it and getting the G22 or 20 if you need a tech crampon. Send me a PM if you have the interest.Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300760603627210620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-68692792094720829842013-02-12T08:10:05.758-08:002013-02-12T08:10:05.758-08:00The Haute Route fits the Dynafit TLT in a freakish...The Haute Route fits the Dynafit TLT in a freakishly fantastic sort of way, eh? <br /><br />Although I love climbing in my Moser Dartwins, the bail fit does not make me feel all warm and fuzzy. Any recommendations for mods to get them to fit my TLTs better? I heard that the BD bails are better. Bet you know. You can send thoughts to my gmail if you like. Thanks.brian p. harderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03223537483494451530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6940163880772720830.post-29068226110763368012013-02-12T07:35:36.879-08:002013-02-12T07:35:36.879-08:00Dane,
I recently discovered how much easier ice ...Dane, <br /><br />I recently discovered how much easier ice climbing is with horizontal front points. I had been caught up in the hype of verticals and its interesting to me that no matter how much the ice climbing veterans say horizontals are superior, horizontal crampons are rarely talked about - other than Sabertooths. I refuse to buy BD gear anyway for personal/political reasons, so what other makes and models of horizontal crampons do you climb with and recommend? What features do you like or find important?Wyattnoreply@blogger.com