How Do You Buy A Pair Of Crampons?
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast and have ever found yourself trying to precariously walk across snow or ice without falling, consider purchasing a pair of crampons. They’re mostly used by mountaineers, ice climbers and other adventurers who routinely travel through glaciers or snowfields. However, anyone can benefit from the increased traction and security they provide for frozen conditions. Step 1 Know for what activity you’re buying the crampons. For hiking or general alpine travel, a hinged crampon that provides flex in the forefoot is the best option, whereas a rigid crampon is best suited for steep ice climbing. Step 2 Choose a crampon that is compatible with your boots. Crampons are given grades of C1, C2 or C3, which indicate whether they’re meant to be used with classic hillwalking boots, semi-rigid mountaineering boots or fully-rigid mountaineering boots. Step 3 Choose the number of spikes (points) you’d like your crampons to have. The modern standard is 12 points, but if you
