Mountain Climbing News : CAMP XLC Nanotech Crampon Review

Moosejaw

The XLC Nanotech Crampon by Camp USA has the same lightweight materials as the hyper light XLC crampons with the addition of innovative Sandvik Nanoflex reinforcements on the front points for increased durability and strength. Available in two binding styles. For telemark or A/T boots, use the automatic binding. Sandvik Nanoflex is an innovative patented steel alloy that is 60% stronger than normal steel which allows for a significant reduction in the amount of metal used, thereby decreasing weight while maintaining strength.

Features:

3-D shaped frame maximizes strength and performance
Alpinism, High Altitude Climbing / General Mountaineering
Best bindings for use with overboots
Optional Vibram anti-balling plates (18106 - sold separately)
Sandvik Nanoflex stainless steel reinforcements on the front points
Ski Mountaineering / Alpinism, General Mountaineering
Tool-free size adjustment
Tool-free size adjustment
Wear indicators on the side points show when it is time for replacement
Wear indicators on the side points show when it is time for replacement
World's most sophisticated 12-point mountaineering crampons

ProLite Gear

Aluminum is softer and more rigid than steel. This makes it both less durable and more breakable. But it is also much lighter. This is why the XLC series crampons (lightest 12 point crampons in the world) have been a smash hit ever since they hit the market. To take advantage of the specific properties of both aluminium and steel, the new XLC Nanotech crampons use innovative Sandvik Nanoflex® steel alloy attachments that line the bottom of the critical front points. The attachments make the front points sharper for higher penetration and increased security. They also make them significantly more resistant to wear and tear. Ideal for expeditions and low-angle mixed routes where light weight and high strength are both at a premium.

Oregon Mountain Community

The Camp XLC Nanotech crampons are a hybrid of aluminum and steel to make an excellent crampon for general mountaineering, ski mountaineering, and glacier approaches. An aluminum body gives this crampon extremely light weight, coming in at just over a pound per pair (with the automatic bindings). The frontpoints are steel so they bite into ice and stay sharp for long days in the mountains. The XLC Nanotech crampons are a great blend of light weight and durability in a crampon.