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September 5, 2010

Petzl Irvis Crampon Review

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Petzl Irvis Crampon

Petzl Irvis Crampon

Price: $135.00 at 2 stores.
Average Rating: out of 5

Moosejaw

The Irvis Crampon by Petzl is a 10-point crampons for ski touring and glacier travel.

Features:

  • 3-year guarantee
  • Fits boots sizes 35 to 46 with L linking bar (included)
  • Lateral points for purchase while traversing
  • Length of points is designed for maximum stability
  • Linking bar can be set for flexible or semi-rigid modes to adapt the crampon to flexible or rigid boots
  • Optional M linking bar fits boots sizes 27 to 42 (T20950)
  • Second row of teeth angled towards the front for support when front-pointing
  • Sharp points for great purchase in ice
  • Two teeth at 45 angles at the rear of the forefoot for purchase while traversing or descending
  • Two teeth at the rear for stability while descending face downhill
  • Two wide front points for purchase in snow, reinforced for rigidity

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

The Irvis Crampons from PetzlĀ® are 10-point crampons which deliver good holding power for ski touring and glacier travel.

Features:

  • A lightweight, simple system for use in varied conditions
  • CE-UIAA certified
  • Easy to adjust (without tools) and precise (half sizes)
  • Eight points underfoot for increased traction
  • Flexible binding at the front
  • Heel bail lever with a wide-range micrometric adjustment at the rear
  • Lateral points for purchase while traversing
  • Leverlock bindings designed for boots with heel welts
  • Lightweight: less than 800 g
  • Linking bar system allows user to change from semirigid to articulated mode
  • Particularly suited for small sizes
  • Supplied with Antisnow to help prevent snow buildup
  • Tapered front points for good ice penetration
  • Two front points for holding power in ice and snow
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