The Salewa Alpinist Walk crampon in black and yellow is a highly versatile and sturdy stainless - steel strap - on option, perfect for technical ice climbing, mixed routes, and general mountaineering. Its carbon - steel 3D frame is both strong and lightweight. The front basket comes with a soft binding that can fit boots without toe or heel welts. The horizontal front points offer reliable grip and load transfer on steep ice and horizontal rock edges, and they also help you move forward efficiently with an ergonomic roll - off motion. The overall shape and semi - aggressive secondary points give better traction on ice and snow, while the extra mid - foot spikes add more safety on icy ridges and verglas. One of the standout features of this universal crampon is its length - adjustable straps. There are no loose ends, which greatly reduces the risk of tripping. The flexing studded anti - balling plates that cover the entire undersurface prevent snow from building up. And it's incredibly convenient as you don't need any tools to adjust it in the field. Features: Length - adjustable straps, minimized snow build - up due to flexing anti - balling plates covering the whole undersurface, exchangeable parts, point geometry designed for a safe grip and easy forward movement with ergonomic roll - off, horizontal front points, mid - foot extra spikes and spiked anti - balling plates for a secure grip on ice ridges, a 3D section frame for stiffness and lightness, size adjustment without tools, 3F - system soft binding, and a front binding fixed inside. Specifications: Mountaineering boot size: 235 - 330 mm, Mondopoint; Weight: 805 g.
Using the Salewa Alpinist Walk Crampon is quite straightforward. First, make sure your mountaineering boots are within the size range of 235 - 330 mm (Mondopoint). Slip the crampon onto your boots and use the length - adjustable straps to secure it. You don't need any tools for this adjustment, so it can be done easily in the field. When walking on ice or snow, the horizontal front points and mid - foot extra spikes will give you a good grip. Just walk naturally, and the ergonomic design will help you move forward efficiently. As for maintenance, after each use, remove any snow or ice from the crampon. Check the anti - balling plates and points for any signs of wear. If parts are exchangeable, replace them as needed. Store the crampon in a dry place to prevent rusting. Always be careful when handling the crampon to avoid injury from the sharp points.
