The Salewa Alpinist Combi is an amazing all - around stainless steel hybrid crampon, ideal for technical ice climbing, mixed routes, and general mountaineering. Crafted with a carbon steel 3D section frame, it has a sturdy yet lightweight clip design. The front basket is perfect for boots without a toe welt. The horizontal front points offer excellent grip and efficient load transfer on waterfall ice and horizontal rock edges. Engineered with a smart overall geometry and semi - aggressive secondary points, it grips ice and snow like a champ. The extra mid - foot spikes add extra safety on verglas ridges and ice rime. What makes this semi - automatic crampon stand out are its unique length - adjustable straps. They eliminate loose ends and greatly reduce the risk of tripping. The flexing studded anti - balling plates that seal the entire under surface work wonders in minimizing snow build - up. The low - profile heel bail ensures a snug fit, and the micro - adjust wheel is easy to use even when you're wearing gloves. It can be quickly and easily adjusted in the field without any tools. Features include length - adjustable straps, minimized snow buildup due to flexing anti - balling plates that seal the whole undersurface and are exchangeable. The point geometry is designed for a safe grip and smooth forward movement with an ergonomic roll - off. There are horizontal front points, mid - foot extra spikes, and spiked anti - balling plates for a secure hold on ice ridges. The 3D section frame offers great stiffness while being lightweight. Size adjustment is tool - free, and the adjustment wheel is glove - friendly. Specifications: Mountaineering boot size: 235 - 330 mm, Mondopoint. Weight: 830 g.
Using the Salewa Alpinist Combi crampon is easy. First, make sure your mountaineering boots are within the size range of 235 - 330 mm (Mondopoint). Then, attach the crampons to your boots without the need for any tools. You can use the length - adjustable straps to get a proper fit. The micro - adjust wheel on the heel part can be used to fine - tune the fit, and it's easy to operate even with gloves on. When walking on ice, snow, or rock edges, the horizontal front points and mid - foot extra spikes will give you a good grip. For best results, keep in mind that the flexing anti - balling plates are there to prevent snow build - up, so don't try to remove them. After use, clean the crampons with water to remove any dirt or debris. Make sure to dry them thoroughly before storing. If you notice any damage to the points or the frame, it's best to get them checked or replaced. That way, your crampons will stay in good condition and keep you safe on your adventures.
