Climbing crampons are special accessories for climbing or hiking boots that are attached to shoes and serve to improve stability and grip on snow, ice or mixed terrain. They are an essential part of the equipment of every mountaineer or hiker who wants to safely overcome snow or ice sections.
Climbing cats consist of:
There are different types of climbing crampons according to the method of attachment, the number and shape of the spikes, the material and the purpose of use.
According to the method of fastening, three basic types of climbing cats are distinguished:
When choosing climbing crampons , you should take into account several factors, such as the size and type of shoes , the terrain in which you will move, the weight (steel or aluminum) and the quality of the crampons , and finally you can take into account the price or design.
Basic types of crampons for light hiking in the snow or undemanding climbing routes tend to have 10-12 spikes. They are evenly distributed over the entire frame.
For more technical climbing, you should also choose more advanced crampons, which usually have 12-14 spikes with greater lift and longer front spikes.
Special cats have one or two front spikes that are longer and wider than the others. They are suitable for extreme climbing in ice or mixed terrain, where maximum precision and aggression are required.
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