Mountain Logic™ Guides Ice Axes and Crampons | Page 11

Technical Crampons In the realm of steep, vertical climbing, a 14-point steel crampon functions best. These crampons have a rigid frame to support front pointing and climbing waterfall ice. They often have adjustable and replaceable front points that can be arranged into different configurations depending on the conditions (ice climbing vs. mixed climbing). These are not the optimal choice for general mountaineering as they are heavier and their aggressive points make it more difficult to walk on lower angle terrain. These crampons will have a hybrid (clip) or full step-in binding system.