20 likes | 115 Views
A technical Ice boot Rigid sole for climbing steep ice More insulation Can feel clumsy when walking in scree . Classic Mountaineering Boot Good for Glaciers and hiking Flexible to Semi-flexible sole for comfort. Has a notch in the front and back for automatic crampons.
E N D
A technical Ice boot Rigid sole for climbing steep ice More insulation Can feel clumsy when walking in scree Classic Mountaineering Boot Good for Glaciers and hiking Flexible to Semi-flexible sole for comfort. Has a notch in the front and back for automatic crampons. Will fatigue more when climbing steep snow and ice due to soft sole High altitude/extreme cold weather boot Removable inner liner for added warmth Integrated gaiter Can seem less precise when climbing technical ice.
Rigid Crampons Waterfall Ice/ Steep snow Dual front points add more purchase Designed for boots with toe and heel notches Can be used with rigid or soft soled boots Basic glacier crampon Fits most any boot with a heel notch. Horizontal points for more secure purchase in snow Flexible for softer boots and walking Mon points are good for hard ice and mixed climbing Very precise Mono point reduces chance of ice pancaking