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From glacier strolls to grade 4 alpine ice, the Grivel G12 is ready.

Alpine climbers and mountaineers count on the versatile Grivel G12 Crampons to take on any terrain they encounter in the mountains. The G12's time-proven design is an excellent choice for everything but the steepest pitches of ice.
  • Horizontal front points on the G12 reduce sheer in less-than-solid ice and other types of alpine funk
  • Three available attachment systems let you pick the perfect 'poons for your boots
  • Anti-balling plates keep snow from sticking to the bottom
  • Tool-free length adjustment

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Is the New Matic photo ok? I think it is...

Max Alt

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Is the New Matic photo ok? I think it is a G10 new matic crampon, it not have 12 points.

Pat Palmer

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The Newmatic pic is a G10, but I've never seen that front binding before.

Max Alt

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Thanks Pat, hope Backcountry fix the problem.

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Christopher Columbus

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These were my first pair of crampons, got them many years ago in the "new classic" style, strapped them to a pair of leather hiking boots and they were good to go. Did some winter mountaineering, climbed Shasta in them, and eventually had them out on WI2-3 ice. Great for all of these. Mine came with the anti-balling plates, and I never had any issues with snow building up. Easy to adjust, minimal maintenance. Perfect for what they are designed for.

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Just looking at the Grivel G12 with...

chrp75615

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Hi,
Just looking at the Grivel G12 with the Cramp-O-Matic front bail. Question: What size range boots is the XL version designed for?

Thanks!

Micah L

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These crampons only come in one size with the standard center bar. You can purchase the Grivel long bar separately which adds 30mm more ( long bar is 190mm) space to accommodate larger boots. Grivel advertises that the standard center bar should fit up to a size EU 47, which is US 14, though this would be unlikely in a pair of double mountaineering boots. From personal experience, I've fitted climbers with US 15 Scarpa Inverno plastic boot with the long bar and it fits well.

Check out the Grivel Long Flex Bar: http://www.backcountry.com/grivel-flex-long-bar

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Johnathan Rambo

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This is not the best vertical crampon on the market but it is a pretty solid universal crampon. With 12 points you are guaranteed some traction at almost any angle. I use these when i am doing a lot of mixed mountaineering, never anything vertical, for that I use BD Cyborg's, Grivel Rambo's or Grivel 14. I like these a lot and usually bring these on gen mt. trips.

In looking into the cramp-o-matic G-12's...

Chris

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In looking into the cramp-o-matic G-12's I noticed that they offer the XL cramp-o-matic. I wear a size 12 boot. Will I need the XL? Thanks for the info.

Wally Phillips

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Hey Chris,

I did some checking on your question and the one-size version of the Grivel G12 Crampon will fit Euro size 36-47 shoes which converts to a US size range of size 3 to 14 so you should be all set with the one-size version. I hope this answer helps.

Idtmcp5420

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I believe that will actually be more like 6-13 in US sizes, European sizes have smaller increments to allow for more sizes.

Hope this helps.

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Steve M.

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So far I've only had them on some gradual/easy routes in the sierras, but so far i really like them...

definitely the easiest 12 point crampon ive used for simple snow/glacier travel, but also worked well for more vertical mixed routes....so far a nice compromise

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Matthew Charette

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Im a big fan of Grivel products. Their crampons are next to none as far as I am concerned. The G12 is no exception. The points are well angled well designed to last for a long time. I have ascended everything from vertical to gradual icy slopes with these and they haven't let me down, the cramp o matic design is great and very secure. These are a must have in just about every winter alpenists gear bag.

Hi !
I have Telemark NTN system and Scarpa...

atl4171641

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Hi !
I have Telemark NTN system and Scarpa TX Pro boot.
I need to know wich crampons is the best for this boot.
Im shure someone out there has a good tip, wether this Grivel or another Grivel crampons is the best.
Thx.
Atle

Bryan Vernetson

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I think you probably want to go with a toe strap crampon instead of clip. My buddy has used his T1 with a strap crampon and it worked pretty well. I would go with the Petzl Lynx if you want to be able to do strap or clip. Hope this helps.

atl4171641

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Hi Bryan.
Thx for reply !
My problem is that I live in Norway, and Petzl is on the list for no export to here, and I also looked into Grivel products, seems quite good.
Maybe, I should look for a Grivel one with strap, gives more flex.. comparing to the boots .
Thx !
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Which style G12 would work with Hanwag...

moi1246869902

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Which style G12 would work with Hanwag Omega boots - Cheers.

Which style G12 would work with Hanwag...
Jeff Blackston

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From the picture shown here, the Hanwag Omega has a sole that will accept fully automatic crampons. Meaning the heel and toe both have welts to accept the crampon. So, any model Grivel G12 would work: Cramp-O-Matic, New-Classic or the New-Matic. As far as which would be the best fit, I can't say, as I've never used this combination. I hope this helps.

moi1246869902

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Thank you, Jeff!

marcello sbrocca

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i would agree with jeff, all would work. I would absolutely recommend you get the cram o matic or the new matic. They are much more solid binding systems

moi1246869902

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Thank you as well, Marcello.Once again, appreciate all the help.

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Sterling Watson

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This crampon is awesome! Ive used it on both vertical ice as well as some mixed alpine terrain and they performed beautifully. I prefer the horizontal front points to the vertical and sometimes its hard to find a crampon with this many points that have horizontal points...this one, obviously, does and its perfect! If you are looking for a crampon to be able to use for anything from glacier travel to steep angled ice, this is your product!

Versatile Crampon
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Vince R.

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Pretty awesome crampons. These are very durable and fit my Koflach degrees and my Scarpa Mont Blancs perfectly. They go on very fast even when your hands are cold.

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bandark

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Used on denali. Used to have some Petzl vasaks. These are amazing in comparison due to their Anti Balling plates and sheer traction. My new go to crampon.

Why are there different points in the pics...

jcl2519272

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Why are there different points in the pics of the crampomatic, new classic, and new matic? Are the latter two 12 pt crampons, or not? Also, do all versions come with abs plates?

Mads

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All of them have 12 points, the only difference is the attachment system. Grivel includes Antibott plates with all its crampons, so I'm assuming they all come like that from Backcountry (I got the New-Matics and they were included).

Explorations

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The images are all mixed up. The crampon body looks like the Cramp-O-Matic image. The New-Classic image is an older version of the G12 crampon. The New-Matic image looks like an older version of the G10 crampon.

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