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Petzl Sarken Crampon
Hi, Any ideas if I could mix and match Grivel and Petzl - I...
By jack pasaic
Ranked #198 - Ice Climbing
October 2, 2009
Hi,
Any ideas if I could mix and match Grivel and Petzl - I have Grivel Air Techs for alpine, and would be interested in getting the Sarken for steeper climbs (where vertical front points would be usefull) - To minimize the bulk, I would like to use the rear and the linking bar from Grivel (as I have the long bar for my 12.5 foot already for the Air Techs), and simply use the front part of the Sarkens - I guess the big question is, will Grivel linking bar fit through the Sarken fronts - is the bar the same size (width is the only that counts) with Petzl and Grivel?
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By don bowie
Ranked #10 - Ice Climbing
October 2, 2009
I really recommenced against this. Manufacturers use specific tolerances and materials that don't usually transfer between companies or models. The Grivel Air Techs are VERY similar to the Sarkens anyway- unless you own the Air Tech LIGHT model which are very different because they are made of alloy not steel. Because of the design features, Sarkens walk well on glaciers and gentle snow slopes but still climb steep ice/rock/mixed terrain well. Plus, you can also purchase a Petzl extension bar for larger shoe sizes for about $10 bucks.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Steel
- Number of Points:
- 12
- Attachment Type:
- Sidelock, Spirlock, Leverlock, Leverlock Fil
- Anti-balling plates:
- Included
- Weight:
- [Sidelock] 33.5oz (950g); [Spirlock] 33.8oz (960g); [Leverloc] 35.6oz (1010g); [Leverlock Fil] 34oz (968g)
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 3 Years
- Country of Origin:
- China
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