Nice but don't get Sidelock!

By mario sarrica Ranked #180 - Ice Climbing October 5, 2009

Well I did tons of research after going up Mw in a rental pair last April, that was a horror show . This year looking to get my own to use up this winter.
I decIded on the Sidelock version of these crampons. They really are super light very well constructed , I have not field tested them and I am very glad I tried them before going up a mountain in severe weather . In my home with tons of time and nice warm temps they are impossible to lock on the boots. The lock is made of very weak soft rubber! If you needed to get these on in cold temps you would loose your fingers . I have ordered the lever wire so I hope these work better. I do not think you will see the sidelock around very long. They are dangerous in extreme conditions and do not work a flash in the pan that could get a climber hurt.

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