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MOUNTAINEERING<br />
Crampons: mono-point or dual point?<br />
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Contents<br />
© Guillaume Vallot<br />
Before any outing, it is important to choose the<br />
appropriate crampons for the anticipated terrain.<br />
With the new modular LYNX crampons, it is possible<br />
to choose a front point configuration that optimizes<br />
crampon performance: The following tips will help you<br />
choose the best configuration.<br />
Dual point configuration<br />
The dual point configuration provides good lateral stability.<br />
• Long dual points: optimal configuration for snow or ice<br />
gulleys, or moderate ice climbing. When the ice is covered by<br />
snow, the long points will reach the ice through the snow layer<br />
• Short dual points: preferable for mixed terrain with rock or<br />
very solid ice. In the short point version, the secondary points<br />
will come in contact with the rock or ice, adding stability and<br />
reducing fatigue to the calves<br />
• Asymmetrical dual points: primarily for experts, on difficult,<br />
very technical mixed terrain. In this configuration, the technique<br />
is close to climbing, with the feet slightly turned out and heels<br />
raised<br />
Information is non-exhaustive. Refer to the other pages as well as to the user instructions and technical manuals. Technical training is essential.
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