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Petzl Leopard FL
  • Petzl Leopard FL
  • Petzl Leopard FL
  • Petzl Leopard FL
  • Petzl Leopard FL

Leopard FL

Rating

My vote: None ( 4.6 avg )

Description

Ultra-light crampon with FLEXLOCK binding, for snow approaches.

Very light due to their aluminum construction, LEOPARD FL crampons are designed for snow approaches. The CORD-TEC flexible linking system minimizes bulk for ease of carrying. The FLEX LOCK binding system is very well suited for use with hiking and approach shoes, without heel or toe welts.

Description

Very lightweight:
- crampons made entirely of aluminum, optimized for snow travel
- very lightweight
Very compact:
- CORD-TEC flexible linking system optimizes volume of crampons when packed in their bag (included)
- tool-free length adjustment
Binding system suitable for use with hiking and approach shoes, without heel or toe welts

NB: it is essential to test crampons with the footwear on which they will be used, to ensure compatibility.

Retail price

US$ 164.95

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Weight per Pair (g / oz)

Weight per Pair (g / oz)

In grams and ounces, the weight of both crampons together, as stated by the manufacturer/brand.

If there are differences in weight (due to multiple sizes or optional accessories) we'll note those here.

384 g / 13.54 oz­
Ideal Uses Glacier Travel / Mountaineering
Binding System Universal
Sizing One size fits 36-46
Front Points Horizontal Dual ­
Front Point Offset No
Number of Points 10
Main Material Aluminum
Wear Indicators No
Anti-Ball Plates Sold Separately (see the plates here)
Crampon Case Included­
Heel Spur Attachment None made for this model­
Certification

Certifications

The main climbing gear certifications are CE and UIAA--and normally the UIAA creates the rules that the CE body also supports. When possible, we try to list all the certifications the product carries.

To sell a climbing product in Europe, the device must be CE certified. There are no official requirements to sell climbing gear in the US. The UIAA certification is a voluntary process.

Learn More

Rock and Ice Certifications Guide
CE, EN, UIAA
Binding Reference
Crampon Acces. Ref
AVG RATING
6
( 6 avg )
Rating
6
( 6 avg )

SkiMo champions

Pros
Lightweight
Durable for Aluminum
Extremely Packable
Comes with Sack
Adjustable
Versatile system
Cons
Expensive
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton

The Leopards are an amazing crampon, and are an awesome part of the Petzl system. The little bag allows me to throw them into a running pack, jog up to snow line and keep moving quickly with speed. Skiing the scooped shape makes them even more stable on snow.

Spring, Summer and fall they get loads of use, and have become my most used crampons just because they work so well in such varied terrain. 

The work great on my TLT 7 ski boots, and my Salomon Slab runners. There is a god strapping technique that I learnt from Eric Carter that is worth looking into if you're using these with soft boots. I've used them on my Synchro boots too by swapping parts with other Petzl crampon pieces. While my crampons are also pretty old, the fact that this system can be swapped with the new Irvis front pieces is a really awesome option to have.

 

 

LEOPARD FL and LLF Crampon
Adjusting Leopard FL

The UIAA equipment standard provides a baseline for equipment performance in a test lab under controlled conditions on new equipment. Although these test conditions are relevant to the conditions encountered climbing, conditions encountered at the crags and the condition of the equipment are equally important. This recommendation from the UIAA member federation The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) provides vital equipment information that is NOT explicitly addressed in the standard, particularly failure modes of the equipment and recommendations for the use, inspection, maintenance, and retirement of equipment.