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.
Alpinist Combi
Description
The lightest all-round 12-point hybrid steel crampon going.
Vinschgau, Pustertal or Sella, Langental or Sottoguda – the Dolomites are a vertical winter playground... The Salewa Alpinist Combi is a versatile, robust stainless steel hybrid crampon for technical ice climbing, mixed routes and general mountaineering. Its carbon steel, 3D section frame construction has a strong and light clip design and a front basket to accommodate boots without a toe welt. The horizontal front points provide reliable purchase and load transfer on waterfall ice and horizontal rock edges. The overall geometry and semi-aggressive secondary points are engineered to provide a better grip on ice and in snow, while the extra mid-foot spikes offer additional security on verglas ridges and ice rime. In addition to the strong and light design, what really sets this semi-automatic crampon apart are its unique length-adjustable straps – no more loose ends. They significantly reduce the risk of stumbling. The flexing studded anti-balling plates, which seal the entire under surface minimize snow build-up. The low-profile heel bail ensures a secure fit, while the micro-adjust wheel is still simple to operate when gloved up. With no tools required, it’s also quick and easy to adjust in the field.
Retail price
US$ 179.95
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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. | 830 g / 29.27 oz |
| Ideal Uses | Technical Mountaineering / Alpine |
| Binding System | Semi-auto |
| Sizing | |
| Front Points | Horizontal Dual |
| Front Point Offset | No |
| Number of Points | 12 |
| Main Material | Steel |
| Wear Indicators | No |
| Anti-Ball Plates | Included |
| Crampon Case | Sold Separately (see the case here) |
| Heel Spur Attachment | None made for this model |
CertificationCertificationsThe 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 MoreRock and Ice Certifications Guide |
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Alpinist Combi Crampon
A pictoral representation of the UIAA-153 and EN-893 standards for crampons.