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.
Harfang
Description
Harfang crampons are the lightest crampons and the most compact on the market, designed for ski touring and classic mountaineering. With chromoly steel front rail, aluminum secondary and rear rails they offer an excellent balance between performance, weight and compactness. Our patented concept is based on a central textile strap that connects the front and back rails and allow it to mount it in the most suitable position based on the application or the geometry of the boots. One size fits all. Using a flexible strap linking system minimizes bulk and offers a real compactness. While offering remarkable precision and comfort compared to existing solutions. The heel pivot is equipped with a micro adjustment dial to fine tune the crampon on the shoe. It is an automatic crampon, which adapts to all ski touring boots featuring a toe welt, as well as mountaineering shoes with rigid sole and toe welt. Supplied with ABS. They are delivered in their bag which can be attached to the waist (loop), to the bag (buckle). You have your crampons close at hand without the clutter, as they are very compact. And in the bag, they take up a minimum of space ...But it is on your feet that they work the best !
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. | 377 g / 13.29 oz Without ABS: 377 g / 13.29 oz
With ABS: 419 g / 14.77 oz
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| Ideal Uses | Racing / Skimo (super light) Glacier Travel / Mountaineering |
| Binding System | Automatic |
| Sizing | One size fits 35-46 |
| Front Points | Horizontal Dual |
| Front Point Offset | No |
| Number of Points | 10 |
| Main Material | Chromoly steel, Aluminium |
| Wear Indicators | No |
| Anti-Ball Plates | Included |
| Crampon Case | Included |
| 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 |
CE, EN, UIAA |
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"These are the lightest and most compact hybrid crampons currently on the market," says R&D expert Manu Ibarra whose brainchild the Harfangs were. This means they are even around 150 grams lighter than the nearest competitor’s product. This is also possible due to the material: The crampons are a hybrid construction and consist of steel and aluminum. For durability, the front is made of durable Chromoly steel and thus extremely robust in use. The rear and middle points are made of aluminum, making the crampons lighter.
Harfang Crampons Details
A pictoral representation of the UIAA-153 and EN-893 standards for crampons.