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 Pro
Description
Our Alpinist Pro – the lightest all-round 12-point steel crampon on the market.
For vertical ice routes in the Pustertal to hard alpine mixed in the Alps and everything in between, the Salewa Alpinist Pro crampon is a versatile, robust stainless steel step-in crampon for technical ice climbing, mixed routes and general mountaineering. It has a carbon steel, 3D section frame construction in a strong and light semi-rigid design to accommodate boots with a heel and toe welt, including ski boots. The reliable horizontal front points provide solid 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 icy ridges and verglas. In addition to the strong and light design, what really sets this automatic crampon apart are its unique length-adjustable straps – no more loose ends. They significantly reduce the risk of stumbling. The Pro Version also features the Salewa Lock System®. The flexing studded anti-balling plates, which seal the entire under surface minimize snow build-up. The low-profile heel bail with micro-adjust wheel ensures a secure fit and additional precision. This crampon is also quick and easy to adjust in the field – no tools required.
Retail price
US$ 214.05
Price is a static conversion from
€200.00 EUR
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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. | 795 g / 28.04 oz |
| Ideal Uses | Technical Mountaineering / Alpine |
| Binding System | Automatic |
| 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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A pictoral representation of the UIAA-153 and EN-893 standards for crampons.