by JohnP » Sun Apr 01, 2012 4:33 pm
by Nitrox » Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:12 pm
by JohnP » Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:44 am
Nitrox wrote:The Sarken isn't very ideal for water ice climbing. However, if you're stepping down on the front points why would your toe lift up?
by Dane1 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:27 pm
by ExcitableBoy » Mon Apr 02, 2012 7:50 pm
Nitrox wrote:The Sarken isn't very ideal for water ice climbing. However, if you're stepping down on the front points why would your toe lift up?
by Dane1 » Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:57 am
ExcitableBoy wrote: I recall Colin Haley saying they were his favorite crampon.
by ExcitableBoy » Tue Apr 03, 2012 4:04 am
by Dane1 » Tue Apr 03, 2012 4:59 am
ExcitableBoy wrote:But back to why they aren't ideal, is that because they are not fully rigid?
by Nitrox » Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:27 am
ExcitableBoy wrote:Nitrox wrote:The Sarken isn't very ideal for water ice climbing. However, if you're stepping down on the front points why would your toe lift up?
Why would you say that? They seem ideal for mixed alpine/water ice. I recall Colin Haley saying they were his favorite crampon.
by ExcitableBoy » Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:27 pm
Dane1 wrote:For pure ice the T shaped front points shatter a lot of ice in hard brittle conditions and require more effort for secure placements. The same place a Dartwin or Cyborg is a better option generally.
by ExcitableBoy » Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:29 pm
Nitrox wrote:Admittedly I have never seen Colin's childhood photos but I can't recall ever seeing him with any crampons but BD.
by Dane1 » Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:19 pm
by ExcitableBoy » Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:27 pm
by JohnP » Tue May 08, 2012 4:35 am
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