Luc wrote:I'm not a metalurgist, but one of the main advantages of forging is the alignment of the grain within the part.
thank god you aren't a metalugist. As the Lynx front points are forged from a front point first made to a similar shape in the lost wax process.
Doesn't taka rocket scientist to figure this out. Just a close inspection of each crampon will tell you the facts.
Fact Dartwin: Forged front point is toothed for precise placements then welded on the frame
Fact Dart: Forged front point is toothed for precise placements then welded on the frame
Fact Lynx: Forged front point is toothed for precise placements then bolted on the frame
Hint here should have been "We don't communicate on the precise materials "used or how we manufacture" our products." Stupid of them to do so in public.
Since BD and Grivel copies Petzl s quicky on every design innovation I can understand their reluctance.
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