Fitting crampons to hiking boots
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Tue Apr 24, 2012 3:13 amby coldworlder
I have a pair of Asolo 200 boots that I'd like to use for a bigger glacier (Granite). I've tried several crampons/strap systems by grivel, BD, Petzl, but none of them will seem to fit snugly. It seems like many boots flair near the bottom and the crampons won't seat properly. Even some strategic cutting doesn't appear to help the fit. Anyone have ideas on different crampons or attachments?
Re: Fitting crampons to hiking boots
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Tue Apr 24, 2012 3:51 amby Baarb
Is that the Power Matic 200 GV? A backcountry.com reviewer indicated they were happy using CAMP Ice Rider Universal crampons on some Patagonian glaciers.
http://www.backcountry.com/asolo-power- ... -boot-menshttp://www.rockclimbing.com/gear/Alpine ... _2977.html
Re: Fitting crampons to hiking boots
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Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:38 amby GreenMountainBoy
fwiw, i finally just got away from a strap system and just started using the Grivel New-Matic's...i'm cursing all the years i waited to get these, no comparison to anything else i've worn.
Re: Fitting crampons to hiking boots
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Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:41 amby Gafoto
I have those boots and my BD contact strap ons fit decently. On the other hand, Scarpa Charmoz boots are infinitely better for climbing and accept hybrid crampons.