Sodnick, moj odgovor je preprost: čemu bi kompliciral in trošil denar, če ni potrebno in si zadovoljen s trenutno obutvijo. tri desetletja nazaj so poznali zgolj klasične dereze, pa se ni nihče pritoževal (no ja, no
). Danes imaš že zelo dobre klasične dereze, z objemajočo se plastiko tako spredaj kot zadaj ter enim samim trakom, kot pri pol/avtomatski različici. Res sicer je, da so tvoji čevlji prvenstveno letni, vendar sorezmeroma dobro toplotno obdelani, predvsem zavoljo usnja, ki je tudi v notranjosti (vsaj pri starejših modselih je bil, sedaj že kombinirajo z Gore tex membrano) tako da bo potrebno večjo pozornost nameniti impregniranju z voskom, predvsem v predelu jezika in v predelu pregiba prstov. Tam usnje sčasoma popoka, če se ga nevzdržuje tako, kot je potrebno, predvsem če se ga suši preblizu katerega od toplotnih izvorov.
Skratka, če zaključim svojo misel, bi v prvi vrsti gledal po Grivelih klasičnih derezah G 10, zatem Black Diamond, Stubai... Tu sem priložil oceno izdelka, ki bi ga sam vzel, če bi bil na tvojem mestu...
Price: £60.00
Weight: 950 grammes per pair
Features: C2-graded - C1 with New Classic binding - 10-point NiCrNo steel crampon with thermoplastic toe cradle and quick-release heel-clip, nylon security strap, asymetric three dimensional reief stamped technology for added strength, sprun adjustment bar for easy fitting and compact storage. Fits boots size 35-46.
Great lightweight general mountain walking crampon
Not designed for steep front-pointing terrain
Not a bind any more...
If you remember the days when donning crampons meant agonising fiddling with the braided steel of frozen webbing straps or fiddly threading of neoprene through buckles, you'll love the latest generation of crampon bindings.
Grivel G10 here pictured with the neat New Classic
binding system (C1 graded)
The G10 is available both with Grivel's excellent New Classic binding, which features easy to use thermoplastic cradles front and rear for quick and easy donning - graded C1 - or in the New Matic guise tested with a cradle front and click-release heel clip at the rear. As a New Matic it's graded C2 and needs a stiffened sole with compatible lug at the heel of the sole unit.
It's a great binding for easy use, in fact easier than a full quick release binding because you don't have to fiddle around with locating wire toe bails and clearing welts of snow. It also has the advantage that wear to the front of the toe unit of the boot due to front pointing won't effect the security of the binding, unlike with a bail fixing. The security strap is easy to release as well.
Only downsides are that you need a B2 or B3 boot to use the New Matic system and with some boots, you may find that the heel clamp presses on the back of your heel through the leather.
Grivel - Ten Pwoints
So the binding is great, but what about the crampon? It's aimed at general mountain use rather than climbing - hence the second points are near vertical - and the use of ten points rather than the classic 12-point configuration both saves weight and makes the crampon more suitable for those with smaller feet.
An alloy crampon would be lighter, but not as hardwearing or as strong as the G10 which uses thicker sections of steel in some areas to up its strength. It's a near ideal general mountain walking crampon. The shortish points help balance on hard ice and the front points, while not suitable for serious ice climbing, are fine for adding grip when kicking into steeper snow slopes. So performance in use is fine.
Practicality killed the cat...
Adjustment is very easy with a sliding, flexible steel bar with a spring-loaded locator allowing quick transfer from boot to boot. It also means that the crampon can slide together for compact carriage
Note For more information on the crampon / boot compatibility grading system see this page on the Scarpa UK web site.
Verdict: Near perfect lightweight steel walking crampon, though if you're planning on any climbing you'll want a more aggressive design with forward-orientated secondary points. The crampon itself is well up to general winter walking and adjusts easily while still compacting neatly for carrying. The binding system is excellent - tolerant of different boot shapes and exceptionally easy to use even with freezing fingers. Easy to release as well. If you have B1-graded boots, take a look at the double-cradle New Classic version as an effective alternative. The ten-point design is also ideal for those with smaller feet. Good crampon at a good price.
Performance 4.8/5.0
Value 4.8/5.0