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Ok need leeson on to what or which ones I would need to buy, I like good stuff but dont need top of the line..Will pay for what i get, I dont want trouble...thanks....any used sites to buy from??
Rob
Rob
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Used crampons are a risky bet. Metal fatigues, etc.
I might consider buying them from a friend, but not an unknown source.
Doug
Can't tell.If it fatigues, how long is there life of use?? Do the points break off alot?
whats the thoughts on these, look ice age old or are they better?
I suggest you re-read Doug Paul's first post re: used crampons. Would you buy a used parachute? A used safety rope? Used scuba air regulators?
FWIW - that style is used for rigid boots, like plastics.
Would you buy a used parachute? A used safety rope? Used scuba air regulators?
whats the thoughts on these, look ice age old or are they better?
Some of those you have listed are "automatic" crampons or step in. Meaning, you will need boots with either toe or heel welts so that the crampons can clip into those welts on the boots. Assuming you have just regular hiking boots you will need strap on crampons, like the BD Contact strap on ones UD mentions or the Camp ones I linked to earlier. Strap-on will work with most any boots....some even use with trail runners. Automatic/clip crampons should be used with boots with welts and semi automatic usually need to be used with boots with either toe or heel welts.
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