The Petzl Leverlock Irvis 10-point crampon is versatile and a great first choice. I’m a fan so far. I have used them for about 12 months on multiple occasions. I have had a mostly positive experience with these. However, there is one bad point and one thing I would change.
There’s not much you can say about crampons, but I do have a couple of things about the Petzl Irvis that I would like to say. Firstly, on one occasion, they came apart after a few stones got stuck under the metal adjuster and eventually pushed the pin, causing them to come apart. Luckily I was on flat ground, but it could have been a real issue.
This crampon is easy to get on and takes less than one minute. The buckle feels very secure and doesn’t come loose. Make sure to try them on with your shoe and adjust accordingly at home first. The adjuster does have markers for different shoe sizes, but some boots are bulkier than others, so bear that in mind. They should easily be able to fit all shoes.
They also feel great when walking over rocky terrain, which is an inevitable part of using crampons. Even if you don’t want it to be. Sometimes rocks stick out, and the Petzl Irvis feel solid and have little movement.
Specifications
- 790 g maximum with the ANTISNOW system. Compact front sections minimise bulk and make it easier to transport. Compact front sections are optimised for small to medium size boots to maintain good traction.
- Designed for glacier travel, classic mountaineering, and ski touring: Steel crampons for maximum durability10-point configuration maximises stability on hard snow and traction on ice. Two wide front points provide solid purchase in snow Point length is optimised for precise placements while providing effective traction ANTISNOW system helps limit snow build-up in various snow conditions Tool-free length adjustment. Available in two binding systems to adapt to different boots, with or without toe and heel welts: LEVERLOCK UNIVERSEL for boots with heel welts, FLEXLOCK for boots without toe and heel welts.
- According to the activity, the ALPEN ADAPT system makes it completely modular: An interchangeable binding system to adapt crampons to different boots, with or without toe and heel welts. Front sections, linking bars, antibott system, and bindings can be replaced separately. Compatible with SARKEN front units to convert them into technical mountaineering crampons.
- Boot sizes: 36-45
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