These versatile, lightweight crampons work well for glacier and snow travel, and can handle moderately technical ice. Mated with flexible boots, the 12-point Aiguilles are comfortable for walking; strapped to rigid boots, they handle steep ice – up to about 70 degrees – without a hitch. They’ll go steeper than. without antibod that for short stretches, but unless you’ve got great technique and buff calves, long passages of vertical ice require a stiffer crampon, such as DMM’s asymmetric Terminator model.

The Aiguille’s heel throw and toe straps are easy to adjust and hold securely to boot with either attachment style (pneumatic or bail channels) Changing the length is easy: A chrome bar and spring-loaded pin in the instep snap easily in and out of place, allowing you to slide the cage to the right length. For minor adjustments, the steel bail of the heel throw can be moved between four small holes.

- Heel clip back/webbing front binding
- 12 point crampon
- Treadlock(tm) raised inner edge profiles
- Quick and easy length adjustment
- Epoxy powder coated finish
- Front upward curve gives outstanding security of fit
- Emergency binding holes on front posts
- Excellent value for money