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step-in crampon [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
DEF

A frame of metal spikes attached to climbing boots by means of a wire toe bail and heel lever or snap up bail and a safety strap for the ankle.

OBS

... a ski-binding type of approach to anchoring the crampon on the boot ... To ensure secure attachment, your boots must have a welt (lip) ... at the toe and heel.

OBS

Step-in bindings are becoming more popular for use on rigid-soled boots.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
CONT

Crampon à fixation rapide : utilisable seulement sur des chaussures équipées d'une gorge à l'avant et d'un large débord à l'arrière.

OBS

[...] Les fixations Rapid-fix sont constituées d'une talonnière (dérivée des fixations de ski) et d'une butée avant en forme de fil.

Spanish

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