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RIGID CRAMPON [1 record]

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Record 1 1990-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
DEF

A type of crampon that is suitable for steep hard water ice.

CONT

Another major design choice is between rigid and hinged crampons. Rigid crampons are specialized tools for technical ice climbing.

OBS

The rigid type is superior ... where frequent use is made of the front projecting horns .... Such a frame tends to stiffen the boot. ... The extra rigidity of this frame reduces muscle fatigue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
CONT

Les crampons rigides. Ils se tiennent d'une seule pièce et garantissent donc un plus grand confort de cramponnage.

OBS

[...] permet au glaciériste de tracer son chemin [...] presque à la verticale.

Spanish

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