Grivel Air Tech Light EVO

No, these are designed for mountaineering, ski touring, and glacier travel. Because they are made of aluminum to save weight, they will wear down quickly on hard, vertical ice and are not intended for technical ice climbing.

The Air Tech Light EVO is compatible with most standard mountaineering boots that have a heel welt. However, because they use a flexible regulation bar, they are best suited for boots with a bit of flex rather than rigid, plastic double boots.

At 556 grams per pair, these are significantly lighter than standard steel crampons, which often weigh 800 grams or more. This weight reduction is noticeable on long approaches or multi-day ski tours where every gram counts.

No, these come with integrated anti-balling plates on both the front and rear sections. They are pre-installed to prevent snow from sticking to the bottom of your crampons, which is essential for safety in variable snow conditions.

You should use caution on rock. While aluminum is excellent for snow and ice, it is much softer than steel and will dull or deform quickly if you walk on rock or scree. If your route involves significant rock scrambling, a steel crampon would be a more durable choice.