In reply to EdH:
I'd be tempted to leave the boots as they are and get some strap on crampons and sell the terminators.
I think the strap is a superior fitting for the following reasons:
- If you have a well fitting newmatic style crampon where the crampons stays on the boot when lifted without doing up any of the clips / straps, once the strap is done up properly I think this is a more solid fit than a bail bar (there is always some play in the bail bar due to the way it connects with the crampon frame, this can always be moved a bit to the side and usually a tiny bit up and and down.
- straps are quicker to put on
- bail bars change shape with use generally meaning reduced front point protrusion, strap fittings the front point protrusion is nearly static.
- bail bars rely on the boot welt which does tend to get less secure with time. I found the nepals welt is prone to cracking, once cracked I don't think this fitting is safe enough (in many cases)