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I have just bought a pair of ice trek crampons they are surplus mod i have been trying to attach them to my scarpa mantas i have put them on something like the pictures i have seen on the net but it seems that the boots might be too big for the straps i just cant get a tight secure fit any help would be appreciated

In reply to LJJ77:

If ghe straps are too short try needle sport they sell long new ones

In reply to LJJ77:

Not sure which strapping system you have but the starting point should be getting the crampon to fit the sole of the boot WITHOUT worrying about the straps yet. You need to adjust the crampon's length so that the upright "posts" fit snuggly against the sides of the sole at toe and heel, and the side posts may also need adjusting. Once this is correct, it will be a little awkward to press them on to the boots, but easy enough if you're wearing the boot and step onto the crampon using your weight. If you shake the boots, the crampons shouldn't fall off.

Only then do you need to worry about the straps. There's another thread here which links to some photos which should help with how the straps should look: http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=532530. As said, you should be able to get hold of longer ones if necessary.

In reply to Mal Grey:

I think they need adjustment but they didn't come with a spanner i think i need a 7mm one i have ordered one as the central bar slips back and the one at the side is well away from the side if the boot i have noticed holes near the heel spikes was wondering if there was a bail or if i could fashion one out of a coat hanger also they are leather two strap fastening thanks for the help guys i will see how i get on once the spanner arrives