In reply to mmmhumous:
> - If I got newmatic bindings I could use a pair of G14's with both my B2s and B3s, but would cramp-omatic give more security/support with the B3s?
The advantage of 'cramp-o-matic' bindings is that they allow a truly custom fit for your boots and the ability to extend the front of the crampon further for longer points.
'Newmatic' bindings only allow adjustment at the rear and the big plastic toe is fixed on most (I think Petzl do an adjustable version). This means you may end up with shorter front points than ideal if you have a narrow toe on your boots, or if they are wide at the toe, points that are too long and a bad fit.
The latter is more 'all round' and can be used on a range of boots so is good for technical mountaineering, the former is more custom and allows for a range of options and thus better for technical climbing.
> -Are any of the more technical options (Rambo 4s, G20s, G22s, Darts, Stingers) adequate on snow or should I stick to G14s?
For crampon choice, I rarely climb on anything other than mono's. I have dual point crampons and notice it is a little less secure and not as precise, but this is the really personal end of whats good and whats better.
Your best option is to maybe go for something such as G14's, Cyborgs or Lynx's as they can be both mono and dual pointed.
If you are going to do a lot of mixed climbing in them afterwards, it really should be worth considering crampons with removable front-points (e.g. Stinger, Cyborg, G14, Lynx, Rambo 4 etc) as those without are expensive to replace if you wear them out or somehow manage to break one. I have heard the G22 and the Dart are excellent on ice, whilst that may be so that lack of a removable front-point doesn't convince me. They are of course intended as a light weight mixed crampon so I wouldn't be sure about durability for mountaineering/ Scottish stuff.
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