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Looking at replacing or getting an additional pair of crampons with vertical front points.
I currently have G12's which I use as an all rounder but want something that I can use on mixed and vertical ice at a higher grade.
Looking at the Petzl Sarken( new type) I may get away with them as an all rounder and as my G12's are a bit battered
Do I just bite the bullet and buy another pair and have 2 pairs as the front points on the Sarken are not replaceable.
My boots are la sportiva Nepal extreme so I can use C2 or C3

In reply to andyd1970:

I have a pair of Lynx and use them as all-rounders, and am very happy with them in that respect. Having said that I know no better as they're the only pair of crampons I've ever owned or used.

In reply to andyd1970:

I have the same boots and use BD Cyborgs for ice, and Petzl for mixed.

The fit on the boot is solid, although BD edges the Pezl.

Of the Petzls , you want the Dart (mono) or Dartwin (twin points). Don't bother with the others..

John C

In reply to John Cuthbert:





Depends how big your feet are.
Darts have fewer points under the foot and that can cause problems.
Having worn out two pairs of darts and now on my third set of lynx I would say that although darts climb steep mixed a wee bit better than lynx they are markedly inferior on rough ground (and using flat holds) and that can be potentially lethal.
Mind you if I had size 8 or 9 feet I would agree with you.

In reply to andyd1970:

Cheers guys
I am size 47