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Climbing Technology Winter Hardware Gear News

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Climbing Technology's range of winter hardware continues to grow and for winter 2015 they have crampons and axes in the range to suit just about every requirement - from Lakeland hill walks to Alpine couloirs. All models are made in Climbing Technology's own factory in Milan and in common with all CT products they offer great value for money. Check out the highlights below.

FLY HOOK AXE

The Fly Hook is a technical tool for icefall climbing and mountaineering. The curved shaft offers great clearance when on steep and difficult ground and the straight handle enables plunging on alpine routes too. The Fly Hook comes in at a pretty lightweight 520g and the Bumper attachment is included. The Hornet trigger and Change Hover hand swap attachments are available as accessories also.

-Curved shaft gives good clearance

-Lightweight

-Bumper hand rest included

-Great value for money technical tool

-RRP £130.00

ALPIN TOUR AXE

A great value axe for walkers and mountaineers, the Alpin Tour has a hardened steel head and a tapered anodized shaft for a great balance of weight and strength. The Alpin Tour comes is available in 50cm, 60cm and 70cm lengths.

-Lightweight

-Good value for money

-Perfect for UK winter walking

-50cm, 60cm, 70cm lengths

-RRP £60.00

ALPIN TOUR G AXE

The Alpin Tour G is a slightly more featured version of the standard Alpin Tour. It has the same construction but has the added advantage of a rubber grip on the shaft. The Alpin Tour G is available in 50cm, 60cm and 70cm lengths.

-Lightweight

-Good value for money

-Perfect for UK winter walking

-50cm, 60cm, 70cm lengths

-Rubber grip

-RRP £80.00

LYCAN CRAMPONS
The Lycan is designed for alpinism, mountaineering and ice climbing. It's available as either an automatic version with a rear heel clip and front toe bail (C3) or as a semi automatic which has a rear heel bail and plastic front strap (C2).
- Serrated T shaped front give excellent penetration in hard ice

- Macro setting system covers sizes from EU36 all the way to EU47

- Double lever size adjustment is very easy to use

- Dovetailed anti balling plates included

- Crampon bag included

- Weight: 1030g for the automatic version, 1060g for the semi automatic

- RRP - £140


NUPTSE EVO CRAMPONS

Suitable for both winter walking and climbing, the Nuptse Evo is Climbing Technology's do-it-all crampon. At home on the Aonach Eagach in February, on the Gouter Route in July or on a snowy Lakeland fell walk. The Nuptse is a solid, well made, feature rich crampon.

- Classic shaped front points for all round use

- Dovetailed anti balling plates prevent dangerous snow build up

- Big size range: EU 36 to 47

- Very easy to adjust the size

- Crampon bag included

- Automatic version has rear heel clip and front wire bail (C3)

- Semi automatic has heel clip and front plastic strap (C2)

- Classic version has plastic straps at front and rear (C1) and fits all winter footwear from B1 to B3

- RRP Classic - £85.00, Semi Automatic - £95.00, Automatic - £100.00

Nuptse Evo Crampon

NEVIS CRAMPONS
The Nevis is a classic 10 point crampon for winter hill walking, basic mountaineering and glacier crossings. Simple, well designed and with excellent build quality, the Nevis will give years of reliable service.

- 10 points are aligned and positioned to give good security steep snow.

- Tough plastic heel cradle and toe strap are reliable and easy to use

- Designed to fit a huge range of sizes and shapes of footwear

- C1 rated so will fit any boot B1 rated or above

- Excellent anti balling plates come fitted

- RRP - £70

ICE TRACTION CRAMPONS
One of the better mini crampons on the market, the Ice Tractions come in 4 sizes and have a top Velcro strap for a really secure fit. Perfect for winter walking at all levels or for those times when you just need a little more grip.

- Perfect for when extra grip is required but full crampons are overkill.

- Zipped storage bag included

- Sizes small – extra large covers UK sizes 3 – 13

- Stainless steel chain and hardened steel points are durable

- Very good value for money!

- RRP - £35.00

CRAMPON BAG

A tough crampon bag to protect other gear in a pack from sharp crampon points.

- Tough coated Cordura fabric

- Strong Velcro closure

- Big enough for any style or size of crampon

- RRP - £5.00

SNOW DIGGER SHOVEL

The Snow Digger is a tough and functional shovel for alpinists and ski tourers with a telescopic T shaped handle that compacts down and a robust detachable metal blade. Like most of CT's hardware, the Snow Digger is made in Italy in their own factory.

-Tough and well made

-Detachable shaft

-Telescopic shaft

-RRP £50.00


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