snowboarders and crampons

[rbandito]

i saw a few posts with questions about crampons from snow boarders.... my advice---

get some now! i use grivel g10 wides made specifically for snowboard boots.
they work great and really make for safer climbing both for yourself and those near and below you.

i suggest using them in conjunction with collapsible poles for added stability. 4 legs are better than 2!

one more thing... a day pack with board carrying capability is key. it frees your hands and keeps your load in good balance close to your body. dakine makes a good one that allows you to carry your board either vertically or horizontally...why both?
if you're in crevasse country, a horizontally carried board may save you from a nasty below the surface experience.
remember the 3 stooges?--- Hey Moe! I can't get this ladder tru da door!!!

have fun and play safe.

(i purchased my crampons thru Campmor)

[VTrider]

I agree - crampons are the way to go. I had some nice grivels for my hardboots (snowboard)for tucks. I had a hard time for a while finding a decent pair for my softboots, but in the last few years it seems - many companies supply them now.

I've been eyeing those G10 grivel/wides for some time now, I can get em for just under a bill. Do you happen to know anywhere where I can get a deal on them?

-VTrider


[This message has been edited by VTrider (edited April 02, 2001).]

[half-fast]

Campmor had 'em for $79.

[half-fast]

Campmor had 'em for $79.

[VTrider]

Originally posted by half-fast:
Campmor had 'em for $79.

Yeah, I've been looking on over their website and they have those for $89 I believe, few bucks for shipping. I'll prob order through Campmor if I can't find em cheaper elsewhere.

-VTrider

[skicdave]

I'm pretty sure I was looking at Crampons
at the visitors centre at Pinkham Notch last year. In a pinch you could buy them there. Their number is 603-466-2727.

[nate]

all i have to say is go to e-bay!!

[VTrider]

I actually checked E-bay a few days ago, just out of curiosity. I found a lot of old vintage crampons with leather straps, eeeek. I'll prolly stick to Campmor.

-VTrider

[Bomber]

Climb High in South Burlington has G10 wides in stock and for the same retail cost as Campmour. MAybe a bit more, but after shipping and waiting, it's worth it todrive there and buy them.

I'm in BC now ripping the pow here, but will be back in early May. See you in the presidentials.

[VTrider]

Originally posted by Bomber:
Climb High in South Burlington has G10 wides in stock and for the same retail cost as Campmour. MAybe a bit more, but after shipping and waiting, it's worth it todrive there and buy them.

No ****, I was going to give them a call the other day, but blew it off when I found the Campmor thing - thanks for the tip!

-VTrider

[Valry]

Originally posted by VTrider:
I agree - crampons are the way to go. I had some nice grivels for my hardboots (snowboard)for tucks. I had a hard time for a while finding a decent pair for my softboots, but in the last few years it seems - many companies supply them now.

I've been eyeing those G10 grivel/wides for some time now, I can get em for just under a bill. Do you happen to know anywhere where I can get a deal on them?

-VTrider


[This message has been edited by VTrider (edited April 02, 2001).]

[Valry]

What about hiking up in snowboarding boots vs hiking boots (with crampons of course).
What seems to be the best?

[gfagley]

crampons work great.
I have K2 clicker boots and crampons and they worked great for the hike up to HoJos (remember to tighten the shoe laces before hiking) and on the headwall. I use ski poles for the hike up and a mountaineering axe in the ravine
I also use the dakine Helipack, it is small, holds the board close to your back and you don't notes the pack while boarding. it holds the board vertically (but be careful when it is windy as the board really catches the wind)