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Voluntary recall issued for Black Diamond Neve crampons

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03/06/2024

Black Diamond is voluntarily recalling its Neve Strap Crampon and related accessories and spare parts.
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Using micro crampons and mini spikes for winter hill walking

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23/01/2016

Micro crampons or mini spikes have become a popular alternative to walking crampons with many winter hill walkers, but do they offer enough security for the changeable ground conditions found in our winter mountains? Discover what the experts think in our article below, and make up your own mind.
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Crampons recalled by Camp

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22/07/2015

The manufacturer Camp has recently announced recalls of some of its models of crampons. Owners of affected crampons should contact the retailer from whom they purchased the crampons.
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Recall of Climbing Technology crampons

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18/02/2015

Italian climbing hardware manufacturer Climbing Technology has recently announced a precautionary recall of some of its crampon models after plastic bindings were reported to have unexpectedly failed.
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Dangerous crampons being sold online

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05/02/2015

Getting equipped to tackle the mountains in winter can seem an expensive business, with the cost of boots, axe and crampons totting up to a fair sum. It may be tempting to save money by snapping up a cheap bargain online. Be warned though, this may cost you a lot more than a pair of crampons in the long run. Read on to find out more.
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Crampons for walkers and climbers

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04/12/2013

Winter is coming! It's time for the hills and mountains to don their cloaks of snow and ice. Keeping a firm footing beneath you is essential at this time of year. Make sure you have the correct crampons for your activity, and that they are well maintained.
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Crampons for mortals

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04/12/2012

Anti-bot, Rambo, mono point, air tech, strap-on, front-points, spurs, 10-point, 12-point. How can crampons be so confusing – after all they’re just artificial claws for humans who’ve forgotten how to sharpen their own toes. What should you look for when heading to the hills – and shops – this winter?
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Petzl Charlet: Sarken Crampon Recall

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12/09/2007

Petzl Charlet has announced a general recall of all Sarken crampon models. No other model of crampon is affected.
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Stubai Tirol crampons - advisory notice

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17/04/2007

Trailwise, the UK distributor for Stubai, have issued an advisory notice for owners of Stubai Tirol crampons. The notice concerns crampons manufactured in 1997/1998 with alloy rivets.
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Hill skills: your first axe and crampons

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05/11/2006

Winter’s nearly here. You’ve got the ideal excuse to nip off to the nearest gear shop and spend some of your hard-earned on shiny new kit. I mean, everyone knows that when there’s snow on the ground you can’t be seen leaving the car park without an ice axe of some sort strapped to the outside of your pack and some nice sharp crampons perilously close to your trusty Platypus.
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