Terminal_Gravity Posted December 14, 2001 Share Posted December 14, 2001 I already ordered some Camp aluminum 12 points for glacier travel to 60° weighing in at about a pound and a half. Did I screw-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.E Posted December 14, 2001 Share Posted December 14, 2001 I did haute route two years ago and one guy had those and they were fine. didn't bend or break or anything. I hear the fatigue is more likely but will take a long time to manifest. Should be alright for a few trips depending on the mileage logged. Same with the lightweight axes we used on tours. I didn't opt for lightweight crampons as we weren't schlepping loads anyway. Wussy hut to hut stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappy Posted December 14, 2001 Share Posted December 14, 2001 I have had a pair of the Kong aluminum for three years and they get used far more than my steel. I'm not farmiliar with the Camp version but I doubt they are much different. Money well spent! * Oh and although they do wear down a bit faster, they have performed well on hardpack, low angle ice and a bit of rock. No bent or broken points so far. [ 12-13-2001: Message edited by: slaphappy ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal_Gravity Posted December 15, 2001 Author Share Posted December 15, 2001 Thanks for the info...I was a bit nervous about stress failure, maybe just irrational fears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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