nkane Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Are crampons generally sharp enough out of the box, or should I give them a sharpening before I go out? What kind of file do you all use to sharpen them? Also, is there any reason one can't check an ice axe and 'pons on an airplane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 The answer is that it depends. Some makes come quite sharp from the factory and others, not so sharp. If you are using the crampons for ice climbing they need to be quite sharp. If you are using them for just hard snow, they don't need to be razor sharp, and in fact, it would be safer for you if they were not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 The photo you posted looks like the crampons are quite sharp. Tape cardboard over the points of your tools and pons, put them inside a bag of some kind and send them through checked baggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkane Posted December 17, 2007 Author Share Posted December 17, 2007 Sweet. Thanks so much for the responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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