Petzl Vasak

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The Vasak is a crampon made by Petzl. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Petzl Vasak Crampons (Fall 2007) The Vasak Crampons by Petzl are classic mountaineering crampons for difficult routes in the high mountains: steep snow and ice slopes and couloirs, gullies, mixed climbing. The Vasak comes in four binding variations: Side Lock, Spir Lock, Lever Lock, and Flex Lock. Specifications: Weight: 920 g Sizes: 36 to 46 (M bar supplied) and 41 to 50 (L bar optional extra) Certification: CE / UIAA Features: Walking on 10 points: - length of points designed for optimal stability, - lateral points are separated to respect the asymmetry of the boot and to limit the 'rail' effect which increases the risk of slipping, - supplied with Anti Snow plate to help prevent snow build-up. 2 flat front points for increased holding power, - tapered points for good penetration on ice, - next 2 points inclined to give stability. Adjustment is easy (no tools) and precise (to the half-size). Rapid-fastening lateral binding system avoids the bulk of a heel-bail. Available with Side Lock, Spir Lock, or Lever Lock or Flex Lock binding systems."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Crampons built for traditional mountaineering, the Petzl Vasak Spirlock Crampons are designed for mountain and glacial travel. The VASAK provides comfort for walking and plenty of power for glacier climbing. The VASAK's semi-rigid design flexes a bit for a more natural gait and is extremely versatile. Length adjustment is tool-less and fast in support of your choice of footwear and also suggests the possibility of sharing crampons with a partner. These come with two flat front points for increased bearing power, thin-sectioned points for good penetration on ice, the next two points are inclined to give stability. The ten walking points are separated to respect the asymmetry of the boots and to limit the rail effect which increases the risk of slipping. The spirlock binding system are for boots with a rear sole overlap (wire at the rear, flexible binding at the front). Strap fastening system, avoiding the encumbrance of a heel-bail."

From EMS:
"The Petzl Vasak Crampons are classic mountaineering crampons for walking on 10 points designed for optimal stability. 10 points with 2 flat front points for increased holding power. Tapered points for good penetration on ice. Next 2 points included to give stability. Lateral points separated to respect asymmetry of boot and limit "rail" effect (which increases risk of slippage). Supplied with Antisnow to help prevent snow build-up. Flexlock binding designed for boots without welts. Flexible bindings at the front and rear adapt to the shape of the boot with webbing strap. Binding webbing strap passes over the top of the foot helping to prevent loss of the crampon."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Petzl Petzl Vasak LeverLock CramponsClassic mountaineering cramponsNo mountain stands a chance against these bad boys.Features:Walking on 10 points Length of points designed for optimal stability Lateral points are separated to respect the asymmetry of the boot and to limit the "rail" effect which increases the risk of slipping Supplied with ANTISNOW to help prevent snow build-up2 flat front points for increased holding power Tapered points for good penetration on ice Next 2 points inclined to give stabilityAdjustment is easy (no tools) and precise (to the half-size) Rapid-fastening lateral binding system avoids the bulk of a heel-bail LEVERLOCK binding systemCertification : CE - UIAA Sizes: 36 to 46 (M bar supplied) and 41 to 50 (L bar optional extra)920 g"

User Reviews

Vasak (Spirlock)
Reviewed by Aaron T., Feb 23, 2007

"I have the Vasak Spirlock crampons, not the ones pictured which are the Sidelock. Just got to give them a good test on Mt. Washington Feb. 21, 2007. They were great, easy to put on and take off. A great buy!"

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Vasak
Reviewed by Ray Borbon, Dec 05, 2006

"Other crampons I have used:
Grivel G14
Grivel Rambocomp
Stubai Ultralight
Black Diamond Sabretooth
Grivel G10

The Bad:
The anti-snowballing plates on the bottom become damaged fairly easy when mixed climbing.

The Good:
Great performers on mixed terrain."

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Vasak
Reviewed by Prelucir, Oct 29, 2006

"I have not used these crampons for climbing yet. Don't know if I even will.

However, I purchased these (I have the ones pictured) crampons for hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. What a difference they make. Last year I used Yaktrax and I continued to slide all over the trail and loose my footing."

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Vasak (Spirlock)
Reviewed by Wan MIng, Aug 22, 2006

"I have the Vasak Spirlock as pictured. The one with heel wire bail and front toe binding. Mine come with the grey soft rubber anti-balling plates. I spent two weeks recently on Chola Shan (6168m)in Sichuan, China. The mountain is heavily crevassed."

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