Grivel Rambo Anti-balling plate (pair)

Advantages: anti bailling plates, easily adjusted
Disadvantages: not very aggressive teeth

...Specs C1 crampon grade: semi-flexible construction Great winter walking crampon Supplied with anti-balling plates Three dimensional relief stamped technology for added strength Fully adjustable by hand, without tools and one size fits all; fits Euro boot size 35-46 G10 folds easily for transportation Chromolly steel construction is strong and durable; semi-flexible construction Shorter, less aggressive points are designed for easy use on moderate terrain Classic binding system uses Zytel® toe piece and wrap-around straps for a solid and secure fit Easy to fit crampons fit all of my boots, 4 pairs. The teath are blunt and not very aggresive but that means you cant use them for pure ice climbing, but also means no more shredded legs! They size can be adjusted to fold away to carry and the antibailling plates are a handy extra... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, relativly light
Disadvantages: Leash comes off

...Hi, Having doing hillwalking and low grade rock climbing for a number of years i though i would take the plunge into winter walking. Last year i bought myself a pair of Grivel G10 crampons and the above axe. The axe is 60cm in length with a wrist lensh on the shaft. The axe head is study and joined to shaft with an eyelet rivet, the same as most axes of this type. The shaft of the axe sounds hollow giving it it's light weight. This does not mean that it is weak, as I used it once as as a hanhold, jaming the axe horizontal across the top of two boulders and hauling myself up on it, the shaft did not bend and their is no sign of cracking. The shaft appears to have a protective coating on it that also allows for extera grip by having loads of small raised bubbles on it. The head of the axe, is quit tough, and has not been disfigured... Read review

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Advantages: Light, stylish
Disadvantages: not the strongest of boots, slightly uncomfortable

...Well if there is one thing I would consider myself to be in-the-know about it is football and especially football boots. Being an avid footballer myself, playing around 5 times a week, I find that the best equipment is essential. This season I am wearing the adidas tunits, however throughout the last I wore these for soft ground conditions. Well..who are the boots for? As advertised, these are predominantly a lightweight boot, made for those who need the extra edge in speed over other players and those that rely on their pace. They can be used for other players obviously, but I would recommend a different boot - these boots can be a problem for some players, like my team's full back - he was wearing a pair of these for just the third time when he mis-timed a tackle and put a great big tear down the side!!! Price range? Obviously... Read review

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