Crampons and Ice Axes
We are proud to provide a reknowned crampon fitting service for Cardiff and South Wales. Follow the link to find out more about the service we offer and what other areas we provide a fitting service for.
Please browse here before you visit or order online to see our range of mountaineering and climbing crampons from brands such as Black Diamond, Climbing Technology, Grivel and Kahtoola.
If you are looking for mountaineering and climbing crampons please head to our climbing crampons section.
When you visit us and you really should if you get the chance, make sure you come with plenty of time to make the most of our thorough crampon fitting service. Remember to bring your boots along that you want the crampons to fit.
Grivel
Explorer Light
The Grivel Explorer Light micro crampons provide lightweight, reliable traction for hiking, trekking, and trail running on snow, ice, and mud. Featuring 14 steel points with anti-corrosion treatment, a flexible rubber frame that fits various footwear, and a rear pull tab for easy on/off, they offer stability without bulk. Ideal for fast-paced adventures, they come with a compact zippered pouch for easy storage.
Edelrid
Attila Tec
The Edelrid Attila Tec combines the advantages of a classic guides’ ice tool with a more technical design for steep ice. The foldout hand rest is ideal for more technical passages or leashless climbing.
DMM
Spire Tech
The DMM Spire Tech is a modern, versatile and lightweight winter tool. The bent shaft and machined grips make it suitable for technical or sustained terrain when walking, mountaineering or ski touring. The refined design and rivetted construction result in a robust axe that weighs in at only 323g.
DMM
Spire Axe
The DMM Spire Axe has been designed to handle the demands of modern winter mountaineering. It's tough, yet still light enough for general walking and ski touring use. The lightweight tubing has been optimised to strike a fine balance that carries without effort and can still penetrate ice and cut steps when required.
Grivel
Explorer
The Grivel Explorer micro crampon is a sturdy and compact crampon, designed to be used in slippery terrain, with snow, ice and mud. Thanks to the shape of the rubber it adapts to many types of shoes and guarantees stability on the foot. The Explorer has 14 steel points with anti-corosion treament and a back lac to facilitate the fit.
Grivel
G10
The Grivel G10 Classic 10-point crampon is suitable for both newcomers and for those who are regularly winter walking. The G10 crampon has 10 slightly rounded steel points 6 in the front part and 4 in the rear part, not too long in order to help the walk. The reg bar in the center of the crampon can be adjusted according to the size of the boot it going on.
Black Diamond
Raven Ice Axe With Grip
The Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe with Grip is a classic walkers and mountaineers axe with a rubber grip at the base of the shaft. It comes supplied with a Slider Leash for security.
Kahtoola
KTS Steel
The Kahtoola KTS Steel uses the innovative Kahtoola® Traction System (KTS) which fits over all types of flexible footwear. The Steel version weighs just 662g and enable lighter flexible boots to be used where heavy mountain boots might normally be needed. For mountain travel and short glacier sections.
Kahtoola
ExoSpikes
Kahtoola's go-to traction device that’s ready for anything. Designed for running or hiking adventures on a variety of surfaces, EXOspikes™ are at home on ice and snow as well as on dry, rocky ground. Twelve ultra-durable tungsten carbide spikes underfoot provide an impressive amount of grip when you need it, and stand up to rocks and other abrasive trail features when you don’t. All in a very lightweight package that can be easily stowed away in a backpack.
Kahtoola
NanoSpikes
The Kahtoola NanoSpikes feature a lightweight, durable and low-profile design that's been designed to improve the traction of your running footwear in winter conditions. They are simple to attach to your running shoes or walking boots, and make walking and training possible on iced pavements, roads and off-road paths. Although designed with runners in mind, these are also great for walkers that like to get out in the colder months. A handy carrying bag is included, to pack away and carry your NanoSpikes.
Kahtoola
MICROspikes
The Kahtoola MICROspikes are ideal for walking, hiking and running on snow-packed paths and trails or working on steep mud and grass. This pocket-sized traction system attaches easily to running, approach and everyday shoes as well as boots.
Petzl
4 Spiky Heel Points
The Petzl 4 Spiky Heel Points pack contains four spare points for the heel section of Petzl Spiky Crampons (all sizes). Replacement points for Petzl Spiky Crampon are made in two different sizes.
Kahtoola
KTS Crampons Tote Sack
The Kahtoola KTS Crampons Tote Sack is a crampon bag made from durable PVC-backed polyester and has a mesh bottom to let moisture drain out. It will hold the KTS crampons with a few little extras alongside or it can be used to carry a water bottle. For this reason it is also referred to as the Multi use Tote.
Kahtoola
Snow Release Skins
The Kahtoola Snow Release Skins are anti-balling plates to fit the Kahtoola® Traction System range of crampons. These help stop snow balling which reduces traction and makes your footwear heavier. They're only 45g in weight and made from reinforced neoprene so they don't freeze or crack.