Climbing Technology Winter Range 2017/18 Gear News

Climbing Technology have some great new products along the usual classics in their range for winter 2017 / 2018. Highlights include a new technical axe and crampon, improvements to the popular Ice Traction Crampons and a great looking new shovel too.

North Couloir Axe


A new technical axe from CT for this winter. The North Couloir is a fully modular tool designed for ice climbing and technical alpinism. Both an Ice and Mixte pick are available and can be interchanged depending on the type of climbing. The adze and hammer can be removed and are also available as spares.

Weight Adze - 545g | Weight Hammer - 585g

RRP - £160

Dron Plus Axe

Climbing Technology Dron Plus

Another new axe for winter 2017 / 2018, the Dron Plus is aimed at all round technical mountaineering. It's capable enough to be used on easy north face routes yet versatile enough for technical ridges and easy mixed climbs too. The Dron Plus comes supplied with the classic Drag Tour leash and the Bumper hand support (not included but available as an extra) can be added to increase usability on steep ground.

Available lengths | 52cm, 59cm, 66cm

Weight | 52cm - 490g, 59cm - 515g, 66cm - 540g

RRP - £110

Alpin Tour / Alpin Tour Plus Axe

CT's most popular walking axes, the Alpin Tour and Alpin Tour Plus are ideal for UK hillwalking, easy mountaineering and glacier travel. Both have a hardened steel head and light alloy shaft with a slight curve for easier plunging. The Alpin Tour Plus has an added rubber grip on the shaft. Available in 50cm, 60cm and 70cm lengths.

Alpin Tour Weight | 50cm - 460g, 60cm - 495g, 70cm - 530g

Alpin Topur Plus Weight | 50cm - 490g, 60cm, 525g, 70cm - 560g

RRP | Alpin Tour - £65, Alpin Tour Plus - £85

Hyper-Spike Crampons

Climbing Technology Hyper Spike Crampons

Brilliant new modular technical crampons from CT. The Hyper-Spike are supplied with the HOOK mono point but feature multiple front point options and configurations depending on the type of climbing. The BLADE mono point can be fixed next to the main mono for greater precision and lateral engagement on small edges. The EAGLE accessory point is a flat, curved point designed for mixed terrain with a lot of snow on. The Hyper-Spikes can also be configured with 2 HOOK points for classic icefal climbing and mountaineering.

Weight 970g

RRP - £160

Nuptse Evo Crampons

Climbing Technology Nuptse Evo Crampons

12 point crampons designed for everything from winter hillwalking to technical mountaineering. The Nuptse Evos have gained a great reputation over the past few years for being a solid and reliable performer. They are available with 3 different versions - the classic, semi automatic and automatic. This year a flex version with a more flexible central bar is also in the range.

Weight | Classic - 945g, Semi Automatic - 1000g, Automatic - 995g, Classic Flex - 994g

RRP £100

Nevis Flex Crampons

Climbing Technology Nevis Flex Crampons

The Nevis Flex Crampons are perfect for UK hillwalking and easier mountaineering. They also represent fantastic value for money. The Nevis Flex are classic 10 point steel crampons that come complete with fitted anti balling plates, a heavy duty storage bag and 2 sizes of flexible adjustment bars.

Weight | 814g

Size range | EU 34 - 47

RRP - £80

Ice Traction Plus Crampons

The Ice Traction Crampons have been updated this year with new stainless steel points and chains for a more durable finish. They are available in 4 sizes and have a very secure fitting system that consists of the rubber rand and additional top velcro strap.

Sizes S - XL

RRP £40.00

Snow Blade Shovel

The Snow Blade is an aluminum shovel for ski touring and mountaineering. Featuring an ergonomic handle for ease of use and improved digging efficiency. Ribbing increases rigidity and holes enable the shovel to be used as a snow anchor. The Snow Blade comes in two versions; one has a fixed removable handle and the other a removable telescopic handle.

Weight | Snow Blade - 670g, Snow Blade T 780g

RRP | Snow Blade - £40, Snow Blade T - £45





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