These are the only crampons I used the 2021-22 season. I shelled out a bit more cash on these over the Leopards because I wanted to do just a bit more spicy ice climbing to serve my ski mountaineering. The circumstance where I was glad to have the steel front points was on the Pearly Gates of Mt. Hood in winter conditions (think blue ice).
Some notes:
I'm maxed out on the shortest length (the strings are on the very back grooves) for a 278mm BSL ski boot. I did however just notice the two additional holes on the back plate to bring the heel welt arms forward, so this probably shouldn't be an issue.
Also when you first receive this binding, you should at least crank it as tight as you can on your intended boot and let it sit for a day or night as the dyneema can stretch. I've had friends whose crampons came off because they did not do this or did not get a tight enough fit to begin with (again you want it tight).
You should also probably have an extra cord juuust in case. (I had to be super ginger with them when scrambling a bit of rock).
Overall I'm very happy with these crampons, and have no excuse not to carry them as they pack up super neatly. I'm planning on continuing to use them for summer hiking, climbing, and approaches in the North Cascades with approach shoes or trail runners by buying the LeverLock Back Levers on this very site.
Petzl Irvis Hybrid Crampons
The lightest way to get your steel on! The Irvis Hybrid crampons feature steel toes designed to hold up against rock impacts for those questionable routes. Petzl also understands that you don’t want to lug a massive crampon up a mountain, so with weight conservation in mind they paired the toes with an aluminum heel and connected the dots with the ultralight Cord-Tec linking system. That means they are also super packable, since you can just fold the crampons in half and stuff them in your pack. The Irvis Hybrids will fit just about any boot since they come with both an automatic and a semi-automatic bail system. Petzl ships them with a simple wire bail installed for ski boots, but you can also swap in the included flexible bail for TLT7s or other boots suspiciously missing a hard toe-welt. If you can’t decide which crampon you need for your purposes, the Petzl Irvis Hybrid makes it so you don’t have to! Just buy this and it will work.
- CORD-TEC linking system is flexible and fits all boots up to around US size 13 men.
- Also shipped with FlexLock bail to attaching to boots without a good toe welt (+25g).
- Installed automatic bail is fast for ski boots and keeps the crampons amazingly light.
- Comes with ANTISNOW plates installed to help prevent dangerous snow build-up.
- Four-point aluminum heel is light and lets you go French-style up steep couloirs.
- Six-point steel toe platform is rugged enough for big routes in low snow.
- Protective nylon carry bag with drawstring included.
- Certified to CE EN 893, UIAA standards.
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Weight |
233g [w/o anti-bot] 270g [w/ anti-bot] |
| Weight (pair) | 466g [w/o anti-bot] 540g [w/ anti-bot] |
| Points | 10 |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
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Aluminum, steel, nylon, dyneema |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Ski mountaineering, mountaineering, glacier travel |
| Notes | Packs very small due to the Dyneema linking cord |
| Bottom Line | Business in front, party in the back |
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Questions & Reviews
8/27/2022
Hey John, glad you've been loving them! If you're looking to use these crampons with approach shoes or trail runners, you'll need the Flexible Heel Piece available on our Petzl Crampon Binding Parts page.
Also, I've yet to have the cord fail on me, but if anyone needs a spare, they're available here!
Also, I've yet to have the cord fail on me, but if anyone needs a spare, they're available here!
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To echo what others have said here, these crampons are one of the best ski-mountaineering tools available. The capability they offer for the weight is amazing. I feel confident enough to climb up anything that I would actually want to ski down.
As some other users have mentioned, the Cord-Tec linking system is a bit more difficult to use than a standard center bar; but the advantages it affords are worth the learning curve. I'd recommend leaving the crampons on your boots overnight in order to thoroughly stretch the system out. Then, in the morning tighten the cord by two(ish) notches. This should give you a very secure and tight connection on most ski boots.
I replaced the anti-balling plates on mine with gorilla tape, and have not run into any issues so far.
As some other users have mentioned, the Cord-Tec linking system is a bit more difficult to use than a standard center bar; but the advantages it affords are worth the learning curve. I'd recommend leaving the crampons on your boots overnight in order to thoroughly stretch the system out. Then, in the morning tighten the cord by two(ish) notches. This should give you a very secure and tight connection on most ski boots.
I replaced the anti-balling plates on mine with gorilla tape, and have not run into any issues so far.
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6/28/2022
Do you know if these would fit the La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX boots in size 47? Seems outside of the sizing range.
Thanks so much!!
Thanks so much!!
6/28/2022
Hi Nils, they should definitely fit your Trango boots. The crampons are designed to work with ski boots up to a size 13 Men's, so your mountaineering boots shouldn't be a problem.
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5/1/2022
What is about the biggest BSL these will fit? My Zero G Tour Pros are 343mm.
5/2/2022
Hey Chris, just put the Irvis crampons on a 348mm boot sole length and fit great with room to spare! These crampons are awesome.
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1/31/2022
Do these fit a BSL of 262 (Atomic Hawx)?
2/1/2022
Hey Dani,
They definitely do! I've got that exact boot and these exact crampons, they fit great!
They definitely do! I've got that exact boot and these exact crampons, they fit great!
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11/22/2021
Howdy, I have a pair of first gen aliens that I can’t get an ideal fit with. On the right boot, the left side of the bail is snug with the toe box, but there’s a gap on the right side. Would the aluminum automatic bails from camp fix this?
11/23/2021
Hey Vineet,
It's common practice among crampon users to actually bend the bail in a vice to make a custom fit of the crampon bail to the boot. Also, even though there is a small gap in the photo above, it won't effect the performance of the crampon & boot. You would be totally fine just leaving it as it is!
It's common practice among crampon users to actually bend the bail in a vice to make a custom fit of the crampon bail to the boot. Also, even though there is a small gap in the photo above, it won't effect the performance of the crampon & boot. You would be totally fine just leaving it as it is!
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Yeah, these crampons are the ones. For a bit of extra weight, they're a lot more versatile than the all-aluminum crampons. The steel toe holds up better on rock and glacier ice, so I find these to be a better choice for Alaska. They're still small, light, and take up very little space in the pack. The adjustment system is fiddly, but once you get it set, it works. I've had no issues with these crampons, they are super secure, and not a pain to throw in the pack! I've used them both with the automatic attachment and the semi-auto. Both work great with my atomic backlands, and the semi-auto is a nice option for shoulder-season scrambles with a variety of footwear.
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3/4/2021
Has anyone used these with Billy Goat plates? Wondering how the cord will hold up....
3/5/2021
Adam,
Thanks for the question! No one here has used the Billy Goats (Verts are more appropriate in the Wasatch). The Billy Goat website does list the Petzl Leopard as being compatible, but we can not speak from personal experience. Sorry we couldn't be more helpful!
Thanks for the question! No one here has used the Billy Goats (Verts are more appropriate in the Wasatch). The Billy Goat website does list the Petzl Leopard as being compatible, but we can not speak from personal experience. Sorry we couldn't be more helpful!
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2/7/2021
Will these fit size 29.5 Scarpa Maestrale 2 rs?
2/8/2021
Hey Anonymous, the Irvis Hybrid Crampons should work no problem with the Maestrale RS.
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Have only had a couple occasions to use these so far but they've done the job. I got them for packability and simplicity for light mountaineering with my TLT7 boot. Easy to set the cord to get a good fit and it stays snug on my TLT7. The anti-snow plates work and makes a difference IMO. I've used the also with billy goat plates and they were easy to use with them. Really nice that they pack so small in a light pack.
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1/19/2021
how do these fit with the Scarpa F1 LT?
1/19/2021
Hey Eric, yes the Irvis Hybrids will work with the F1 LT.
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10/30/2020
Do these fit on the atomic backlands?
1/19/2021
Hey Connor,
Yes they will! And sorry for the delayed response, looks like we forgot to answer this!
Yes they will! And sorry for the delayed response, looks like we forgot to answer this!
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10/22/2020
got a perfect fit with the new alien 1.1 (also new plastic alien ) with a set of camp aluminum toe bails from a old pair of race 290 crampons.
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9/1/2020
Sorry about the new thread - I couldn’t reply to a prior answer. My snowboard boots are semi-automatic crampon compatible, but are these crampons wide enough for snowboard boots?
9/2/2020
Sep, I measured the internal width of the toe bail and the heel support tabs which measured to 8.2cm and 6.5cm, respectively. I would measure your toe and heel of your boots and if they are within those numbers I would assume they would work.
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9/1/2020
Will these crampons fit the fitwell backcountry boots? Size 295
9/1/2020
Hey Sep, unfortunately we do not sell snowboard boots so I am unable to give you a confident response. I recommend reaching out to the manufacturer and ask them if their boots are compatible with semi-automatic crampons.
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6/13/2020
doeadeer
(hasn't used product)
Absolutely love the crampons AND the store. I haven't used the crampons yet, but love how light and packable they are.
Skimo does a great job in everything - quality products, fast shipping, and always top tier customer service and communication. My purchase was returned to the store without reaching me for some reason, and Will helped me out with my order. There's even a personalized note in my package. Thank you!
Skimo does a great job in everything - quality products, fast shipping, and always top tier customer service and communication. My purchase was returned to the store without reaching me for some reason, and Will helped me out with my order. There's even a personalized note in my package. Thank you!
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3/2/2020
Will these work on scarpa maestrale rs and scarpa gea?
3/3/2020
Max, they will fit either boot. In either auto or semi auto mode.
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4/14/2019
how is the fit of the automatic toe bail on an alien 1.0??
4/16/2019
Phil, The toe bail does not match up well with the Alien1.0.
The Grivel Skimatic fits like it was made for the Alien.
The Grivel Skimatic fits like it was made for the Alien.
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4/5/2019
Does the heel lever fit with scraps alien rs? does it fit with the heel lever in the ski position?
4/5/2019
Kristine, Yes this crampon will work with the Alien RS boot. Sharp eye, the heel lever will not close all the way on the Alien in ski mode.
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These crampons are light, packable, and secure despite the cord connector. I wore these for approximately 15 miles total of blue ice and wore through the "cord-tec" connecting the toe and heel pieces. It cut/abraded where it first makes contact with the heel piece and is sandwiched between the aluminum and boot. I have not used these much in snow, mostly blue ice walking and a tiny bit of ice climbing, so your mileage may vary depending on use case and I imagine they would fare much better by avoiding blue ice.
The heel lever also does not have a ledge to use as a fulcrum when stepping into the crampons which would be a nice touch.
I would give 5 stars for these crampons if not for the durability of the cord connecting the toe and heel pieces.
The heel lever also does not have a ledge to use as a fulcrum when stepping into the crampons which would be a nice touch.
I would give 5 stars for these crampons if not for the durability of the cord connecting the toe and heel pieces.
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