[pct-l] Crampons

[rellinwood@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Robert Ellinwood)]

> they didn't meet with the
> specs of a shoe less than 4.5 inches across.

Did you mean "more than" ??

Modifications?  To get to carry 6 point crampons that incredibly light
with my shoe size, I'm merely adding a 2" flat metal brace from the
hardware store and getting another bolt similar to what comes with the
crampons. In short, a small extension across the bottom of the ball of
the foot.  If I were really worried about strength or stability I could
add a brace both above and below the metal pieces on the crampon, but so
far I don't think it's necessary.  FWIW, I am going to use a split
washer that keeps the tension on the nut.



> -----Original Message-----
> From: rich cox [mailto:web@rlcconsulting.com]
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 12:30 PM
> To: Robert Ellinwood; 'gordon rollins'; pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Crampons
>
> What kind of mods? I was going to get them, but they didn't meet with
the
> specs of a shoe less than 4.5 inches across.  Can you post some
> directions?
>
> -R
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Ellinwood" <rellinwood@worldnet.att.net>
> To: "'gordon rollins'" <thruhiker98@hotmail.com>;
> <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 4:37 PM
> Subject: RE: [pct-l] Crampons
>
>
> > Yes, we just bought some.  Do realize that if you have anything but
a
> > very narrow boot you'll have to modify the bottom bolt connectors to
> > accommodate a wider foot.  Easy to do however...
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: pct-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-
> > > admin@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of gordon rollins
> > > Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 3:52 PM
> > > To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
> > > Subject: [pct-l] Crampons
> > >
> > > [ Converted text/html to text/plain ]
> > > Hey,
> > > Does anybody have any experience with the Camp, 6 point crampons?
They
> > are
> > > only 8 oz. and if there sufficiant then that's what I'll take on
my
> > PCT
> > > thruhike this year.
> > > Thanks, Gooner GaMe'98
> > >
> > >
> > >
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