I had my right Grivel G12 crampon explode on me on the summit of Baldy yesterday in a storm. This was the second time it happened (both on easy terrain on the Ski Hut Trail!
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Screws, lockwashers, nuts, and -65 - 130 degree locking compound. Grivel spring-steel locking unit below compound bottle.
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Bolts in place
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Modified on left, original on right
The crampons are now more rigid, which should help with mixed climbing as the rear flexibility was a problem previously. However, the center bar is now much more rigid, which probably means more stress. I hope this does not lead to a catastrophic failure, despite "pre-flight checks".
I also got some hoseclamps to act as a sort of trigger for leashless climbing, or rather, just to help when leashed up.
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I've seen it done before, though I'm sure it doesn't work so great. It's worth a shot.
Will add more info later upon testing/climbing.