Last tested

2024

Status:ongoing

2026

Alpinist Pro

12-point carbon steel crampon for challenging mountaineering, mixed routes and north faces

In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

A great classic from Salewa, this is a 12-point crampon that's available in the Combi version for semi-rigid boots, or the fully-automatic Pro version. The anti-balling plates are very effective and the ankle strap is quick and easy to adjust. It did well overall when we tested it on different surfaces, from ice to snow and rock. A year-round crampon. A stand-out product among the 12-points.

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Technical specifications

Tip number

12

Individual weight

830 g

Price

180 €

Top stories

Thoughts

Necessity

Editorial

Thoughts

At the heart of every ski (duplicate)

Editorial

Location

Test Center Pontedilegno Tonale

Our freeride base camp

Location

Base Camp Race

Sertorelli Sport Hotel

Location

Test Center Cervino Ski Paradise

To test the equipment and skins for the Race category, we based ourselves in Breuil-Cervinia

Location

Test Center Livigno

For the second year in a row, we headed to Livigno, aka Little Tibet.

Race

Intro

Race: boots

Innovation at the lower end of the market

Instruction

Boot under the microscope

We tested flex, walkability and liner warmth in the Light, Tour and Free unisex models

Intro

Made for women: skis and boots

Strong women

Free

Intro

Free: boots

A new era

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