Last tested

2023

Status:ongoing

2024

DNA

A crampon designed for athletes and high-level races. It weighs under 300 g and is a breeze to put on

In words
Technical specifications

In words

Intro

The same design as the Mezzalama, but without anti-balling plates and made completely from 7075 aluminum, it's designed for racers looking for a crampon that's quick to put on (there's no left and right here either) and very light, coming in at under 300 grams (10.5 oz). As with all full aluminum crampons, it's less durable compared to those with a steel front. A high-level product for high-level tourers. Everything said about the Mezzalama dial, buckle, and storage case applies here.

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Technical specifications

Tip number

10

Individual weight

295 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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