Carabiners.—Designs of various types, oval, pear-
(Bramani-type sole) ski boot 12-point Grivel-type crampons and binding
Tricount nail pattern using the heel plate, studs, and edge nails1, sponge-rubber heel center. Nail should be spaced to fit crampons and toe Irons
SKI-MOUNTAINEERING FOOTGEAR
ICE-AX NOMENCLATURE R
Fig. 2. Ice-climbing aids for the ski mountaineer.
Good horizontal Not preferred Bad-on five counts
(But good if hard to drive)
Good vertical Poor
Good wafer
Wafer in narrow flared crack requiring a ring
Angle piton correct position
Carabiner
The right combination (the seven others arc wrong)