The climber’s secret weapon for technical terrain. With vertical, toothed front points, SARKEN crampons provide superior penetration on hard ice, while also providing solid purchase in snow. The distribution of its 12 points provides stability and bite on low angles, as well as steeper terrain. The LEVERLOCK UNIVERSEL binding system is designed to fit boots with heel welts.
Technical front points make it ideal
for technical mountaineering:
Two toothed, vertical front points for better bite
on ice and mixed terrain
Distribution of points provides excellent purchase
on soft ice or hard snow
LEVERLOCK UNIVERSEL binding system is designed to
fit boots with heel welts
Bi-position linking bars, for a large range of
boot sizes (from 36 to 50)
Tool-free length adjustment
Steel crampons for maximum durability
Comfortable when walking:
12-point crampons for better bite
and comfort when walking
Point length is optimized for
precise placements, while providing effective traction
ANTISNOW system helps limit snow
buildup in a variety of snow conditions
The ALPEN ADAPT system makes it
completely modular:
FIL or FIL FLEX bindings are designed to fit the front of a variety of different boots (with or without
toe welts)
Front sections, linking bars, antibott system, and bindings can be replaced separately
Compatible with the IRVIS front sections to convert them into classic mountaineering or
ski touring crampons
Number of points: 12
Boot sizes: 36-50
Weight: 872 g (with FIL), 902 g (with FIL FLEX)
Description
Technical Mountaineering Crampons
The climber’s secret weapon for technical terrain. With vertical, toothed front points, SARKEN crampons provide superior penetration on hard ice, while also providing solid purchase in snow. The distribution of its 12 points provides stability and bite on low angles, as well as steeper terrain. The LEVERLOCK UNIVERSEL binding system is designed to fit boots with heel welts.
Details/Features
Technical front points make it ideal
for technical mountaineering:
Two toothed, vertical front points for better bite
on ice and mixed terrain
Distribution of points provides excellent purchase
on soft ice or hard snow
LEVERLOCK UNIVERSEL binding system is designed to
fit boots with heel welts
Bi-position linking bars, for a large range of
boot sizes (from 36 to 50)
Tool-free length adjustment
Steel crampons for maximum durability
Comfortable when walking:
12-point crampons for better bite
and comfort when walking
Point length is optimized for
precise placements, while providing effective traction
ANTISNOW system helps limit snow
buildup in a variety of snow conditions
The ALPEN ADAPT system makes it
completely modular:
FIL or FIL FLEX bindings are designed to fit the front of a variety of different boots (with or without
toe welts)
Front sections, linking bars, antibott system, and bindings can be replaced separately
Compatible with the IRVIS front sections to convert them into classic mountaineering or
ski touring crampons
Specs
Number of points: 12
Boot sizes: 36-50
Weight: 872 g (with FIL), 902 g (with FIL FLEX)
Guide Pick
"The Petzl Sarkens are the ideal crampons for when the Kautz is in full ice conditions. The vertically oriented front points sink easily into hard alpine ice but provide the necessary stability in softer conditions." - George Hedreen, RMI Expeditions Guide
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How Guide Pick™ Works
Step 1
The guides over at RMI collectively spend over 10,000+ days a year on the world's highest mountains, climbing hundreds of thousands of vertical feet. They put their gear and apparel through the wringer. This stuff is their work wear and they simply will not tolerate inferior gear.
Step 2
At the end of the climbing season, guides are given a survey to find out what gear they are using and why it is their favorite. We don’t often get complete agreement but we do get alignment and by looking at the data, a few clear winners rise to the top in each category.
Step 3
We take those winners, and stamp them with the Guide Pick™ logo on our site. We also compile this wonderful little document, which you can use to see top contenders, gear advice, Guide Quotes, and more.
