Can't get good fit: Phantom Guides with Petzl Lynx
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No matter what I do, the front points on the Lynx are splayed significantly inwards. I've gone through all the usual fixes. I tried swapping linking bars (so left bar is on right foot, etc), I've tried offsetting the toe bail (e.g. it's inserted in the front hole on one side, and in the rear hole on the other side). Anyone have any other suggestions or fixes? The crampon fit is totally secure: It's just totally cockeyed. |
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Hey Jon, how is it going ? |
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I have phantom guides with petzl darts, they are angled like yours but climb fine. Your crampons look brand new, I'd say just try it and I bet you wont notice. However, I do notice that with this combination I need to drop my heal lots more to get the secondary points to engage right. |
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I've had Phantom guides and I have Phantom 6000s and use the Lynx crampon for waterfall ice. Petzl designed them specifically to turn inward, almost pigeon toed, on purpose. They say it allows for a more natural kick into the ice. |
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Yup, the crampons are new. I also have Darts, and they are splayed inwards as well, but not nearly as radically as the Lynx. I'm generally not a fan of inwardly-splayed front points. For my own use, I don't agree with Petzl's assertion - I like my front points standing straight, tall and proudly forwards. |
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They are suppose to be like that. Think long and hard about body mechanics and ice climbing technique and it will make sense. |
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You might want to try setting your toe bail to the furthest rear setting. You are not going to get very good purchase with your secondary points in the ice with them set in the middle hole and youll probably bash the toe of the boot alot. Ive also heard of folks fitting the small aftermarket bd toe bail on those for a better fit. Ive been fielding the same quarky issues on my Rebels and Guides with BD crampons. |
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What size boots? Not all size boots fit the same. I have a couple of pairs of Lynx and two sizes of Phantoms, I'll take some pictures tomorrow. |
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You can set up the Lynx to point mostly straight. The front points will point in slightly no matter what because of how much curve there is in the PG soles. The crampons don't point in by design, Scarpa lightened the boots by removing a significant amount of material causing the curve. |