SUMMER 2015
NEWS 2014-2015
POSEIDON
NORTH MACHINE CARBON
APOLLO
TECH MACHINE CARBON
PLUME K3G
ZEN 20 - 30 - 40
ALPINE PRO
ARES
HAUTE ROUTE
MOUNTAIN RUNNER
SYM K9G
CLEPSYDRA K10G
A&D 2
NEWS SUMMER 2015
SKI TOUR
CAPTIVE
SKI RACE
GS - GRIVEL SHIELD
THOR
MOUNTAIN RUNNER LIGHT 3
ICE AXES
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL ICE AXES 1. WIDE RANGE COVERING ALL TERRAIN AND NEEDS
MADE FROM HOT FORGED
2. WORLD - CLASS TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS
BLADE
SHOVEL HAMMER
CE-SHAFT RESISTANCE KG
Carbon steel
Classical negative
Shovel
280 Kg B
Carbon steel
Classical negative
Shovel
280 Kg B
Carbon steel
Classical neutral
Shovel
280 Kg B
GRIP
3. HOT FORGING IN ITALY SINCE 1818
WEIGHT
SIZE CM
RANGE OF USE
430 g 15,2 oz
58-66-74
BCD
Rubber
480 g 16,9 oz
58-66-74
BCD
Rubber
475 g 16,8 oz
58-66-74
EBCD
G ZERO
S.A. plus only
NEPAL S.A. - NEPAL S.A. PLUS
G1 - G1 PLUS
G1 plus only
Carbon steel
Classical negative
Small shovel
280 Kg B
348 g 12,3 oz
48-53-58
A
Chromoly steel
Classical positive
Shovel
280 Kg B
406 g 14,3 oz
48-53-58 66-74
BCDE
HAUTE ROUTE
AIR TECH RACING S.A. EVO
Chromoly steel
Classical positive
Hammer Shovel
400 Kg T
G-bone Rubber
473 g 16,7 oz
48-53 58-66
DEF
HAMMER
48-53
AIR TECH EVO - AIR TECH HAMMER
Chromoly steel
Classical positive
Shovel
400 Kg T
Rubber
495 g 17,5 oz
48-53 58-66
DEFG
Chromoly steel
Neutral
Shovel
280 Kg B
Carbon wood
695 g 24,5 oz
65-75
BCD
JORASSES 2.0
MONTE BIANCO REPLICA
4 -5
MADE FROM HOT FORGED
BLADE
SHOVEL HAMMER
CE-SHAFT RESISTANCE KG
GRIP
WEIGHT
SIZE CM
RANGE OF USE
Chromoly steel
Changeable Hammer + reverse positive Shovel
400 Kg T
Rubber
550 g 20,1 oz
50
FGH
Chromoly steel
Changeable Hammer + reverse positive Shovel
400 Kg T
G-bone Carbon composite
550 g 19,4 oz
47
FGH
Chromoly steel
Changeable + reverse positive
400 Kg T
Rubber + Nylon
660 g 23,3 oz
49
FGH
Chromoly steel
Changeable + reverse positive
400 Kg T
G-bone Carbon composite
560 g 19,8 oz
49
FGH
THE LIGHT MACHINE
NORTH MACHINE CARBON
THE TECH MACHINE
TECH MACHINE CARBON
Changeable + reverse positive
Chromoly steel
Rubber + Nylon
400 Kg T
665 g 22,9 oz
48
FGH
THE MACHINE 3.0
MACHINE BLADES
ICE
ICE PLUS
Changeable Hammer + reverse positive Shovel
Chromoly steel
MIX
CE PPE 2
Plastic + Rubber
695 g 24,5 oz
47
GH
CE PPE 2
Plastic + Rubber
630 g 22,2 oz
47
G
SP ECIAL
X MONSTER
Chromoly steel
Reverse positive
X BLADE
RANGE OF USE
G A
B
C
D
E
H
F 6 -7
CRAMPONS
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL CRAMPONS 1. SECURE AND EASY FIT TO ALL SUITABLE BOOTS
NUMBER POINTS
MADE FROM
10
Carbon steel
10
Chromoly steel
10
Chromoly steel
3D STAMP
2. UNIQUE PRO-ACTIVE ANTIBOTT
FRONT POINTS
2
SEMI RIGID
Flex
ASYMETRIC
WEIGHT
730 g 25,7 oz w/ antibott
3. LONGEST HERITAGE STARTING FROM THE FIRST CRAMPON IN 1909
RANGE BOOT SIZE
BINDING ANTIBOTT TUV-CE SYSTEM
RANGE OF USE
AB CD
36 44
New-matic New-classic
35 46
New-matic New-classic
BC DE
35 46
New-classic
AB CD
CE
GI
2
820 g 28,9 oz
2
820 g 28,9 oz
w/ antibott
G10
G10 WIDE
w/ antibott
10 + 2
Chromoly steel
790 g
2
w/ antibott 920
27,8 oz
w/ antibott 32,4
35 Cramp-o-matic 46 New-matic New-classic
CE
CD EF
CE
AB CD
AIR TECH
10 + 2 Light alloy
2
455 g
w/ antibott 590
16 oz
w/ antibott 20,8
35 46
Cramp-o-matic New-matic New-classic
AIR TECH LIGHT
10 + 2 Light alloy
2
455 g
w/ antibott 590
16 oz
w/ antibott 20,8
35 46
New-classic
CE
AB CD
AIR TECH LIGHT WIDE
12
Chromoly steel
2
Chromoly steel
1,5
900 g
w/ antibott 1040
31,7 oz
w/ antibott 36,7
36 Cramp-o-matic New-matic 47 New-classic
DE F
36 Cramp-o-matic 47 New-matic
DE F
G12
11,5
G12 DAHU
880 g
w/ antibott 1020
31,1 oz
w/ antibott 35,9
8 -9
NUMBER POINTS
MADE FROM
3D STAMP
FRONT POINTS
11 12
Chromoly steel
Forged 1-2
11
Chromoly steel
Forged 1
12
Chromoly steel
Forged 2
Chromoly steel
Forged 1-2
SEMI RIGID
ASYMETRIC
WEIGHT
1095 g
RANGE BOOT SIZE
BINDING ANTIBOTT TUV-CE SYSTEM
RANGE OF USE
38,6 oz
36 Cramp-o-matic 47 New-matic
CE
EF GH
794 g 28,0 oz
37 Cramp-o-matic 48
CE
EF GH
32,6 oz
38 Cramp-o-matic New-matic 48
CE
EF GH
1125 g 41,0 oz
38 Cramp-o-matic 48
CE
F GH
w/ antibott 1240 w/ antibott 43,7
G14
G20
925 g
w/ antibott w/ antibott
G22
11 12
RAMBO 4
Rigid
10
Front: carbon steel Rear: light alloy
2
Flex
672 g 23.7 oz
35 46
Ski matic 2.0
2
Flex
396 g 13,9 oz
35 46
Ski matic 2.0
CE
A
SKI TO URING
SKI TOUR
10
Light alloy
Competition A CE
SKI RACE
RANGE OF USE
G A
B
D
C
E
H
F
BINDINGS
CRAMP O MATIC A well known system which relies on a nylon speed lever at the rear and a stainless steel front bale to hold the booth.
NEW MATIC The plastic harness system is hinged from two front posts which retain the boot securely even if it has a shallow, worn front welt or overboots are beign used.
NEW CLASSIC Both front and rear plastc harnesses are hinged from their respective retention posts and may be “opened� to facilitate attachment to the boot, then closed securely once the boot is inside.
SKI MATIC 2.0 The front binding fits modern plastic ski touring boots and it is not guaranteed for traditional mountain boots. 10 - 11
Photo H2O Guides AlaskaHelicopterSkiing.com
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SKI BOOTS CRAMPONS HOW TO WEAR
PROBLEM
1
SKI TOUR
2
SKI RACE
SOLUTION
3
The SKI MATIC 2.0 binding solves the problem to fit modern ski boots when the rear regulation systems of the boots interfere with the closure of the crampon 13
ICE PROTECTION
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL ICE PROTECTIONS 1. BEST HOLDING POWER BY USING REVERSE THREAD
LENGTH
HELIX
SMALL
MEDIUM
LONG
WEIGHT
FOLDABLE
PLACEABLE ANYWHERE
INVERTED THREAD
3. VERSATILITY OF USE AND RACKING
HYDRODINAMIC CERTIFIED THREAD
120 mm
142 g 5,0 oz
160 mm
161 g 5,7 oz
CE
200 mm
178 g 6,3 oz
CE
120 mm
158 g 5,6 oz
360
SMALL
2. FASTEST PLACEMENT THROUGH TEETH AND THREAD QUALITY
MEDIUM
LONG
160 mm
177 g 6,2 oz
CE
200 mm
194 g 6,8 oz
CE
SPEEDY SCREWS AND SPEEDY KIT
EASY RACKING SYSTEM
160 mm
360 SPEEDY
160 mm
HELIX SPEEDY
177 g 6,2 oz
Speedy length 20 cm
177 g 6,2 oz
Speedy length 20 cm Speedy length 20 cm
SPEEDY KIT
THREAD COMPARISON STANDARD THREAD
The extraction force is concentrated on a small cylinder surronding the screw.
GRIVEL REVERSE THREAD
The extraction force is spread on a bigger volume of ice making it more safe.
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ACCESSORIES
3 REASONS PREFER GRIVEL 3 REASONS TOTO PREFER GRIVEL ICEACCESSORIES PROTECTIONS 1. WIDE RANGE COVERING ALL TERRAIN AND NEEDS
2. EASY AND PRACTIC AL SOLUTIONS
3. SIMPLICITY AND QUALITY
ICE AXE ACCESSORIES
EASY SLIDER
TRIGGER
DOUBLE SPRING
THE HORN
DOUBLE SPRING 2
SINGLE SPRING
AXE GUARD
LONG LEASH
COVER BLADE
CRAMPON ACCESSORIES
C2N BAIL
FLEX BAR
TWIN BAR
CRAMPONS CROWN
ANTI SL IPPERY
152 g 5,4 oz
CRAMPON SAFE Size 1 35 cm Size 2 25 cm
ICE PROTECTION ACCESSORIES
PAN PIPE
ESPRESSO
CE cer tified One size fits all
ANTIBOTT
SPIDER
BLACK HOLE
CANDELA
OTHER ACCESSORIES
GEAR SAFE
SHOVEL
ROTOR 16 - 17
BINERS, DRAWS & SLINGS TWIN GATE
WEIGHT
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL BINERS, AND SLINGS 3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL ICE DRAWS PROTECTIONS 1. GUARANTEED INDIVIDUALLY TESTED
LENGTH WIDTH OPENING
RESISTANCE kN
MEGA K6G
83 g 2,9 oz
102 71 20
27 10 10
LAMBDA K7G
69 g 2,4 oz
98 70 24
30 11 9
SIGMA K8G
57 g 2,0 oz
101 62 23
30 9 9
PLUME K3G
39 g 1,4 oz
90 54 20
25 8 7
SYM K9G
75 g 2,6 oz
110 58 24
24 9 8
2. HOT FORGED FOR STRENGTH
CERTIFIED
SCREW GATE
3. ERGONOMICS, LOW WEIGHT AND CUSTOMIZATION
WEIGHT
LENGTH WIDTH OPENING
RESISTANCE kN
LAMBDA K7N
71 g 2,5 oz
98 70 22
27 10 9
LAMBDA K7T
74 g 2,6 oz
98 70 20
27 10 9
MEGA K6T
87 g 3,1 oz
110 72 22
21 10 6
MEGA K6N
83 g 2,9 oz
110 72 22
21 10 6
37 g 1,3 oz
90 53,5 19
22 7 7
PLUME NUT K3N
CERTIFIED
CE
CLEPSYDRA K10G
89 g 3,1 oz
117 73 24
22 9 8
STANDARD GATE
PLUME STRAIGHT K3S
PLUME K3W
GAMMA K2W
36 g 1,3 oz
28 g 1,0 oz
36 g 1,3 oz
90 53,5 21
90 53,5 25,8 95 56,5 24
22 7 7
DELTA K5N
65 g 2,3 oz
100 70,2 20
27 8 8
ALPHA K1N
55 g 1,9 oz
99 60 15,5
27 8 8
40 g 1,4 oz
98 60 20
22 9 8
S1G
213 g 7,5 oz
116 73 29
50 25 17
S2W
124 g 4,4 oz
104 60 27
38 10 15
CAPTIVE
22 7 7
INDOOR 27 8 8
BETA K1B
49 g 1,7 oz
99 60 21
27 8 8
ALPHA K1S
48 g 1,7 oz
99 60 18,7
27 8 8
INDOOR 1 222 g 7,8 oz
130 18 - 19
CROSS LOADING P RO BL E M
P ROBLEM
PRO BL EM
SOLUTION
2
SOLUTIO N
Cross-loading happens when a carabiner is stressed on its minor axis. Carabiners are strongest when stressed on their major axis meaning directly in line, vertically, along the spine. When a carabiner is stressed on its minor axis it’s generally one third as strong. The second problem happens when the carabiner “turns” on your rack and you have to unhook it as fast as possible. The third problem happens when you want to clip the carabiner and in the meantime it has turned in the quick draw.
3
SOLUTION
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QUICKDRAWS BETA LIGHT
WIDE
130 mm . 16 g . 0,6 oz 180 mm . 19 g . 0,7 oz 22kN width: 22,4 mm
BETA
DYNEEMA
110 mm . 8 g . 0,3 oz 180 mm . 10 g . 0,4 oz 250 mm . 13 g . 0,5 oz 23kN
QUICK EASY DRAW
130 mm . 22 g . 0,8 oz 23kN
QUICKDRAWS COMBINATIONS
ALPHA
PLUME
SML
390 mm . 31 g . 1,1 oz 23kN
GAMMA
DAISY CHAINS
GRIVEL DAISY CHAIN L 125cm . Weight 93 g 3,3 oz . 23kN
• Grivel dyneema sling • 23 kN on every pocket, CE certified
BELAY DAISY CHAIN L 145cm . Weight 104 g 3,7 oz . 23kN 21
33 REASONS DEVICES REASONS TO TO PREFER PREFER GRIVEL GRIVEL CLIMBING ICE PROTECTIONS
CLIMBING DEVICES
1. INNOVATIVE SAFETY SOLUTIONS
2. MULTIFUNCTIONAL DESIGN
3. LOW WEIGHT MATERIALS
BELAY AND RAPPEL
MASTER
MASTER PRO
MASTER MONO
2X8
WEIGHT: 66 g 2,3 oz ROPE DIMENSION: 7,3 ≤ Ø ≤ 11
WEIGHT: 89 g 3,1oz ROPE DIMENSION: 7,3 ≤ Ø ≤ 11
WEIGHT: 71 g 2,5 oz ROPE DIMENSION: 7,3 ≤ Ø ≤ 11
WEIGHT: 65 g 2,3 oz ROPE DIMENSION: 7,8 ≤ Ø ≤ 11
CE
CE - UIAA
CE - UIAA
CE
SHUTTLE
TRIS
FOUR
NINE
WEIGHT: 85 g 3,9 oz MAX LOADING: 25kN
WEIGHT: 39 g 1,4 oz MAX LOADING: 25kN
WEIGHT: 55 g 1,9 oz MAX LOADING: 25kN
WEIGHT: 149 g 5,3 oz MAX LOADING: 25kN
CE - UIAA
CE
CE
CE
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HAMMER
ASCENDERS DESCENDERS
UNLOCKING
THOR WEIGHT: 500 g 17,6 oz
A
A&D
WEIGHT: 245 g 8,6 oz ROPE DIMENSION: 8,3 ≤ Ø ≤ 13
WEIGHT: 259 g 9,1 oz ROPE DIMENSION: UP 8,3 ≤ Ø ≤ 13 DOW 7,3 ≤ Ø ≤ 13
CE - UIAA
CE - UIAA
GLOVES
SWIVELS
MINI ROLL
ROLL
WEIGHT: 62 g 2,2 oz WORKING LOAD LIMIT: 5kN MINUMUN BREAKING STRENGHT: 25kN CE
WEIGHT: 164 g 5,8 oz WORKING LOAD LIMIT: 5kN MINUMUN BREAKING STRENGHT: 30kN CE
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HELMETS
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL HELMETS 3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL ICE PROTECTIONS 1. EXCELLENT FIT AND PROTECTION
WEIGHT
385 g 13,6 oz
SIZE
Adjustable 54-62
2. WIDE COLOR AND SIZE RANGE
MADE FROM INNER LAYER
Polystirene foam ABS
USE
Rock Ice Alpine
3. MADE IN ITALY
FRONT LAMP
Designed for alpine, rock, and ice climbing. Outer shell in ABS protects against penetration, inner layer in shock absorbing polystyrene foam. One size 54/62 that can be regulated to fi t once the helmet is on. Extremely effi cient air circulation. Colours: Yellow, black, white, red.
A smaller size Salamander helmet for women, young people and children. Exactly the same as its bigger brother, same characteristics, same standard of protection, will fit 50 to 58.
SALAMANDER
SALAMANDER SMALL
WEIGHT
SIZE
315 g 11,1 oz
Adjustable 50-58
380 g 13,4 oz
Adjustable 58-66
Polystirene foam ABS
Rock Ice Alpine
SALAMANDER XL
264 g 9,3 oz
AIR TECH
Adjustable 54-62
Rock Ice Polystirene foam Alpine Policarbonate Competition Dry tooling
Helmet designed for expeditions to colder regions where a warm hat can be worn underneath. Also good for bigger heads. Designed for alpine, rock, and ice climbing. Outer shell in ABS protects against penetration, inner layer in shock absorbing polystyrene foam. One size (58/66) that can be regulated to fit once the helmet is on. Extremely efficient air circulation. Colour: metallic titanium and black.
Hyper-light and hyper-ventilated. The upper ventilation area is reinforced with metal mesh as protection against the penetration of sharp objects. The best ventilation system ever! One size 54-62. Colour: yellow.
Photo Lorenzo Belfrond
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HARNESSES
3 REASONS PREFER GRIVEL 3 REASONS TO TO PREFER GRIVEL ICE HARNESSES PROTECTIONS 1. WEB-CORE TECHNOLOGY
2. SIMPLICITY AND FUNCTIONALITY
BELT SIZE
WEIGHT
SIZE 1 67-87 SIZE 2 80-110
290 g 10.2 oz
APOLLO
SIZE 1 64-84 SIZE 2 76-106 COMFORT ZONE
ARES
300 g 10.6 oz
3. SPECIFIC FEATURES FOR DIFFERENT USES
The APOLLO is a classic, fully adjustable harness thanks to its 2 waist buckles and fully adjustable leg loops. It benefits from the latest Web-Core technology yet it climbing. • Web-Core technology • Simple and comfortable • 2 adjustment buckles. • 2 sizes The ARES is a new interpretation of the alpine harness. The new and special design sllows a fantastic freedom for the legs with no compression points in the front part. Fuly adjustable with 4 buckles. It benefits from the latest WebCore technology. A simple and intuitive model. • Web-Core technology • Total freedom and comfort • 4 adjustment buckles. • 2 sizes
SIZE 1 67-87 SIZE 2 80-106
300 g 10,6 oz
POSEIDON
ONE SIZE FITS ALL NEW AND USED HARNESSES
54 g 1,9 oz
The POSEIDON is a special harness for mountaineering, expeditions and ice falls. It is the first waterproof harness! The Dry technology used in the ropes is now used also on the Poseidon harness. No more wet legs loops nor wet waist belt on your body! • Web-Core technology • Dry treatment for wet conditions • Simple leg lopps, thin and light, totally removable from the harness. • 4 adjustment buckles. • 2 sizes • Simple and comfortable
Grivel has developed the GS, composed of a semi hard half-shell to better distribute the forces, coupled inside with a special honeycomb material able to absorb most of the energy without transferring it on the spine, finally protected by recurring damages. The back of the climbers thanks! Available as spare piece that fits all the new or used harnesses. • Absorbs most of the energy of a fall protecting the spine • Protects from shocks against hard surfaces • Adds comfort
GS - GRIVEL SHIELD 26 - 27
PROTECT YOUR SPINE To be easily tolerated by the climber a climbing fall requires two factors: the resistance of all the elements of the safety chain (rope, carabiners, protection etc) and their ability to absorb part of the energy released in the fall. The harness is practically static and transmits all the remaining energy on the thighs (that absorb it well), around the waist (that absorbs well enough) and on the spine where all the microtrauma add up creating permanent effects. For this Grivel has developed the GS composed of a half-shell semi hard to better distribute the forces, coupled inside with a special honeycomb material able to absorb most of the energy without transferring it on the spine. The back of the climbers thanks!
PAIN
SAFER 28
CHECK YOUR GEAR BEFORE
1. CHECK ALL THE BUCKLES
4. CHECK THE CLOSURE OF THE SAFETY CARABINER OR USE A TWIN GATE CARABINER.
2. CHECK THE KNOT
3. CHECK THE BELAY SYSTEM
5. CHECK EACH OTHER’S GEAR BEFORE CLIMBING.
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PACKS, BAGS & PADS
3 3REASONS BAGS & PADS REASONSTO TOPREFER PREFERGRIVEL GRIVELPACKS, ICE PROTECTIONS 1. HIGH COMFORT THROUGH BACK-SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES
2. RECYCLED FABRICS
3. INNOVATIVE FEATURES FOR CLIMBERS AND ALPINISTS
ALPINE ALPINE PRO
ZEN
ALPINE PRO VOLUME
WEIGHT
FABRIC
BACK PANEL
GEAR HOLDERS
L 40+10
L 30
L 40
L 20
1550 g 54,7 oz
1050 g 37 oz
1090 g 38,4 oz
810 g 28,6 oz
Eco fabric
Polyant vx21 Carbon composite
Ergonomic butterfly
Thermoformed
SKI-2 lateral ICEAXES -2 frontal POLES - 2 frontal CRAMPONS - 1 below
SKI-2 lateral ICEAXES -2 frontal POLES - 2 frontal CRAMPONS - 1 frontal
The ultimate Alpine backpack by Grivel. Fully-featured for all your alpine adventures. Multiple holders and practical solutions to carry everything you need in a functional way. • Butterfly back for maximum freedom of movement • Innovative self-standing system for easy access even when it is not full • Numerous practical attachment options: reinforced ski attachment straps at the side, daisy-chain, double ice axe holder, helmet holder • Reinforced tarpaulin bottom with concealable straps to carry crampons or other gear • 3-option waistbelt included (full, strap only, none) • Removable floating lid, side zip for easy access to main body • Recycled fabric • Only 1,55 Kg
SKI ZEN 20, 30, 40 The Grivel answer to the need of a clean and tough functiondriven climbing backpack. Stripped down to the essentials, it is the ideal partner for all your adventures in the mountains. • Extremely durable fabric (VX-21) reinforced with black polyester X-Ply for all conditions and uses • Fully concealable straps, holders, lashes and waistbelt • Wide and fast top-opening for best functionality • Ergonomic thermo-formed back for maximum comfort Only 0,81 Kg (20L), 1,05 Kg (30L), 1,09 Kg (40L)
HAUTE ROUTE
VOLUME
MARBREES 30
MAGO FREERIDE
L 30 + 5
L 30
L 16
1220 g 43,0 oz
1310 g 46,2 oz
390 g 13,8 oz
Eco fabric
Eco fabric
Nylon
Padded
Padded
SKI-1 frontal + 2 lateral ICEAXES -1 frontal POLES - 1 frontal SURF SLOT - 1 frontal
SKI-1 frontal Steel blade shovel included, concealable pocket for probe
WEIGHT
FABRIC
BACK PANEL
GEAR HOLDERS
Thermoformed
SKI2 lateral + 1 frontal ICEAXES 1 classic + 1 tech POLES - 2 lateral
HAUTE ROUTE The ideal partner for ski days of all kinds, from ski-touring to backcountry to freeride. Very versatile, it will carry anything you need. • Double closure option through zip and/or buckle • Diagonal concealable ski carrier • Ice axe holder • Ergonomic thermo-formed back for maximum comfort • Side pocket for wet skins • Side compression straps • Recycled fabric • Only 1,22 Kg
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CLIMBING
LYNX
MAGO CLIMBING
HAUL PACK
ROCKER
L 13
L 14
L 25
L 45
L 30
L 60
580 g 20,5 oz
310 g 10,9 oz
1490 g 52,6 oz
2290 g 80,8 oz
1880 g 66,3 oz
2350 g 82,9 oz
Nylon ripstop
Nylon
Nylon + tarpaulin
Nylon + tarpaulin
Tarpaulin
Concealable
Padded
Detachable
VOLUME
WEIGHT
FABRIC
BACK PANEL
GEAR HOLDERS
Gear carrier detachable ICEAXES -1 frontal
HAUL BAG L 90 3130 g 110,4 oz
CHALK BAG
BOULDER CHALK BAG
V 1L . 100 g . 3,5 oz Nylon
V 3L . 120 g . 4,2 oz Nylon
CRASH PAD
ROPE STATION
3590 g . 126,6 oz RV form PE form 126x90x8 cm
730 g . 25,7 oz Nylon
CRASH COVER
CRASH & CARRY Photo Stanka Koren
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NICK HOLLON -
Expert Advice: Running Italy’s Tor des Geants
Nickademus Hollon placed 2nd at this year’s Tor des Geants in 76hrs and 29min’s and was the first ever non-European to make it the podium in the race’s five year history. Below he offers some of his most valuable tips in terms of training, racing and recovery from the 330km journey. 1. Know what you are getting into. TDG is hailed as the world’s most difficult mountain ultramarathon for good reason. Training for the race is a six month commitment minimum and any athletes even considering the event should have a very strong mountain running background. 2. Keep training relevant. Although high volume and elevation gain are extremely important aspects of training, you should strive to mimic the terrain you’ll encounter at TDG. Nothing will prepare you better for the race than familiarizing yourself with unrelenting technical climbs and descents similar to what you’ll come across at the race. 3. Get to know the course. Whether that means getting out to race course in August and hiking the entire route or spending countless hours studying the maps and topography of the region. Learn and memorize the ups, downs, technical and non-technical portions of the course. 4. Practice using hiking poles. Use and get comfortable with hiking poles in the months leading up to TDG. Poles make your uphill hiking economy far more efficient and can save your hips, knees and muscles from severe trauma if used properly on downhills. 5. Practice napping. During a 330km race you will encounter extreme sleep deprivation. Studying sleep cycles and analyzing your own sleep patterns can help immensely. Make a nap journal leading up to TDG. Does a 15 or 45 minutes work best for you? Know how much sleep your body needs to stay functional. 6. Smile and be thankful. Thank the race volunteers at the tops of the high mountain passes. Thank the medical staff at the life bases. Thank the volunteers and fans lining the course. It’s a beautiful course, full of beautiful people-smile and enjoy it. 7. Run your own race. Nothing is more important than running your own race. Don’t worry about what others are doing, who is passing you or what position you are in. Race your own race, track your own progress and define your own limitations.
Photo Lorenzo Belfrond
8. Don’t use bad words. I mean it. Not a single negative word. What you say becomes what you think and what you think becomes your reality. Keep your vocabulary positive and the lows of your race will be short lived. 9. Honor your body. Your body will be wrecked after running TDG. Take care of it. Drink lots of liquids. Take anti-inflammatories. Avoid alcohol and salt. Respect and thank your body by eating well, resting and staying hydrated. 10. Beware of post-race depression. TDG is a tremendous life accomplishment. And slipping back into normal life can be tough. Surround yourself with friends and family and remember that there is more to life than just running! Use this time to discover an old passion you may have cast aside in the months leading up to the race. 34
TRAIL RUNNING - TOR DES GEANTS MOUNTAIN RUNNER 12L . 510 g 18 oz Fabric: Air mesh Back: Padded air mesh Holders ICE AXE 2 frontal POLES: 2 frontal
MOUNTAIN RUNNER COMP 5L . 450 g 15,9 oz Fabric: Air mesh Back: Padded air mesh Holders ICE AXE 2 frontal POLES: 2 frontal
MOUNTAIN RUNNER LIGHT 5L . 267 g 9,4 oz Fabric: Air mesh Back: Padded air mesh Holders ICE AXE 2 frontal POLES: 2 frontal
POLES
1 SECTION 420 g 14,8 oz 125 cm
2 SECTIONS 470 g 16,6 oz 115 - 122,5 - 130 cm closed 75 cm
The newest form fitting trail running packs by Grivel. Ideal partners for single day to multi day races, they were born from the direct experience in the Tor de Geants endurance race. • One size-fits all through multiple regulation options • Organizing pockets in the main compartment • Load compression strap for best agility • Multiple pockets to carry everything you need and access it easily • Only 0,45 Kg (Mtn Runner Comp) and 0,51 Kg (Mtn Runner)
DOUBLE BARREL 220 g 7,8 oz Fabric: Ecofabric
SINGLE BARREL 160 g 5,6 oz Fabric: Ecofabric
DUFFLE BAG
130L . 1135 g 40 oz Fabric: Nylon ripstop
MAGO TRAIL 15L . 270 g 9,5 oz Fabric: Nyon Back: Padded air mesh
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GRIVEL is happy and proud to help the planet through the use of SOLAR ENERGY
MADE WITH SOLAR ENERGY
The roof of the factory is around 7000 square meters, and the solar panels cover a surface equivalent to a football field. Our solar panels generate around 516 Kwp. They produce the energy consumption of 194 families. They save the planet’s air of 806 Kg of CO2, equivalent of a car travelling 5800 km. During their 25 year lifecycle, they will produce around 12 000 000 KWh, which would cover the needs of one family for 4200 years. Every year we save 1173 barrels of oil.
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PROMO
100% COTTON T-SHIRTS
YELLOW CRAMPON SHELF
CAP
BUFF
RUNNING ARM SLEEVE
ROLL BANNER
MADE IN ITALY WITH
SOLAR ENERGY
TEST SHOP SIMPLE
CUSTOMIZED ICE AXES
DECAL
FLAGS
STICKERS
POSTERS
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PRODUCTION
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TOWARDS 200 YEARS
1818
IN THE GRIVEL FAMILY OF BLACKSMITHS STARTED TO TRANSFORM THEIR PRODUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL TOOLS TO SATISFY THE RATHER PECULIAR DEMANDS OF A NEW BREED OF WEALTHY TOURISTS WHO, FOR UNFATHOMABLE REASONS, WANTED TO CLIMB THE MOUNTAINS!
1936
IN , IN COLLABORATION FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH THE COGNE STEELWORKS, AMATO GRIVEL, LAURENT’S YOUNGER BROTHER, USING THE CHROMOLLY ALLOY (NICKEL-CHROME-MOLYBDENUM), CREATED A REALLY STRONG GRIVEL CRAMPON, THINNER AND THEREFORE LIGHTER.
THE ENGLISH ENGINEER OSCAR ECKENSTEIN WAS RECEIVED WITH SIMILAR SKEPTICISM WHEN IN HE ASKED HENRY GRIVEL TO MANUFACTURE THE FIRST MODERN GRIVEL CRAMPONS.
1909
1982
IN A NEW MANAGEMENT LED BY GIOACHINO GOBBI WAS CONVINCED THAT OVER A HUNDRED YEARS OF TRADITION, THE BRAND NAME AND THE COMPANY’S LOCATION WERE A RECIPE FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.
2009
1929
IN , HENRY’S SON LAURENT MADE THE BRILLIANT INVENTION OF THE TWO FRONT POINTS, ALLOWING CLIMBERS TO STAND FACE ON WHILST ATTACKING THE STEEP ICE AND SNOW GRADIENTS. THIS INNOVATION WAS THE KEY TO THE CONQUEST OF THE LAST UNSOLVED ROUTE OF THE ALPS: THE NORTH OF THE EIGER, 21-24TH JULY, 1938.
1996
THE MACHINE: THE GRIVEL ICE AXE THAT REVOLUTIONIZED THE DESIGN OF TECHNICAL TOOLS. FROM NOW ON THIS WAS THE SHAPE THAT ALL MANUFACTURERS WOULD USE.
2003
IN GRIVEL CRAMPONS RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OF SNOW BUILD UP UNDER CRAMPONS WITH THE FIRST PROACTIVE ANTI-BALLING PLATE.
IN MAY THE COMPANY OPENED A NEW PRODUCTION UNIT IN A MUCH BIGGER SPACE, ALLOWING TO MANAGE DIFFERENT LINES OF PRODUCTION, TO AUGMENT FLEXIBILITY RESPONDING TO DAILY NEW DEMANDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, AND WIDEN THE RANGE OF PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN AN AVANT-GARDE POSITION IN THE MARKETPLACE. SINCE 2010 THE NEW LOCATION HAS ALLOWED US TO SWITCH TO A TOTAL SOLAR ENERGY FUELED PRODUCTION, CLEANER AND MORE ECOFRIENDLY. EVERY YEAR THEY SAVE 1,173 BARRELS OF OIL!
We make products that our customers have to rely on, with quality and safety as ultimate goals, based on our experience and optimizing our “Made in Italy”.
Innovation drives us forward but our roots are in Grivel’s long history, dating back to the foundation of the company in 1818.
Based at the foot of Mont Blanc it is essential for us to respect the enviroment. This comes through the use of renewable Energy for production, and a constant search for enviromental-friendly technologies and recycled materials.
GRIVEL srl 11013 Courmayeur (Aosta) phone: +39 0165 84 37 14 . fax: +39 0165 84 48 00 Italy Loc. Champagne, 19 - 11020 Verrayes - Aosta phone: +39 0166 54 62 87 . fax: +39 0166 54 66 85 France 264 Avenue Ravanel Le Rouge - 74400 Chamonix phone: +33 450530 743 . fax: +33 450532751 Partita I.V.A. IT 00139110076