I found your videos very helpfull and delightfull to watch. You inspired me to keep pushing my limits not just in freeride, but in life also. So, thank you so much. Have a nice snow this season!
Yeah! Another great video - I am really looking forward to this season and like watching your clips! As in 3:40 you are desrcribing "descending", I think its really important, to us, to always check conditions and making the "stop or go" decision - so "DESCENDING" with or without crampons sometimes might be the right choice ;)
@@premkamandir I shall be in Verbier 20th-30th December, this winter. Will that number still work? Whom should I ask for? What's the best time to call?
Awesome video! First rule: put on the crampons when you still don´t need them. And even in soft or chompy snow they work great like kind of snow shoes while climbing steep slopes. Oh, and I use an old t shirt to wrap them when I keep them in the backpack.
Exellent points. Thank you I always get some kind of issue with my crampones and the snowboard boots. The finaltips on fitting are definetly what Im gonnna go for. Merci.
Good video, I really enjoyed it,always woundered if crampons can fit over a pair of snowboard boots.Too bad Marmot Mountain Work's closed down in Bellevue,W A.
Very nice summary. Small note: Don't bend any aluminium parts on your (light) crampons. This significantly weakens the material and might lead to it breaking later in use. I think the ones shown in the vid are Irvis Hybris, which have a steel front part and an aluminium back part, but thre are also crampons where the front part is made of AL too.
I’m having a hard time finding compatible crampons for my boots that wear split boarding. That petzl irvis fl might be an option, but it doesn’t look as good as my universal bd crampons.
@@HOWTOXV I used my crampons for last season and as you mentioned, it opened so many possibilities for me in the mountains. combining with a ice axe, it rocks. but i had two problems: first, it was not compact-able and it required a lot of space + its package with all other winter gears. second, it made of forged metal which was not able to customize it. also first few times i had problem in tight it and it got lose by stepping. it needed to go through the front loop first and the side straps. what can i say, i'm an amateur :)
@@TheSnowManKind Great you can benefit from my tips, Crampons are indeed a bit of a faff, but at the end of the day they help you out a lot and can easily be worth the space / Weight they take up. As for the straps, you need to tighten them really hard, and again after the first ten minutes to make sure they are not loose as this can be really dangerous.
Did you ever toured with a hardboot and can say something about it? like Touringperformance, Ridingperformance and so on. I heard it has better Edgehold and it's easier to climb in them. Background is that I come from a Mountaineering Perspective, so often reaching the summit is first priority (after having fun at all) and having a nice Powderride downhill comes second. I ask because I don't have a touring setup yet so I have to decide between a hardbood and a regular system when I want to get into touring next season
I'm also interested in an answer to this. I wasn't able to find any information on why splitboarders like Jeremy Jones, or you, Xavier, don't use hard boots. In theory it makes much more sense for extreme tours. Xavier could you please adress this in a short reply? Might even make a nice Video for summer/autumn when people think about their gear.
Hi Xavier, I see you are using Petzel Irvis crampons. Which binding style are you using? The universal strap binding, or the auto-locking binding that connects to a heal welt? I ask because I have used the universal strap and have found that it comes loose quite often. Also, what boots are you using with crampons?
Super vidéo ! Qu'est-ce que tu /vous en penses/pensez des chaussures de Split semi-cramponable (avec un petit rebord à l'arrêt de la chaussure) qui fonctionnent donc un des crampons qu'on clip à l'arrière ? Merci des conseils :)
Ca marche bien si la semelle est rigide. Donc si elle est souple les campons ne vont pas tenir. Donc pour ca je préfère la sécurité de la sangle. Perdre ses crampons en montagne est super dangereux
Salut Xavier, je suis en train de regarder pour m'équiper à gogo en ce moment ! je me demandais pourquoi tu prenais les Petzl Irvis plutôt que les Vasak ? même genre mais avec 2 pointes en plus, mais aussi/surtout une semelle rigide un peu plus grande et je me disais que cela aiderait à compenser pour le soucis du snowboarder avec la semelle "souple" (ce n'est que ma réflexion théorique, je n'ai jamais utilisé de crampons). Merci
Hi Xavier, nice video , thanks! A question though... how do you get your snowboard boots to fit the petzl crampons?! I went a to petzl retailer shop and my boots won't fit any of the crampons! the guy told me Petzl was working on a new "snowboard boot" version and for the moment nothing would work. Any tips? cheers, Ben
What you can do is twist the little bars that hold the front strap so that the nose of the boot fits in better. It is important to use strap crampons for sure. I haven't heard about the new snowboard boot version from Petzl but it would be great!
Hi XV, great video! Looks like you prefer strap-on crampons. Is there a reason you don't use semi-automatic crampons with boots that have a heal welt--like the Deeluxe Spark XV?
Yes it’s because I trust a bit more the strap on crampons especially with the fact that the xv deluxe boot has a bit of flex in the sole so it it less réaliable with the semi auto. Xv
I noticed when you were showing the boot flex, the crampons didn't have a bar but rather a set of cords. was this a custom made change to the crampons to get them to flex with the boots?
Hi Thanks for your comment - they are actually just a really light weight Petzl model, which are better on ski boots! On snowboard boots it is better to have a "solid bar” rather than the cords - , as the snowboard boot already flexes it is easier for crampons to come off, and so a flexing boot and the light weight cords is not a great combination. Fine if you are not going anywhere to exposed, but the minute you get into more exposed terrain I recommend a more solid Crampon. Xv
Do you mean knives for skinning? When you are in Splitboard mode? I think they are great and can make a real difference, I highly recommend them, especially if the conditions are a bit solid / variable - not necessary in Powder though. Xv
Snowboarding boots seem really unsuited for crampons. Is it possible to snowboard with mountaineering boots? I'm sure it's not ideal, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
You need to make the difference between real mountaineering boots, and they definitely are a compromise or versatile mountain snowboard boots which is more the case of my deeluxe pro model and to be honest I much prefer that solution because there is a really good sole, maybe less hard of a sole for crampons but at least you can use them every day as they feel like a real snowboard boot,. So I guess it’s up to you depending on your style...
I own the Deeluxe Xve 17/18 and have the problem that they are way to soft for crampons... They bend so much on hard snow that the snowcover pressures my toes from above.. Is that the reason you wearing the DEELUXE Spark Xv Tfp because they are better with crampons? If i know that before i wouldn´t buy the Xve...
you need to have crampons where both front and back part are joint together and there for less flexible. The stiffness of the sole is in my eye the good compromise so that you can still ride the park, and everyday snowboarding. too stiff soles is better for cramping but sucks for riding ...
Hey Henry. For an all-round Crampon I go for the Petzl Irvis. Which is good for everything. But in the video you can see alternative options - if I am going "Extreme"!! And need more of a mountaineering crampon, for extended periods on ice for example I would go with the Sarken. You can go with the lightweight option, but it really isn't the best with snowboard boots. As you can see in the video - towards the end - I give you a few tips on how to make them fit better to snowboard boots - maybe just widening the metal at the front for example. Hope that helps. Xv
@@HOWTOXV have you checked the new petzl irvis, not as easy to bend at the front, so far no major issues using but the fit isnt as good as if you could widen the front
Du coup t’as pas présenté ceux que tu utilises... je voulais acheter les Petzl léopard LF car léger et prennent peu de place mais pas très versatile surtout si y’a de la glace... tu conseilles quoi comme modèle polyvalent et léger?
si t'es en boots d snow je dirais prends pas ca. sauf si tu restes loin des cailloux et de la glace et du raide... pointe alu/ système de cables en raccordement... si t'es en boots de snow il faut rester sur le classique
@@HOWTOXV salut , tres interessante comme video , je voulais changer mes crampons à lanieres pour un modele semi auto compatible avec les spark XV. j'ai essayer les petzl IRVIS HYBRID le probleme vient surtout du talon de la boots , ( j'ai le modele 2014 ) qui ne passe pas entre les arceaux . !!!!! as tu une solution ? pour le systeme à cordelette dynema , dans une video pezl ,il donne une astuce pour le montage sur semelle souple . ua-cam.com/video/JBauY8u4A08/v-deo.html.
Pssst... In Italian we never say “stivali da snowboard”! It’s a poor translation! At 1:08 and throughout the rest of the video, it is incorrect to say “...ramponi in metallo con UN PUNTO PIANO sul davanti...”! “Punto” doesn’t mean “spike” at all but rather a geometrical point or location in space... Which makes no sense in this context! Just like “mixed climbing” doesn’t mean “diverse climbing conditions” (which is the meaning of the current translation) but rather a kind of climbing involving ice and rock... However, the content of this video was great! Good idea!!
i think you're the best snowboarder out there
Such a great clip for snowboarders, thanks.
I found your videos very helpfull and delightfull to watch. You inspired me to keep pushing my limits not just in freeride, but in life also. So, thank you so much. Have a nice snow this season!
Yeah! Another great video - I am really looking forward to this season and like watching your clips! As in 3:40 you are desrcribing "descending", I think its really important, to us, to always check conditions and making the "stop or go" decision - so "DESCENDING" with or without crampons sometimes might be the right choice ;)
I’m ready for crampons!! Let’s go
I would love to go on a week-long training course to really dial-in this style of riding.
Getting away from the resort is so cool.
come to Verbier then you'll have this chance!
@@premkamandir Hi Vicky, Which group in Verbier would teach this? What is the best time of year?
Thanks
@@MusashiSamurai you can call that phone number in order to ride with Xavier 0041 27 775 38 88
@@premkamandir I shall be in Verbier 20th-30th December, this winter. Will that number still work?
Whom should I ask for?
What's the best time to call?
last year there was some lesson with Xavier Delerue, you tell them that you're interested to do that this year.
Awesome video! First rule: put on the crampons when you still don´t need them. And even in soft or chompy snow they work great like kind of snow shoes while climbing steep slopes.
Oh, and I use an old t shirt to wrap them when I keep them in the backpack.
thx for the pointers. always good!
Thanks so much for this video, so many great pointers in 5 min. Tough finding good info on snowboard boot mountaineering.
Thank you. Much appreciated. XV
I am skiing but you have good tips for freeriding at all ,thak you about that ! All the best !
Exellent points. Thank you I always get some kind of issue with my crampones and the snowboard boots. The finaltips on fitting are definetly what Im gonnna go for. Merci.
Precious info, as always!
your videos are excellence Xavier, merci pour partager!
Thanks bro!
You’re the man! Thanks for the great series!
Thank you. Xv
Good video, I really enjoyed it,always woundered if crampons can fit over a pair of snowboard boots.Too bad Marmot Mountain Work's closed down in Bellevue,W A.
Very nice summary. Small note: Don't bend any aluminium parts on your (light) crampons. This significantly weakens the material and might lead to it breaking later in use. I think the ones shown in the vid are Irvis Hybris, which have a steel front part and an aluminium back part, but thre are also crampons where the front part is made of AL too.
true, I din-t mention it and it does make sense indeed. I am not a big fan of all front crampons anyways
Merci Xavier !!!
I’m having a hard time finding compatible crampons for my boots that wear split boarding. That petzl irvis fl might be an option, but it doesn’t look as good as my universal bd crampons.
You r the best very useful
thanks for this amazing video. Im going to buy Yakhchar crampons here in iran and see how it will works on my snowboard boots.
Great, let us know how you get on with them, always interesting to hear how other brands work. Cheers Xv
@@HOWTOXV I used my crampons for last season and as you mentioned, it opened so many possibilities for me in the mountains. combining with a ice axe, it rocks. but i had two problems: first, it was not compact-able and it required a lot of space + its package with all other winter gears. second, it made of forged metal which was not able to customize it. also first few times i had problem in tight it and it got lose by stepping. it needed to go through the front loop first and the side straps. what can i say, i'm an amateur :)
@@TheSnowManKind Great you can benefit from my tips,
Crampons are indeed a bit of a faff, but at the end of the day they help you out a lot and can easily be worth the space / Weight they take up.
As for the straps, you need to tighten them really hard, and again after the first ten minutes to make sure they are not loose as this can be really dangerous.
Did you ever toured with a hardboot and can say something about it? like Touringperformance, Ridingperformance and so on. I heard it has better Edgehold and it's easier to climb in them. Background is that I come from a Mountaineering Perspective, so often reaching the summit is first priority (after having fun at all) and having a nice Powderride downhill comes second. I ask because I don't have a touring setup yet so I have to decide between a hardbood and a regular system when I want to get into touring next season
I'm also interested in an answer to this. I wasn't able to find any information on why splitboarders like Jeremy Jones, or you, Xavier, don't use hard boots.
In theory it makes much more sense for extreme tours.
Xavier could you please adress this in a short reply? Might even make a nice Video for summer/autumn when people think about their gear.
true, I am working on testing systems like that and there is definitely a greta thing to be developed there. tbc
Great video Xav!
Thank you.
Hi Xavier, I see you are using Petzel Irvis crampons. Which binding style are you using? The universal strap binding, or the auto-locking binding that connects to a heal welt?
I ask because I have used the universal strap and have found that it comes loose quite often. Also, what boots are you using with crampons?
We are watching your videos straight on the mountain to learn how 😅
Excellent - enjoy and get them secured nice and tight! Xv
@@HOWTOXV thanks!
Thankyou sir !!
Super vidéo !
Qu'est-ce que tu /vous en penses/pensez des chaussures de Split semi-cramponable (avec un petit rebord à l'arrêt de la chaussure) qui fonctionnent donc un des crampons qu'on clip à l'arrière ?
Merci des conseils :)
Ca marche bien si la semelle est rigide. Donc si elle est souple les campons ne vont pas tenir. Donc pour ca je préfère la sécurité de la sangle. Perdre ses crampons en montagne est super dangereux
Salut Xavier, je suis en train de regarder pour m'équiper à gogo en ce moment ! je me demandais pourquoi tu prenais les Petzl Irvis plutôt que les Vasak ? même genre mais avec 2 pointes en plus, mais aussi/surtout une semelle rigide un peu plus grande et je me disais que cela aiderait à compenser pour le soucis du snowboarder avec la semelle "souple" (ce n'est que ma réflexion théorique, je n'ai jamais utilisé de crampons). Merci
Je ne connaissais pas les Vasak et c’est vrai que ca peut avoir du sens. Ils doivent être plus lourds mais pour tester efficacement. XV
Hi Xavier, nice video , thanks! A question though... how do you get your snowboard boots to fit the petzl crampons?! I went a to petzl retailer shop and my boots won't fit any of the crampons! the guy told me Petzl was working on a new "snowboard boot" version and for the moment nothing would work. Any tips? cheers, Ben
What you can do is twist the little bars that hold the front strap so that the nose of the boot fits in better.
It is important to use strap crampons for sure.
I haven't heard about the new snowboard boot version from Petzl but it would be great!
Hi XV, great video! Looks like you prefer strap-on crampons. Is there a reason you don't use semi-automatic crampons with boots that have a heal welt--like the Deeluxe Spark XV?
Yes it’s because I trust a bit more the strap on crampons especially with the fact that the xv deluxe boot has a bit of flex in the sole so it it less réaliable with the semi auto. Xv
Thanks😀
I noticed when you were showing the boot flex, the crampons didn't have a bar but rather a set of cords. was this a custom made change to the crampons to get them to flex with the boots?
Hi Thanks for your comment - they are actually just a really light weight Petzl model, which are better on ski boots!
On snowboard boots it is better to have a "solid bar” rather than the cords - , as the snowboard boot already flexes it is easier for crampons to come off, and so a flexing boot and the light weight cords is not a great combination. Fine if you are not going anywhere to exposed, but the minute you get into more exposed terrain I recommend a more solid Crampon. Xv
Hi Xavier! What do you think about crampons which you can attach directly to the bindning & to the board? Do you recommend them?
Do you mean knives for skinning? When you are in Splitboard mode? I think they are great and can make a real difference, I highly recommend them, especially if the conditions are a bit solid / variable - not necessary in Powder though. Xv
Snowboarding boots seem really unsuited for crampons. Is it possible to snowboard with mountaineering boots? I'm sure it's not ideal, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
You need to make the difference between real mountaineering boots, and they definitely are a compromise or versatile mountain snowboard boots which is more the case of my deeluxe pro model and to be honest I much prefer that solution because there is a really good sole, maybe less hard of a sole for crampons but at least you can use them every day as they feel like a real snowboard boot,. So I guess it’s up to you depending on your style...
@@HOWTOXV Thanks man. You rock. Keep it up!
I own the Deeluxe Xve 17/18 and have the problem that they are way to soft for crampons... They bend so much on hard snow that the snowcover pressures my toes from above..
Is that the reason you wearing the DEELUXE Spark Xv Tfp because they are better with crampons? If i know that before i wouldn´t buy the Xve...
I have the 32 Jones mtb boots and they are stiff as it gets....
you need to have crampons where both front and back part are joint together and there for less flexible. The stiffness of the sole is in my eye the good compromise so that you can still ride the park, and everyday snowboarding. too stiff soles is better for cramping but sucks for riding ...
First, from Colorado
What about Semi-Automatic crampons ?
they are not great with snowboard boots because of the sole not being as stiff as a mountaineering boot
which crampons do you use with your spark boots? any tips on which fit the best? cheers
Hey Henry. For an all-round Crampon I go for the Petzl Irvis. Which is good for everything. But in the video you can see alternative options - if I am going "Extreme"!! And need more of a mountaineering crampon, for extended periods on ice for example I would go with the Sarken. You can go with the lightweight option, but it really isn't the best with snowboard boots. As you can see in the video - towards the end - I give you a few tips on how to make them fit better to snowboard boots - maybe just widening the metal at the front for example. Hope that helps. Xv
@@HOWTOXV Thanks man!
@@HOWTOXV have you checked the new petzl irvis, not as easy to bend at the front, so far no major issues using but the fit isnt as good as if you could widen the front
Du coup t’as pas présenté ceux que tu utilises... je voulais acheter les Petzl léopard LF car léger et prennent peu de place mais pas très versatile surtout si y’a de la glace... tu conseilles quoi comme modèle polyvalent et léger?
si t'es en boots d snow je dirais prends pas ca. sauf si tu restes loin des cailloux et de la glace et du raide... pointe alu/ système de cables en raccordement... si t'es en boots de snow il faut rester sur le classique
@@HOWTOXV Super merci! des références à conseiller?
@@HOWTOXV salut , tres interessante comme video , je voulais changer mes crampons à lanieres pour un modele semi auto compatible avec les spark XV. j'ai essayer les petzl IRVIS HYBRID le probleme vient surtout du talon de la boots , ( j'ai le modele 2014 ) qui ne passe pas entre les arceaux . !!!!! as tu une solution ? pour le systeme à cordelette dynema , dans une video pezl ,il donne une astuce pour le montage sur semelle souple . ua-cam.com/video/JBauY8u4A08/v-deo.html.
buckle should be on the outside
DO NOT !! try to bend metal parts of your crampons. Hardened steel or aluminum will most likely crack. As mine did.
Xavier should just be a hard booter :P
it would help in some cases for sure. ether is a middle ground to be found for sure between hard and soft boots
@@HOWTOXV I agree :)
he hee i wonder how they came up with the name of CRAMPONS? 🤣 Its sounds like having menstruation pains. I call them ice cleats
Pssst... In Italian we never say “stivali da snowboard”! It’s a poor translation!
At 1:08 and throughout the rest of the video, it is incorrect to say “...ramponi in metallo con UN PUNTO PIANO sul davanti...”! “Punto” doesn’t mean “spike” at all but rather a geometrical point or location in space... Which makes no sense in this context!
Just like “mixed climbing” doesn’t mean “diverse climbing conditions” (which is the meaning of the current translation) but rather a kind of climbing involving ice and rock...
However, the content of this video was great! Good idea!!