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SUMMER 2014
NEWS WINTER 2014
the light machine
THE NEW MACHINE page 6
the tech machine
the machine 3.0
TWIN GATE SERIES
PATENTED
PATENTED
sigma k8g
page 15
PATENTED
lambda k7g
PATENTED
Omega k6g
s1g
CLIMBING DEVICES PATENTED
PATENTED
A&D
page 26
PATENTED
up
TRIS
Four PATENTED
down
NINE _2
Master mono made in italy with solar energy
Product images are indicative and not binding. All the published specifications are subject to change without notice.
NEWS SUMMER 2014
TWIN GATE SERIES page 14
PATENTED
PATENTED
PLUME k3G
WIDE sling
CLEPSYDRA k10g
SYM k9g
SML SLING
PATENTED
DIAMOND Pro sharpener
BELAY DAISY CHAIN
HARNESSES
APOLLO
page 28
POSEIDON
ARES
Packs
ZEN 20 - 30 - 40 TABLE OF CONTENTS
ALPINE PRO
page 30
HAUTE ROUTE
MOuntain runner Mountain runner comp
ice axes 6; crampons 8; ice protection 10; accessories 12; FOCUS ON 14; biners 22; draws&slings 24; helmets 25; climbing devices 26; harnesses 28; packs; bags and pads 30 www.grivel.com
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INNOVATION TIMELINE 1929
1909
Henry’s son Laurent came up with the brilliant invention of the two front points, allowing climbers to stand face on whilst attacking the steep ice and snow gradients.
The English engineer Oscar Eckenstein was received with similar scepticism when he asked Henry Grivel to manufacture the first modern crampon in history.
1936
Amato Grivel, Laurent’s younger brother, using the Chromolly alloy (Nickel-ChromeMolybdenum), created a really strong crampon, thinner and lighter than the others: 360 grams a pair. These crampons, the Super Leggero Grivel, have been used to conquer the 3 highest peaks in the world, the Everest, the K2, and the Kangchenjunga.
Everest
1982
The Grivel family of blacksmiths, started to transform their production of agricultural tools in what would later become mountain equipment. So in a sea of scepticism the first ice axe was born.
1986
Kanchenjionga
New management led by Gioachino Gobbi was convinced that over a hundred years of tradition and conquests, the brand name and the company’s location were a recipe for future success.
Grivel’s Super Courmayeur system, with its spare and interchangeable picks and shovels, established itself as market leader.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN 1818 _4
K2
made in italy with solar energy
1994
Grivel presented it different bindin all types of boot The use of plasti find m
1993
Rambo c crampon platform Forged fr added for the imp
1986
GRIVE fiber sha
the light machine
ts new crampons with four ng systems, suitable for ts and different functions. ic for the first time would many imitators!
Twin Gate CARABINER .
2014 Grivel introduces X-BLADE the first flat one piece ice axe specifically designed for ice climbing.
2012 2010
1996
The Machine: the ice axe that revolutionised the design of technical tools. From now on this was the shape that set the standard for everyone!.
2007
1998
crampon: a rigid n with a stable and no vibrations. ront points were e first time, a huge provement.
EL first carbon aft in the world!
the tech the machine machine 3.0
2003
In 1998 experience gained from competitions spread the idea of climbing without leashes, Grivel was the first to present an ice axe with a crook in it aiding leashless climbing: top machine.
2006 Grivel resolves the problem of snow build up under crampons with the first pro-active anti-balling plate. This gets rid of the snow with every step taken, using its flexibility and the alpinist’s movement. Other manufacturers have tried to find an alternative to this Grivel patent but the truth is that no other real alternative exists!
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2004
GRIVEL installs a solar paneled roof and starts to produce its goods with solar energy.
The new Quantum ice axe range continues this cutting edge tradition introducing a carbon composite material used in the aerospace industry. Our composite Quantum ice axes are the lightest in the world, lighter than those in carbon fibre, lighter than those made with any other material. The ultra lightweight Matrix ice axes and Rambo evolution 4 crampons: easier to fit, lighter and better for the latest generation’s new posturing. Monster and its flexible shaft appears in. Manic competitioners, boulderers, dry toolers and total-dry fanatics all adopt Monster that isn’t just a step forward in ice axes but an extremely efficient extension of hands for anchoring on the most difficult terrains.
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Shovel hammer
CE-SHAFT RESISTANCE KG
Classical negative
Shovel
280 Kg b
Carbon Steel
Classical negative
Shovel
280 Kg b
Carbon Steel
Classical neutral
Shovel
280 Kg b
Air tech racing S.a.
Chromoly Steel
Classical positive
Shovel
280 Kg b
Air tech evo Air tech hammer
Chromoly Steel
Classical positive
Hammer
400 Kg
jorasses 2.0
Chromoly Steel
Classical positive
Shovel
400 Kg
HAUTE ROUTE
Carbon Steel
Classical negative
Small Shovel
280 Kg b
the light machine
Chromoly Steel
Changeable + Reverse positive
Hammer
400 Kg
the tech machine
Chromoly Steel
Changeable + Reverse positive
-
the machine 3.0
Chromoly Steel
Changeable + Reverse positive
-
400 Kg T
x-monster
Chromoly Steel
Changeable + Reverse positive
Hammer Shovel
CE PPE 2
X-BLADe
Chromoly Steel
-
CE PPE 2
ICE AXES
Made from
Hot forged
Blade
g zero
Carbon Steel
-
NEPAL S.A. NEPAL S.A. Plus G1 G1 plus
Special
PATENTED
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made in italy with solar energy
-
Reverse positive
Shovel
Shovel
T
T
T
400 Kg T
Range of use
3 reasons to prefer grivel ice axes
Shaft
Weight
Size cm
-
465 g 16,4 oz
58-66-74
1
Rubber Nepal S.A. plus
480 g 16,9 oz
58-66-74
Wide range covering all terrain and needs
Rubber G1 plus
475 g 16,7 oz
58-66-74
2
-
400 g 14,1 oz
48-53-58 66-74
473 g 16,6 oz
48-53 58-66 48-53
Rubber
495 g 17,4 oz
48-53 58-66
-
318 g 11,2 oz
53-58
Rubber
570 g 20,1 oz
50
Rubber + nylon
660 g 23,3 oz
49
Rubber + nylon
650 g 22,9 oz
48
Plastic + rubber
695 g 24,5 oz
47
Plastic + rubber
595 g 20,98 oz
47
Rubber
Force Carbon Grivel has for nearly 200 years led the development of Ice Climbing equipment, but to move ahead in this rapidly changing “fast &furious� new age of technology and materials, we decided to make a radical improvement in our approach to development. This is the reason we decided to create a new dept a real Laboratory for Development, a place where we can explore the possible and beyond.
monte bianco
World-class technologies and materials
3 Hot forging in Italy since 1818
Hot Forged Chromoly Steel Carbon wood shaft sizes: 65-75
Range of Use
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CRAMPONS
Made from
3D stamp
FRONT POINTS
RIGID
SEMI RIGID
G1
10
Carbon Steel
2
G10
10
Chromoly Steel
2
G10 Wide
10
Chromoly Steel
2
Air tech
10 + 2
Chromoly Steel
2
Air tech Light
10 + 2
Light Alloy
2
G12
12
Chromoly Steel
2
G14
11 - 12
Chromoly Steel
forged 1-2
G22
12
Chromoly Steel
forged 2
G 20
11
Chromoly Steel
forged 1
11 - 12
Chromoly Steel
forged 1-2
Haute route
10
Front: carbon steel Rear: light alloy
2
Flex
Race
10
Light Alloy
2
Flex
Rambo 4
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NUMBER POINTS
made in italy with solar energy
Flex
ASYMMETRIC
weight
730 g 25,7 oz w/antibott
820 g 28,9 oz w/antibott
820 g 28,9 ozs w/antibott
RANGE Boot size
36 44
New-matic New-classic
35 46
New-matic New-classic
35 46
New-classic
35 46
Cramp-o-matic New-matic New-classic
35 46
New-matic New-classic
36 47
Cramp-o-matic New-matic New-classic
790 g
(w/antibott 920)
27,8 oz
BINDING SYSTEM
(w/antibott 32,4)
Antibott
TUV-CE
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL CRAMPONS
16 oz
900 g
31,7 oz
(w/antibott 36,7)
Cramp-o-matic New matic
38 48
Cramp-o-matic New matic
794 g 28 oz
37 48
Cramp-o-matic
1165 g 41 oz
38 48
Cramp-o-matic
558 g 19,7 oz
35 46
Ski-matic
373 g 13,2 oz
35 45
Ski-race
w/antibott
Unique pro-active antibott
Longest heritage starting from the first crampon in 1909
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 being used.
Both front and rear plastic 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.
(w/antibott 43,7)
925 g 32,6 oz
3
NEW-MATIC 36 47
38,6 oz
2
CRAMP-O-MATIC
1095 g
(w/antibott 1240)
Secure and easy fit to all suitable boots
A well known system which relies on a nylon speed lever at the rear and a stainless steel front bale to hold the boot.
(w/antibott 20,8)
(w/antibott 1040)
1
BINDINGS
455 g
(w/antibott 590)
Range of use
NEW-CLASSIC The front binding fits modern plastic ski touring boots and it is not guaranteed for traditional mountain boots.
SKI-MATIC
Range of Use
Competition
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ICE PROTECTION Length
weight
120 mm
156g 5,5oz
160 mm
179g 3,3oz
200 mm
203g 7,1oz
HElix Small
120 mm
145g 5,1oz
HEliX MEDIUM
160 mm
168g 5,9oz
HEliX LONG
200 mm
191g 6,7oz
360 Small 360 MiD 360 LONG
PLACEABLE INVERTED FOLDABLE ANYWHERE THREAD
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL ice protectionS
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1
2
3
Best holding power by using reverse thread
Fastest placement through teeth and thread quality
Versatility of use and racking made in italy with solar energy
HYDRODINAMIC THREAD
DIAMOND PRO SHARPENER
certified
SPEEDY
10cm 3 REASONS TO PREFER speedy protection
20cm
1
2
3
Faster as it’s ready to thread the rope
Lighter than a traditional quickdraw
Safer as you can’t lose the ice screw
THrEAD COMPARISON Standard Thread
grivel reverse Thread
The extraction force is concentrated on a small cylinder surrounding the screw.
The extraction force is spread on a bigger volume of ice making it more safe.
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30cm
SPEEDY 360
EASy racking system
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ACCESSORIES CRAMPON ACCESSORIES C2N bail
Flex bar
Twin Bar
16cm or 19cm
CRAmpon safe
CRAMPONS CROWN
PATENTED
ANTIBOTT
Ice protection ACCESSORIES Espresso
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pan pipe
Black Hole
made in italy with solar energy
Candela
ICE axe ACCESSORIES EASY SLIDER 2.0
PATENTED
Double spring
Drouble spring 2
trigger
The horn
LONG leash
Single spring
Axe guard
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL accessories
Cover blade
1
2
3
Wide range covering all terrain and needs
Easy and practical solutions
Simplicity and quality
other ACCESSORIES Gear safe
Shovel
Spider
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Rotor
Clep
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GRIVEL TWIN GATE
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PATENTED
BECAUSE TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE
Omega k6g
lambda k7g
sigma k8g
s1g
Pear shaped carabiner, double
Pear shaped carabiner wire gate plus
D-shape carabiner, wire gate
Pear shaped steel carabiner, wire gate
straight gates. Very large carabiner
key-lock bend gate. Large carabiner
plus key-lock bend gate.
plus key-lock straight gate. Very large
for belaying with Munter hitch and
for belaying with Munter hitch and
carabiner for belaying. Steel adapted
for rappelling, with single or double
for rappelling, with single or double
to severe use conditions. Suitable for
ropes.
ropes.
indoor wall as a top carabiner
Plume G
Sym
The evolution of the TwinGate
The symmetrical carabiner was the first option in connectors
system continues with the double
and also today its smooth and symmetrical shape is a beloved
The main problem with the belay carabiner on the
wire carabiner.
choice for simplicity and manoeuvrability.
harness has always been to keep it in the correct
Super light carabiner with super
Because of its shape though the load is shared equally between
position both with and without the rope. Same
light double wire gate.
the spine side and gate side of the carabiner. Grivel solved
problem in rappelling.
Only 39 grams for the safest wire
this problem of resistance using the Twin Gate solution,
Grivel has designed a totally new carabiner where a
carabiner.
which keeps the strength at a highest level compared to other
simple second wire gate isolates the belay loop and
A clever S-design of the first wire
symmetrical carabiners.
keeps the proper orientation even with the carabiner
offers the key-lock benefit. • Bomb proof Twingate patented system
The second problem with the old symmetrical carabiners was
door open.
the small opening of the gate: Grivel solved this problem with
To place the Clepsydra is a totally automatic and
a side rotation of the doors that allows a very big opening,
intuitive operation.
keeping all the safety features.
• Two wire gates for minimum weight (39 grams!) • S wire design with key lock effect • Hot drop forged
Clepsydra
• Bomb proof twingate patented system • Bomb proof twingate patented system • Proven symmetrical shape
• Second wire gate isolating the belay loop for belaying or rappelling
• Symmetrical shape that prevents shifting
• Closed belay loop even with the carabiner’s door open
• Side movement for a large gate opening
• Totally automatic operation
• Rounded and large surface for rope and belay loop
• Rounded and large surface for rope and belay loop
• Hot drop forged
• Hot drop forged
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THE NEW PACKS
Zen 20, 30, 40
Alpine PRO
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.
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.
• 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 The ideal partner for ski days of all kinds, from ski-touring to backcountry to freeride. Very versatile, it will carry anything you need. • • • • • • • •
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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
• 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
Mountain Runner Mountain Runner Comp 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)
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MOMENTS 2014
Thomas Bubendorfer - Lillaz, Valle di Cogne - PH Lorenzo Belfrond
Thomas Bubendorfer - Grands Montets, Chamonix - PH Lorenzo Belfrond
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MOMENTS 2014
Steve House - Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix - PH Lorenzo Belfrond
Alexey Tomilov - Rabenstein IWC - PH Dengin
Steve House - Mont Blanc - PH Lorenzo Belfrond
Dean Cummings - Mt Chugach, Alaska
Dean Cummings - Mt Chugach, Alaska
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MOMENTS 2014
Dejan Koren - Climbing in Slovenia
Yannick Graziani - Summit of Annapurna
Dejan Koren - Climbing in Slovenia
Tito Arosio - BMC International Winter Meet 2014
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Yannick Graziani - Summit of Annapurna
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MOMENTS 2014 Stevie Haston and Tito Arosio - Mello (IT) - PH L. Belfrond
Rock Climbing in China - PH Kevin Woyton
Tito Arosio - Val Masino, Italy - PH Lorenzo Belfrond
Pablo Criado Toca - San Candido - PH L. Belfrond
Pablo Criado Toca - Dolomiten - PH Lorenzo Belfrond
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GRIVEL HARNESSES Grivel started to make harnesses in the early ‘80s of the past century. The picture shows Patrick Edlinger, at the time the strongest climber in the world and one of the fathers of modern climbing, wearing a Grivel harness while winning the 1986 Bardonecchia climbing competition.
The Ares is a new interpretation of alpine harness. The new and special design allows a fantastic freedom for the legs with no compression points in the front part. Fully adjustable with 4 buckles. It benefits from the latest Web-Core technology. A simple and intuitive model.
Grivel uses now for its harnesses the Web-Core manufacturing process. A broad, yet thin and light piece of webbing which is laser cut to match the harness’ shape and is laminated - at high temperatures - to both the interior and exterior of the harness. This webbing, which is the same size as the comfort parts, assures optimal pressure distribution without any compression zones where the body is in contact with the harness. There are numerous benefits to this innovation: it allows for thinner, compact and lighter weight harnesses whilst increasing comfort.
• • • •
Web-Core technology Total freedom and comfort 4 adjustment buckles 2 sizes
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 retains a simplistic style with traditional gear loops. It is designed for multi-activity in the mountains and climbing. • • • •
Web-Core technology Simple and comfortable 2 adjustment buckles. 2 sizes
The Poseidon is a special harness for mountaineering, expeditions and ice falls. It is the fist 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 loops, thin ad light, totally removable from the harness. • 4 adjustment buckles. • 2 sizes • Simple and comfortable
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BINERS, DRAWS & SLINGS weight
Length
WIDTH
OPENing CloseD gate open gate MINOR AXIS
84 g 2,9 oz
102
71
19
29 kN
10 kN
10 kN
69 g 2,4 oz
98
70
24
30 kN
9 kN
11 kN
57 g 2 oz
101
62
23
30 kN
9 kN
11 kN
39 g 1,4 oz
90
54
21
25 kN
7 kN
8 kN
68 g 2,4 oz
110
58
24
28 kN
9 kN
9 kN
89 g 3,1oz
117
73
24
28 kN
11 kN
11 kN
71 g 2,5 oz
98
70
22
27 kN
9 kN
10 kN
64 g 2,3 oz
98
70
24
27 kN
9 kN
10 kN
74 g 2,6 oz
98
70
20
27 kN
9 kN
10 kN
84 g 2,9 oz
110
72
22
21 kN
6 kN
10 kN
78 g 2,7 oz
110
72
22
21 kN
6 kN
10 kN
CARABINERS Omega k6g
PATENTED
lambda k7g
PATENTED
Sigma k8g
PATENTED
PLUME k3G
PATENTED
SYM k9G
PATENTED
CLEPSYDRA k10G
PATENTED
lambda k7n
lambda k7s
lambda k7t
Omega k6T
Omega k6n
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Plume NUT K3N
delta k5n
alpha k1n
plume k3s straight plume k3w
GAMMA k2w
BETA k1B
alpha k1S
weight
Length
WIDTH
OPENing CloseD gate open gate MINOR AXIS
37 g 1,3 oz
90
53,5
19
22 kN
7 kN
7 kN
65 g 2,3 oz
100
70,2
20
27 kN
8 kN
8 kN
55 g 1,9 oz
99
60
15,5
27 kN
8 kN
8 kN
33 g 1,1 oz
90
53,5
21
22 kN
7 kN
7 kN
28 g 0,9 oz
90
53,5
25,8
22 kN
7 kN
7 kN
36 g 1,2 oz
95
56,5
24
27 kN
8 kN
8 kN
49 g 1,7oz
99
60
21
27 kN
8 kN
8 kN
48 g 1,6 oz
99
60
18,7
27 kN
8 kN
8 kN
indoor climbing S1G
PATENTED
S2w Indoor 1
230 g 8,1 oz
124
83
26
45 kN
18 kN
17 kN
124 g 4,4 oz
104
62
27
38 kN
12 kN
10 kN
maillon rapide
S2W www.grivel.com
13cm . 222g . 7,8oz 23 _
QUICKDRAWS ALPHA alpha
beta
BETA alpha
BETA LIGHT
plume straight
13m . 16g . 0,6oz
Wide
39cm . 31g . 1,1oz
SML
13cm . 22g . 0,8oz
Quick easy draw
23kN
23kN
gamma
plume
1
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL Biners, draws and slings
Guaranteed individually tested
2
3
Hot forged for strength
Ergonomics, low weight and customization
23kN
GRIVEL DAISY CHAIN
BELAY DAISY CHAIN
• Specially designed to belay with two anchor point. • Upper and bottom loops sewn with half twist for correct positioning • Grivel dyneema sling • 23 kN on every pocket, CE certified
• Specially designed to belay with two anchor point. • Upper and bottom loops sewn with half twist for correct positioning • Grivel dyneema sling • 23 kN on every pocket, CE certified
L=125cm _ 24
23kN
plume
Plume plume
Dyneema®
gamma
GAMMA gamma
11cm . 8g . 0,3oz 18cm . 10g . 0,4oz 25cm . 10g . 0,4oz
made in italy with solar energy
L=145cm
HELMETS
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL Biners, draws and slings
weight
SiZE
1
2
3
Excellent fit and protection
Wide color and size range
Made in Italy
MADE FROM INNER LAYER
uSE
polystirene foam 385g 13,58oz
adjustable 54-62 abs
SALAMANDER
Rock Ice Alpine
315g 11,1oz
Rock Ice Alpine
adjustable 50-58
380g 13,4oz
Rock Ice Alpine
adjustable 58-66 polystirene foam
policarbonate
AIR TECH
264g 9,4oz
Rock Ice adjustable Alpine 54-62 Competition polystirene Dry tooling
foam
policarbonate
race
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.
polystirene foam
abs
SALAMANDER XL
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. - UIAA
abs
SALAMANDER small
FRONT LAMP
238g 8,4oz
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Ski Touring & Ski Touring Competition
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 poly-carbonate shell is co-moulded to a layer of expandable injected foam that absorbs the force of impact. aThe upper ventilation area is reinforced with metal mesh as protection against the penetration of sharp objects. Fresh air fl ows through the helmet from the ventilation aperture on the front, speeding up along the aeration channel while absorbing humidity and heat, before exiting at the back aperture: the best ventilation system ever! One size 54-62. Colour: yellow. Specific model designed to respect the needs of weight and comfort of ski tourers. Three main openings on the front part allow an easier elimination of sweat during hard climbs and a better ventilation of the whole head. Simplified and lighter regulation system. One size, adjustable. Specific for ski tourers Multi-opening aeration flow system One size fits all Colour: yellow.
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CLIMBING DEVICES Belay and Rappel master
tris PATENTED
master pro PATENTED
Four PATENTED
master mono PATENTED
NIne 2x8 PATENTED
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SHUTTLE
Gloves LOVE 01
Ascenders descenders
A&D
PATENTED
up
SWiVELS
A&D
mini roll Multi-function right or left rope device can be used as ascender or descender using the hole of the forged plate. Easy handling due to the ergonomic rubber grip.
ROLL
down
a1
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL CLIMBING DEVICES
1
2
3
Innovative safety solutions
Multifunctional design
Low weight materials
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HARNESSES APOLLO
ares
310g . 10,9oz
360g . 12,7oz
poseidon
370g . 13oz
dry 3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL HARNESSES _ 28
1
2
3
Web-Core technology
Simplicity and functionality
Specific features for different uses
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check your gear before Sports climbing is not a safe sport in itself, but it can become safe when you do the basic things right, as naturally as waking up in the morning. To do this you have to start off in the right way, that is you have to do things well before you start your climb, both in the mountains and indoors. First rule: the harness. Mainly check that it is well adjusted on the sizes of the user and that the buckles are all closed, as they should be.
The main piece of advice is to check mutually. Second rule: the knot that joins the rope to the harness. Choose the one you like, and do it carefully from the start until the end, without distracting yourself or talking to your friends or answering to questions. Then have
your partner check it, and check his. If the belayer is not linked, check if the rope has an end knot: it is not rare to have a rope which is not long enough for the pitch you are climbing. Third rule: the belay system. Use the one you like, but check carefully that the rope slides in right direction, that it is properly closed and that it is linked to the belay loop of the harness. The manufacturer instructions are normally clear and complete, but you have to study them and follow them each time you use it.
Fourth rule: the safety carabiner that links the belay loop on the harness to the belay system. It must be a safety carabiner, and you have to make sure that the screw gate is properly closed. Once again, the advice here is to mutually check that this has been done in the right way.
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That is why Grivel has developed the new Twing Gate carabiners, where the two gates do the job of the screwgate ‌ without the screw and in a fully natural way, without the need to remember nor to do anything. But until you own one: screw and check!
PS. These remarks are also true in the extreme situation when your partner is the climbing world champion and you are a beginner: check if the champion has closed all the buckles, harness and screw-gate carabiner where your life will be attached to. Mutual control is the only guarantee.
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PACKS, BAGS & PADS 3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL packS
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High comfort through back-system technologies
Recycled fabrics
Innovative features for climbers and alpinists
ALPINE RUCKSACKS ZEN 40, 30 & 20
ALPINE PRO
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1090g - 38,4oz
L 30
L 20
1050g . 37oz
810g . 28,6oz
polyant vx21 - carbon composite thermo formed
eco fabric ergonomic butterlfy
JORASSES 35+5
L 35+5 Volume 1050g . 37oz weight eco fabric fabric ergonomic butterlfy Back Panel 2 lateral Ski holder ICE AXE holder 2 classic + 2 tech 2 lateral POLES HOLDER 1 frontal Crampons HOLDER
L 40
L 40+10 1550g - 54,7oz
2 lateral
2 lateral
2 frontal
2 frontal
2 frontal
2 lateral
1 below
1 frontal
Tofane 45
DRUS 30
L 30 930g . 32,8oz eco fabric padded 2 lateral 2 classic + 2 tech 2 lateral
ALPINE RUCKSACKS - LIGHTEST SERIES
Volume weight fabric Back Panel Ski holder ICE AXE holder POLES HOLDER Crampons HOLDER
Lavaredo 35
Marmolada
L 45 1440g - 51oz
L 35 1340g - 47oz
L 28 890g - 31oz
light eco fabric
light eco fabric
light eco fabric
ventilated AirTech
ventilated AirTech
Padded
2 lateral 2 classic + 2 tech
2 lateral 2 classic + 2 tech
light eco fabric 1 classic + 2 tech
2 lateral
2 lateral
1 frontal
1 frontal
made in italy with solar energy
2 lateral
SKI RUCKSACKS MAGO FREERIDE
marbrees 30 Volume weight fabric Back Panel Ski holder surf slot ICE AXE holder POLES HOLDER
L 30 1310g - 46oz eco fabric padded 1 frontal . 2 lateral 1 frontal 1 frontal 1 frontal 16 liters - 390g . 14oz - nylon - padded back panel - Steel Blade shovel included - ski holder frontal - concealable pocket for probe
Haute ROUTE Volume weight fabric Back Panel Ski holder ICE AXE holder
L 30+5 1220g - 43oz eco fabric thermo formed 1 classic . 1 tech 1 frontal
OUR BACK SYSTEMS
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MADE FROM 100% recycled materials (PET bottles and
Significant reduce of CO2 emissions
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Identical quality as regular polyester yarn made from petroleum
Law material quality issue is the key of fiber quality
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Limited in waste resources
More environmental friendly method
fiber products)
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CLIMBING RUCKSACKS LYNx
Volume weight fabric Back Panel ICE AXE holder
13 L
L 30
L 60
L 90
580g - 20oz
1880g - 66oz
2350g - 83oz
3130g - 110oz
nylon ripstop
tarpaulin
tarpaulin
tarpaulin
gear carrier detachable
detachable
detachable
detachable
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Volume weight fabric
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HAUL BAg
Rocker
HAUL PACK
L 45 2290g - 81oz
L 25 1490g - 53oz
nylon + tarpaulin
nylon + tarpaulin
padded
concealable
MAGO climbing
CHALK bag
Boulder Chalk Bag
14 L
1L
3L
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310g - 11oz
100g - 3,5oz
120g - 4,2oz
730g - 26oz
nylon
nylon
nylon
nylon
made in italy with solar energy
Rope station
PADS crash cover
Crash pad
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CRASH & carry
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TRAIL RUNNING
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ENDURANCE-TRAIL DELLA VALLE D始AOSTA
MOUNTAIN RUNNER
MOUNTAIN RUNNER COMP
MAGO trail
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5 liters - 450g . 15,9oz - padded air mesh back panel - 2 frontal ice axe holder - 2 frontal poles holder
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125
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DOUBLE BARREL
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Weight: 220g . 7,8oz
15 liters - 270g . 9,5oz - nylon - padded air mesh back panel - possibility to use it as a hip belt - concealable pocket for water bottle
DuFFLE BAG
POLES 1 section
SINGLE BARREL
2 sectionscm
12 liters - 510g . 18oz - air mesh padded air mesh back panel - 2 frontal ice axe holder - 2 frontal poles holder
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Volume: L 130 Weight: 1135g . 40oz Fabric: nylon ripstop Weight: 160g . 5,6oz
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promo catalog Buff
100% cotton tee shirt
Cap
Yellow crampon shelf
PVC Flex crampon/tabletop mat
BANDIERA A GOCCIA H 265
Decal
Stickers
Flags
BANDIERA A GOCCIA H 265
Roll banner
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made in italy with solar energy
ASTA H455(L)
ASTA H455(L)
Customized
Customized
Piolet Monte Bianco
Piolet d’Or
Customized carabiner
Customized posters and postcards Photo: Marko Prezelj’
STEVEHOUSE.NET
Branded pin
History poster 35x30
History poster 50x70
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TOWARDS 200 YEARS In 1818 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! So the Grivel ice axe came into being surrounded by skepticism. The English engineer Oscar Eckenstein was received with similar skepticism when in 1909 he asked Henry Grivel to manufacture the first modern Grivel crampons. In 1929, 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. In 1936, in collaboration for the first time with the Cogne steelworks,
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Amato Grivel, Laurent’s younger brother, using the Chromolly alloy (Nickel-Chrome-Molybdenum), created a really strong Grivel crampon, thinner and therefore lighter. They forged Grivel crampons weighing 360 grams a pair, up until then impossible. These Grivel crampons, the Super Leggero Grivel, have been used to conquer the 3 highest peaks in the world, the Everest, the K2, and the Kangchenjunga.
ition and R&D. Grivel Mont-Blanc has achieved all possible certifications: from TUV GS (Sichereit Gepruft) for product quality to ISO 9001-Vision 2000 for our management system and even the ISO 14001 environmental Certification for Environmental Compatibility. In May 2009 the company opened a new production unit in a much bigger space where it is easier to manage the different lines of production. This will help our flexibility in the face of the new demands that come in daily from around the world. This new set up means that we can widen our range of products and maintain our avant-garde position in the marketplace.
In 1982 new blood took over a rather sleepy, uncompetitive Grivel that had allowed itself to be overtaken by rival companies. 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. 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. In 2003 Grivel crampons resolve the problem of snow build up under crampons with the first pro-active anti-balling plate.
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Responsible innovation within tradition
Innovation drives us forward but our roots are in Grivel’s long history, dating back to the foundation of the company in 1818.
First ice axe on K2 July 31st 1954
The new location has allowed us to change to solar energy making our production cleaner and more ecofriendly. Since 2010 all the energy needs are produced by our photovoltaic panels. Every year they save 1,173 barrels of oil!
Today 196 years later, Grivel, still basically one large family, continues in its balancing act between tradition and progress, between forging and aerospace technology, between intu-
OUR VALUES Sustainable manufacturing
Quality through experience
Based at the foot of Mont Blanc it is essential for us to respect the environment. This comes through the use of renewable Energy for production, and a constant search for environmentalfriendly technologies and recycled materials.
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”.
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