This has been made possible because the third pair of points are shorter and wider apart. On top of this the last two front points have a double angulation to maintain bite when descending or traversing sideways.
The Newmatic binding means you need boots that have an attachment point at the back of the heel, like a Scarpa Manta, so that the heelp clip is secure whilst the front is secured using a plastic toe bail and strap with ratchet.
The Grivel Air Tech crampon is ideally suited to adventurous winter walkers and mountaineers who want to take on more difficult terrain than your average.
They come fitted with anti ball plates and weigh 888g a pair. They are graded at C2 which means they can be fitted to B2 or B1 boots.