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

3.
HOT FORGING IN
ITALY SINCE 1818

2.
WORLD - CLASS TECHNOLOGIES
AND MATERIALS

BLADE

SHOVEL
HAMMER

CE-SHAFT
RESISTANCE KG

GRIP

Carbon
steel

Classical
negative

Shovel

280 Kg
B

Carbon
steel

Classical
negative

Shovel

280 Kg
B

S.A. plus only

Carbon
steel

Classical
neutral

Shovel

280 Kg
B

G1 plus only

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

NEPAL S.A. - NEPAL S.A. PLUS

G1 - G1 PLUS

Carbon
steel

Classical
negative

Small
shovel

280 Kg
B

348 g
12,3 oz

48-53-58

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

SPECIAL

X MONSTER

Chromoly
steel

Reverse
positive

X BLADE

RANGE OF USE

G
A

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

3.
LONGEST HERITAGE STARTING FROM
THE FIRST CRAMPON IN 1909

2.
UNIQUE PRO-ACTIVE
ANTIBOTT

FRONT
POINTS

SEMI
RIGID

Flex

ASYMETRIC

WEIGHT

730 g
25,7 oz
w/ antibott

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

820 g
28,9 oz

820 g
28,9 oz

w/ antibott

G10

G10 WIDE

w/ antibott

Chromoly
10 + 2
steel

790 g

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

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

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

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

Chromoly
steel

1,5

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
48
New-matic

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

Flex

672 g
23.7 oz

35
46

Ski matic 2.0

Flex

396 g
13,9 oz

35
46

Ski matic 2.0

CE

SKI TO URING

SKI TOUR

10

Light alloy

Competition A
CE

SKI RACE

RANGE OF USE

G
A

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

1215

SKI BOOTS CRAMPONS

HOW TO WEAR

PROBLEM

SKI TOUR

SKI RACE

SOLUTION

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

360 SPEEDY

160 mm

177 g
6,2 oz

Speedy
length
20 cm

160 mm

177 g
6,2 oz

Speedy
length
20 cm

HELIX SPEEDY

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.

14 - 15

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 SLIPPERY

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

PROBLEM

PRO BL EM

S O L U T I ON

SOLUTION

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 its 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.

SOLUTION

20

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 11

WEIGHT: 89 g 3,1oz
ROPE DIMENSION: 7,3 11

WEIGHT: 71 g 2,5 oz
ROPE DIMENSION: 7,3 11

WEIGHT: 65 g 2,3 oz
ROPE DIMENSION: 7,8 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

22

HAMMER

ASCENDERS DESCENDERS

UNLOCKING

THOR
WEIGHT: 500 g 17,6 oz

A&D

WEIGHT: 245 g 8,6 oz

ROPE DIMENSION: 8,3 13

WEIGHT: 259 g 9,1 oz

ROPE DIMENSION:
UP 8,3 13 DOW 7,3 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

DESCENDING
23

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

24 - 25

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 OTHERS
GEAR BEFORE CLIMBING.

29

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 Italys Tor des Geants

Nickademus Hollon placed 2nd at this years Tor des Geants in 76hrs and 29mins and was the first
ever non-European to make it the podium in the races 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 worlds 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 youll encounter at TDG. Nothing will prepare you
better for the race than familiarizing yourself with unrelenting technical climbs and descents similar to
what youll 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. Its 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. Dont 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. Dont 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.
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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 planets 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

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HISTORY POSTERS 50X70 - 35X30

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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, LAURENTS 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 COMPANYS
LOCATION WERE A RECIPE FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.

2009

1929

IN
, HENRYS 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

Grivels 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.

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