DMM aguilles Crampons

Ben Hedley

30/12/2002 at 17:05

I noticed in the trail review that GT states they come with anti-balling plates but mine didn't!

Does anybody no whether this is a GT cock-up or a Snow & Rock cock-up?

Cheers

pingu (ben)

John Corteen

30/12/2002 at 17:13

They don't come with anti-balling plates in Snow + Rock. Perhaps Graham got it wrong, Not like him eh Si(C)?

31/12/2002 at 09:19

Oh no, never.

He's a stirling chap.

Grumble, mutter, grumble, Dynamic balance, grumble, mutter.

Si(C)

Dave Moseley

31/12/2002 at 20:19

gaffa-tape!!

Dan G

31/12/2002 at 21:11

Ring DMM. Find their number off their website - www.dmm.wales.com, probably.

Ninja Marmot

01/01/2003 at 23:03

But gaffer tape gets shredded on mixed routes...

Ben Hedley

02/01/2003 at 20:31

being a bit of a style freak i couldnt possible bring myself to stick gaffa tape onto th lurvely epoxy powder coated finish on my crampies!

Ninja Marmot

02/01/2003 at 21:17

Yeah but if you use them *properly* then the powder coating will be worn off in a season - but aren't they stove enamelled?

Well neway - one could always follow the style freaks and cut up a section of a washing up liquid bottle and lam that underneath, attached by gaffer tape of course. Pity that LDPE bottles don't come in purple....

Boris!!

07/01/2003 at 11:33

I brought a pair of DMM gladiators from Nevis Sport up in aviemore after my crampon misshap. According to the DMM advertising these should come complete with AB plates found this out after I had forked out extra £25 for them! Not sure if this is an advertising mistake or the gear shops ripping us off some more?

Dave Moseley

07/01/2003 at 22:02

contact DMM, if they should come with AB plates, then the shop should supply them!

Boris!!

08/01/2003 at 09:40

Just checked the website and it doesnt mention anthing about AB plates for any crampons except for terminators let alone that you get them free with certain crampons. Saw an advertisement in the latest climber magazine where it states that the gladiators come complete with AB plates (this was after I had just brought them both seperately). Seems like false advertising as the AB plates came in a seperate bag with instructions etc so are obviously sold seperately which would be strange if they came with the crampons except for replacements.

Dan G

08/01/2003 at 10:33

You've been ripped off, methinks. Again, ring DMM and see what they say

Boris!!

08/01/2003 at 12:52

Just got a reply from DMM which has cleared things up (but I'm £15 worse off!). The crampons being sold at the moment are probably last years stock which don't come with AB plates this years new stock do come as standard with a slight price difference.
The new gladiator crampons cost £100 last years model is £90 plus AB plates £25!
So yes basically been had!
B'stards!!!!!
I have just sent DMM a nice e-mail!

Boris!!

08/01/2003 at 13:03

Just got a reply from DMM apologising but basically the answer was tough s**t!
Ripped off?
Yes indeed!
Ben if you paid less than £100 than they are last years model and you will have to fork out the extra if you want the AB plates.

John Corteen

08/01/2003 at 13:05

Or if you haven't used them take them back and get a refund.

Ben Hedley

08/01/2003 at 15:32

bugger..o well just have to keep giving them a bash then...cheers dave

Dave Moseley

08/01/2003 at 21:33

I know it might not seem worth it, but get in touch with Nevis-sport, quote the issue of the magazine where you saw the ad', send them a photo copy if necessary, and mention that you've spoken to Trading Standards, (if necessary), it's not your fault that the shop had some old stock when the offer was started???

Dave Moseley

08/01/2003 at 21:34

you might be suprised at the result!!

Ben Hedley

08/01/2003 at 22:41

good idea...i'll give it a bash...cheers dave

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