Heat treatment process to increase the strength and durability. Structural re-enforcements on both sides of the crampon further increase the durability * Length of points is designed for maximum stability. Sharp points for great purchase in ice * Two toothed front points for excellent placements and optimum purchase in soft ice. Two points angled forward to reinforce purchase and give support when front-pointing * Third row of points to optimize bite on hard snow slopes. Four teeth for stability while descending face downhill * Lateral points for purchase while traversing. Linking bar can be set for flexible or semi-rigid modes to adapt the crampon to flexible or rigid boots