Performance
Artica Series Performance Features
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Quick-Cinch Binding (All)
Comfort Contour Binding Pads (All)
Articulating Frame (All)
Stainless Steel Crampons (Hike & Trail)
Forged T7 7075 Aluminum Crampons (Backcountry)
Split-Axis Forward Crampons (Hike & Backcountry)
Carbon Fiber Pivot Rod (Backcountry)
Forward Traction Cam & Virtual 3rd Pivot Point (All)
Aggressive Traction Crampon (Backcountry)
6063 Frame (Trail)
T7 7075 Frame (Backcountry & Hike)
Energy Return Heel (Backcountry & HIke)
BlizTrac Decking (Backcountry)
BlizTrac Decking (Hike)
E3-Decking (Trail)
Gear of the Year

Comfort Contour Binding Pads: (All) Padded sides provide a comfortable grip and controlled fit, that eliminate 'hot' spots. X
Stainless Steel Crampons: (Hike & Trail) Pivoting toe claw extends stride and digs deep to improve traction with every step. X
Forged T7 7075 Aluminum Crampons: (Backcountry) Lightweight pivoting toe claw extends your stride and digs in to improve traction and endurance. X
Carbon Fiber Pivot Rod: (Backcountry) Lightweight, strong carbon fiber pivot rod. X
Aggressive Traction Crampon: (Backcountry) Additional crampon located under heel for maximum traction in extreme conditions. X
6063 Frame: (Trail) Durable, high-quality Easton® aluminum alloy X
T7 7075 Frame: (Backcountry & Hike) Lightweight, high-strength Easton® aerospace alloy. X
E1-Decking: (Backcountry) Lighweight material, resists abrasion and includes non-slip traction texture X
E2-Decking: (Hike) Flexible lightweight material resists abrasion and includes a non-slip traction texture. X
E3-Decking: (Trail) Flexible, durable, abrasion and puncture resistant. X
Gear of the year: Easton Artica Backcountry Wins 2009 Outside
Magazine Gear of the Year.
Read the Review HereX
