Crampon Fit Issue

[DayTrip]

I did my annual boot purchase in my desperate attempt to find boots that fit my foot right and keep my feet warm. After much shopping, I found a pair of Scarpa Ribelle HD's at a pretty big discount on Campsaver so I got them. They are supposed to be more of a general purpose boot, friendly for people with wide feet and with a rocker designed to be more forgiving for normal walking and for general alpine use. They are semi-automatic crampon compatible, which I have always wanted so I can use my G12's again.

So I wore them in my office for a few hours trying different sock combinations, took them for a 5 mile local walk and I think they fit fine and were nice to walk in! They actually fit (applause). So tonight I figured I'd size them to my G12's and snowshoes. Well I've been screwing around for over an hour now and my G12's just fall right off. The rocker has such a pronounced bend (see photo) that nothing I do keeps the toe in. I've read countless posts about people using G12's with these boots so I Googled and it looks like the toe design is different now.

So can I fit my G12's to these boots? Is there something I am doing or not doing that is the issue? Or is it simply the design and now I have to make yet another purchase? If anyone knows the flaw in my "process" by all means point it out. Thanks.

 

[KRooney]

This might be a simple fix. The G12 has a connector bar. Take the crampon apart, and notice that the front has two slots thru which the bar is positioned. Take them apart, and place the bar thru the rear slot only, and then attach the heel piece. You will have created a noticeable hinge.