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Petzl Sarken Leverlock Universel
Best for: All-around technical alpine climbs
The Petzl Sarken Leverlock Universel sits in the sweet spot for mountaineers who find standard horizontal points inadequate on steep alpine ice but do not want to drag dedicated waterfall ice crampons up a multi-day route. It is built specifically for technical alpine ascents—think steep couloirs, late-season neve, north faces, and moderate mixed steps—where you need purchase on frozen ground, fir
