SKU: 1135-56-HL Voile Splitboard Dual Height Climbing Heels w/Heel Lock

These Voile climbing heel lifts are awesome - I use the shorter ones on almost every tour at some point, and the tall ones are a great option for big ascents. They are easy to flip up and down using the end of my pole so I never have to bend over to adjust them, unlike my friends that have heel risers from other companies! The heel lock is a nice addition for downhill skinning and side-stepping scenarios, although not as easy to maneuver with just the end of a pole.\n\n4 stars because the heel lifters were pretty difficult to assemble... You have to pull the metal wires apart and align them into a small channel in the plastic part. The shorter ones were easier to assemble, but I had to ask several different friends to attempt to help me put together the taller ones. It was extremely difficult to stretch the metal enough while aligning the plastic channel - everyone that tried said it's a job that needs three hands, yet it's a one person job with how small the pieces are. After about a week of asking different friends and coworkers for help, I finally got them all in. Voile - maybe you could ship these pre-assembled? No problems since we got it figured out though, and assembly instructions were clear.\n\nOverall, I would definitely recommend Voile's dual height system and the heel lock is a great feature if you are going to be entering more technical terrain. All can be done with the end of a pole. The material are high quality, but assembly might take some manual labor.