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03.09.2010 11:55    Comments: 0    Categories: Climbing  Mountaineering  Mountaineering_Crampons      Tags: black-diamond  

Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates - Specification

Weight 808 grams
Material(s) Stainless steel
Bindings Strap-on
Fits shoe size EU 34 - 46
US 4 - 12
   
   
   
   
   


Pros
  • Easy to put on and adjust
    - the crampons are easy to adjust and the standard center bar that came with them work great
    - they are even pretty secure without the straps engaged
  • Great grip
    - the bindings are very easy and quick to put on and hold a bomber grip on your boots
  • Versatile
    - put them on for the climb up on early morning crust and throw them back in the pack for the ski down when the snow softens
    - they come with ABS (anti-balling plates) plates already attached which is a nice touch
    - they work very well for steep ice, but they are not designed for vertical ice climbing
    - they never popped off the boot, even when others, with step-in crampons did pop off. I think this is because as the rand wears out, the step-ins become less secure. The strap-ons don't rely on the rand, so they stay secure
    - the design is strong and easy to reshape in the field
  • Lightweight
    - this is the lightest steel crampon you will ever found
Cons

  • none

Best Uses

  • Alpine routes
  • Mixed routes

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