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Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Step-In Crampons with ABS Plates

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The Black Diamond Cyborg Pro step-in crampons blend high-end performance with minimal weight to get you up steep waterfall ice and difficult mixed routes.

  • Now constructed using stainless steel for a design that won't rust, crampons are lighter weight and more durable than previous version; stainless steel resists snow balling
  • Adjustable, hooded vertical front points can be used in mono- or dual-point configuration for excellent performance on steep waterfall ice and thin rock edges
  • Front points and secondary points have a redesigned geometry for maximum purchase in ice
  • Redesigned, low-profile heel lever lets you microadjust the fit
  • Included dual-density ABS plates keep snow from sticking beneath your feet
  • Pro step-in crampons require boots with front and rear welts designed specifically for step-in style attachment
  • Boots size 12 and larger require the Long Center Bar, sold separately

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Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Step-In Crampons with ABS Plates Specs
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Best use
Climbing
Step-in
EU 34 - 46 / US 4 - 12
Stainless steel
1,120 grams
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Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Step-In Crampons with ABS Plates Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Step-In Crampons with ABS Plates
 
4.8

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to put on and adjust (4)
  • Great grip (3)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Versatile (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Vertical ice (4)
    • Mixed routes (3)
      • Sizing:

      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        100% 

        (3 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:

      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        100% 

        (3 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
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    May

    2

    2013

     
    4.0

    Stick it!

    By michaelleemoore

    from Missoula, MT.

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    Pros

    • Easy To Put On And Adjust
    • Great Grip
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Mixed Routes
      • Vertical Ice

      Comments about Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Step-In Crampons with ABS Plates:

      I had a previous version of the Cyborgs, and upgraded to the new ones for two reasons: new Sportiva boots and a tremendous sale. I used the crampons in the their dual point setup on two days of late season ice in Hyalite Canyon, and they worked well. However, I bought the kit that allows for a monopoint conversion. Let's just say it's not easy and requires substantial surgery on the anti-bot plate, which is NOT set up for monopoint. Still, nothing a box cutter couldn't solve, and the spacing kit for the mono worked well. Now I'm good to go for mixed routes as well as steep and overhanging ice. Good gear from BD, as usual

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Mar

      24

      2011

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Wicked.

      By trad8

      from New York, NY

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      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Put On And Adjust
      • Great Grip
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Not Versatile

      Best Uses

      • Vertical Ice

      Comments about Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Step-In Crampons with ABS Plates:

      Extremely easy to adjust and very solid once on. Micro adjust of the heal lever makes a tight fight possible on every boot I own. This is definitely a specialist tool, and I am interested to see how long the plastic components last (ABS and micro adjust heal lever). That said, these crampons are rigid, wicked sharp tools that will make any pillar of vertical ice into a vibrating string of support as you send a ridiculous overhanging line. Easy to adjust to mono, though that requires the use of a similarly sharp file. Not a crampon for mountaineering or non-technical use - these are specialized tools for climbing serious ice.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      11

      2010

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Amazing with 2, even better with 1!

      By Benaru

      from Boston, MA

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      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Put On And Adjust
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Alpine Routes
        • Mixed Routes
        • Vertical Ice

        Comments about Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Step-In Crampons with ABS Plates:

        Initially, I bought these b/c I wanted a step-in crampon w/ vertical frontpoints for icy sections of hiking in the back country. Later, I picked up ice climbing, switched them to the single front point setup and haven't looked back. The slight offset (inside) feels better than other crampons w/ a single front point as it's more in line with the strongest part of your foot (between your big and middle toes). Short of a dedicated ice climbing boot, this works really well.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        31

        2010

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Simply Superb

        By Altitude Hunter

        from Fairbanks, Alaska

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        Pros

        • Easy To Put On And Adjust
        • Great Grip
        • Heavy duty
        • Lightweight
        • Versatile
        • Well Designed

        Cons

        • Slightly Pricey

        Best Uses

        • Alpine Routes
        • Heavy Snow
        • Mixed Routes
        • Vertical Ice

        Comments about Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Step-In Crampons with ABS Plates:

        Great product and very easy to use. Simple step in and adjusts easily even with heavy gloves on. Heavy duty material and well designed. The arrangement of the teeth alleviates any build up of snow and ice with each step allowing a feeling of safety and high grip in every condition. Using low kick-in I still get high grip and feel confident putting full weight on only two or three teeth set. I bought these rather late in the season and haven't used them quite enough yet to really test their wear but they seem to be holding up after a few climbs. My only con is the price, I'd recommend buying slightly less expensive crampons for the "dabblers" in the sport, but I've always said you can never be too pricey when it comes to safety while your half way up a 2000 foot ice wall. These are my 10th pair of crampons and the technology continues to improve each year. I'd buy these again.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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