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Black Diamond Sabretooth Pro Step-In Crampons with ABS Plates

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The all-around Black Diamond Sabretooth Pro Step-In crampons are suitable for everything from glacier climbing to swinging tools on alpine ice.

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
Horizontal front points provide excellent stability on snow, alpine ice and rock
Secondary points create a stable platform while kicking steps; serrated points bite into snow and ice for secure hold
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 Bars, sold separately

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Black Diamond Sabretooth Pro Step-In Crampons with ABS Plates Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Sabretooth Pro Step-In Crampons with ABS Plates

4.4

(based on 14 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to put on and adjust (10)
Great grip (10)
Comfortable (8)
Versatile (7)
Lightweight (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine routes (10)
Mixed routes (9)
Vertical ice (4)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (11 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
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Aug

2012

5.0

Very dependable crampon

By alpineaddiction

from Tacoma, WA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Mixed Routes

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

I've been using these crampons over the last two years and look forward to scaling burly routes with them under me. I have used them in combination with Lowa and La Sportiva boots and the crampons size just fine to each. They are easy to adjust and equip with gloves on and are very durable. They also fold down and compact quite nicely for storage.

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Jul

2012

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Beast Mode Crampons

By Zeech

from Los Angeles, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Versatile

Cons

Little bit heavy

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Mixed Routes

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

Used these with my LaSportiva Nepals on the North Palisade Glacier in serious ice conditions and they ate it up. Never slipped once. They fastened extremely securely and held on everything. I also have a set of BD Contact Strap Crampons and these murder them for grip, comfort and capability. Really like these a lot.

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Feb

2012

(0 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good but not in La Sportivas

By Firefighter 17 the Backpacker

from Fort Wainwright, Alaska

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Pros

Great Grip
Lightweight

Cons

Not Compatable
Not Versatile
Tough To Adjust Straps

Best Uses

Walking

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

Got these for x-mas; went out for the first time could not keep them on my boots. I have La Sportiva Trango S EVO GTX Mountaineering Boots - Men's and my ankles were killing me have way through the aproach. My boots kept sliding out.

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Dec

2011

5.0

Very solid, very versatile crampon

By alpineaddiction

from Tacoma, WA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Mixed Routes

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

Simply one of the best all-around crampons. Easy to size and put on with the pro-style binding. They are a bit on the heavier side due to the steel BUT that is more than made up in durability. My pair has seen a pretty moderate share of walking/climbing on exposed rock and I still don't see the need to sharpen the points. Traction is excellent in most cases and the ABS plates do an awesome job in all but deep snow on warmer days. Excellent product from Black Diamond

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Aug

2011

(3 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Shaky fit

By Nate Bottman

from Seattle, WA

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

At first, I liked these crampons --- easy enough to put on, trustworthy grip when using French, German, and American technique, and they never balled up, even in very soft snow. But then I started to notice how they would work themselves loose over the course of an hour or two of use on moderate alpine ice, even just when using French technique. Being really careful to get them as tight as possible didn't help. The metal piece connecting the front bail to the strap was also quite flimsy. I'm going to return these and try out a pair of Grivel G-12s.

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Jun

2011

(1 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Returned It!

By YuMan

from San Jose, CA

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Pros

Cons

Came Loose All The Time

Best Uses

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

Used this for mountaineering at Mt Shasta Memorial Weekend 2011. Crampons came loose 3x during descend and front metal scrape n ruined my overboots. Returned it after I got back!

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May

2011

5.0

They don't get better than this.

By MountainSlayer

from Vancouver, Wa

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Pros

Beast
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Mixed Routes
Vertical Ice

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

I use these crampons for alpine climbing and mixed routes. They are light and incredibly easy to put on. After years of abuse I have only had to sharpen them once. Best crampons for your money.

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Dec

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for different activities

By I like the cold

from Bangor, ME

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Pros

Easy To Put On And Adjust
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Mixed Routes
Vertical Ice

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

These were my second pair of crampons. I have used these for both verticle ice and mountaineering. I probably wouldnt be excited to use these on grade 5 ice, but they work for what I can do. As for mountaineering, I couldn't think of anything better. They're durable and easy to use in the cold.

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May

2010

(8 of 25 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent, but not for a hikers

By Indiana David

from Los Angeles, CA

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Vertical Ice

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

I am brand new to crampons. I bought these under the impression that all crampons are created relatively equal, but the more money the better they'll perform. This may be true, but I never got to use these as the Sabretooth are meant for hard core vertical ice climbs with dedicated mountaineer boots. These are not meant for hiking as they simply won't fit the wide heel of regular hiking boots. If you're looking for that, go for the Contact crampons by Black Diamond. Just exchanged the Sabretooth for these and am trying them out tomorrow (and they actually fit my Lowa Zephyr boots ;-)

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Feb

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Bomber. Alpine essential

By Arlo Sinclair

from Santa Fe

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes

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

Denali trip 1: backed off steep icy terrain and went around when wearing Petzl Flexlock crampons. Denali trip 2: straight up icy "Orient Express" coular with minimal protection placement due to confidence in footing. These guys are the bomb.