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Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device
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These versatile, lightweight Black Diamond® Contact crampons offer reliable, secure fit for general mountaineering and winter hiking.
- Optimized for walking comfort, these strap-on crampons works well on boots that don't have front-toe welts or full-length shanks in their soles
- Main points are positioned for an improved walking gait; 10-point design is ideal for general mountaineering with occasional, mild technical climbing
- One-size-fits-all design utilizes a center strap that adjusts to accommodate most adult boot sizes (U.S. men's sizes 4-12)
- Lightweight and compact for fast travel and easy storage; adjustable without tools
- Dual-density nylon toe and heel straps offer great fit and flexibility, and can be cinched down to hold the crampons securely
- Included ABS plates are extremely durable; dual-density material sheds snow to prevent it balling up and improve grip and safety
Made in USA.
Item 745464
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Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device Specs
Specification | Description |
| Weight | 885 grams |
| Bindings | Strap-on |
| Fits shoe size | EU 34-46 / US 4-12 |
Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Lightweight (12)
- Easy to put on and adjust (11)
- Great grip (11)
- Comfortable (9)
- Versatile (8)
Cons
- Tough to adjust straps (3)
Best Uses
- Alpine routes (8)
- Mixed routes (8)
- Heavy snow (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (10), Casual adventurer (4)
Reviewed by 14 customers
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Put On And Adjust
- Great Grip
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Alpine Routes
- Mixed Routes
Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device:
These were some great first time crampons for me, easy on/off was great for the Mt Adams summit I did this weekend that required me to switch back and forth due to poor snow cover between the glaciers. Also a plus was the nice lightweight- I'm not a weight freak, but I must say it was swell to not notice the metal spikes on my feet when I was sucking wind at 12,000'.
Only reason I didn't give em 5 stars is the lack of an included bag, you can't have it all.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Easy To Put On And Adjust
- Inexpensive
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Versatile
- Poor Grip
Best Uses
- Mild Glacier Routes
Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device:
if you need a crampon for trotting across your average slope in your backpacking boots and don't want to fork over a grip of cash...give these a go...if you're going to be doing much front pointing or anything semi-technical look elsewhere though
10 point contact is great for general glacier travel on mild slopes and the dual strap is nice for a range of footwear...if that’s you, buy'em...if you want something that will do that and allow you tackle more challenging terrain look at a G12 or similar
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- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Put On And Adjust
- Great Grip
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Alpine Routes
- Heavy Snow
- Mixed Routes
Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device:
These crampons work great on glaciers and alpine routes. They're especially good for ski mountaineering. I can use these on my mountaineering boots for a mixed approach, then strap them on my ski boots for the final climb up a couloir. The strap system is very secure and holds to a wide variety of footwear. They're light and unobtrusive on the pack, and even while wearing alpine ski boots and these crampons I didn't notice the weight on my feet while climbing up 50 degree couloirs.
Add these to a good pair of AT skis with skins, and you've got the perfect quiver for getting up anything you'd want to ski down.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Great Grip
- Versatile
Cons
- Tough adjust with gloves
Best Uses
- Ice snow rock ascents
- Mount Washington
Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device:
Crucial for a Mount Washington climb. They performed flawlessly.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Easy To Put On And Adjust
- Great Grip
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Alpine Routes
- Heavy Snow
- Mixed Routes
Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device:
I have recently found the glory of summiting mountains in Alaska, after a couple of treks with my hiking buddy on some deep and packed snow I noticed when he put his crampon's on he had sure footing, I on the other hand was a mixture of falls and slips. I did some research and my friend "who owns camps crampon's" suggested going with the BD's. The big difference between these two is the camps have all there spikes facing the same direction, my freind going downhill slips in his cramps. The bd's have two spice on the front that are offest from the direction of travel and offer more stability.
He tried them and loved them as well. Even though the BD's weight 200 grams more than the camps, its worth the minute amount of weight. Since the purchase I have taken them on several climbs and the day's of "gravity checks" are over.
The only negative thing I can say is, the points are so sharp I have gone throught some trek pants and some gators, looks like a ninja went berzerk on my gear. Be careful and get some good cordura gator's to help aleveate the cuts.
- Gift:
- No
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Put On And Adjust
- Great Grip
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Mixed Routes
Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device:
I bought these after falling on an icy trail last year. I used these for the first time yesterday and they worked great. I have never worn crampons before and these were easy to put on and use. They kept me on the trail for several miles until I got to the point where I really could have used a pair of snowshoes.
Great for the winter trail in ice and packed snow.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Great Grip
- Lightweight
Cons
- Tough To Adjust Straps
Best Uses
- Mixed Routes
Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device:
Over all I give these a good review for the Colorado 14ers and conditions we climb in. the ABS does the job!
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Easy To Put On And Adjust
- Great Grip
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Alpine Routes
Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device:
Overall a nice product. Very quick and easy to put on and get adjusted, straps stay tight all day. Feet a little sore after hiking all day in them up in the high peaks, climbing frozen creeks, but that is to be expected. Great grip on the ice. Obviously no vertical with them. Had to get the extender bar for a size 13 boot.
- Gift:
- No
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Easy To Put On And Adjust
- Great Grip
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Alpine Routes
Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device:
This crampon works pretty well with most decent hiking or backpacking boots. As long as you have them adjusted properly and don't push the limits of this crampon too much you will not be disappointed. I've done some moderate/steep snow climbs as well as some mixed routes and haven't been disappointed. Make sure that the sole on your boots have decent rigidity if you are going to tackle steep slopes. I've never been disappointed with any Black Diamond product.
To the reviewer below who said that their crampons were falling off a plastic climbing boot on a steep colouir. You didn't adjust the frame of the crampons to the size of your boot before you left. That is a big no-no. On these crampons there is a plate underneath that allows you to properly size the crampons to your footwear. You should always check your crampon fit to your boots before every trip. What were you thinking?
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Put On And Adjust
- Great Grip
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Alpine Routes
- Heavy Snow
Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with Antibott Device:
Used these on Lassen last weekend on my snowboard boots and they worked flawlessly. Had grip on all surfaces, and they act as a shank to stiffen your soft boots. Was my first time in crampons but had n o complaints - didn't notice them while they were on, and they were light and small enough to be unobtrusive when on my pack - just strapped them on on top of my snowboard. Only thing that would make them perfect is if they came with a bag.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
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