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C.A.M.P. USA Universal XLC 490 Aluminum Crampons

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Glacier travelers take note, C.A.M.P. USA Universal XLC 490 aluminum crampons offer serious performance without the weight.

These super-light crampons are made from 7075-series aluminum alloy for superb strength and minimal weight
Durable design distributes force applied to a single spike across the entire platform, making spikes less likely to bend or snap
Semi-rigid 12-point crampons make light work of low-angle ice terrain
Equipped with a universal strapping system for maximum versatility and fit on most boots; not designed for use with telemark and randonee ski boots
Included antiballing plates reduce snow build-up beneath your feet
C.A.M.P. USA Universal XLC 490 aluminum crampons are not suitable for use on vertical ice or mixed terrain

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C.A.M.P. USA Universal XLC 490 Aluminum Crampons Customer Reviews

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C.A.M.P. USA Universal XLC 490 Aluminum Crampons

3.4

(based on 5 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to put on and adjust (4)
Lightweight (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine routes (3)

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Jun

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

OK, if you have small or medium boots

By Bob in Ridgecrest

from Ridgecrest, CA

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Pros

Easy To Put On And Adjust
Lightweight

Cons

Heel too narrow

Best Uses

Alpine Routes

Comments about C.A.M.P. USA Universal XLC 490 Aluminum Crampons:

In spite of several others' comments about the narrow heel, I took a chance that they would fit my size 11 lightweight La Sportivas, and ordered a pair. They didn't, and I had to send them back.

I think if you wear size 10 boot or smaller, you'll be happy.

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May

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

They fit soft snowboard boots!

By Trad Dad

from West West Davis, CA

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Pros

Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow
Hike up ski down

Comments about C.A.M.P. USA Universal XLC 490 Aluminum Crampons:

I brought my old plastic boots and my leather boots to the store to see what crampons I would fit. These crampons fit both boots really well. When I got home I was thrilled to find that they fit my soft snowboard boots just as well as the other two pairs. I was so stoked.

I used them last weekend on Mt Shasta and they performed flawlessly. I did not summit, or even use them on anything but packed snow but they worked great. No snow balling. The straps did not loosen at all.

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Jun

2009

(8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

This product needs some improvements

By dave

from Portland, Oregon

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Pros

Easy To Put On And Adjust
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about C.A.M.P. USA Universal XLC 490 Aluminum Crampons:

I bought these crampons for their light weight, to assist on mixed route alpine climbs. Pros: They are light; They are reasonably tough (withstand occasional scramble over scree); they prevent ball buildup in soft snow. But here is the problem: The heel lugs (Where bindings attach) are poorly spaced. For my boots (size 11) the heel is too wide to fit easily between the lugs. When I press the heel back firmly against the lugs and set the straps, the heel slowly works its way way backward as I place a load on them during normal usage. The result of the backward movement is a loosening at the toe allowing the toe to rotate out of the crampon. Attempts to adjust the fit by shortening the overall length resulted in a poor fit and the problem persisted. Even the black heel retaining strap failed to keep my foot where it needed to be.

Some minor design adjustments would yield a much better product, but as is, the fit is poor and if your boot slips out at the wrong moment, the results may be quite unpleasant. Having to adjust your crampons when traversing a steep slope can be unpleasant at the least, and possibly quite dangerous!

I am hoping to get my money back!

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Nov

2008

(9 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Insufficiently described

By Aussie Geo

from Sydney, Australia

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Comments about C.A.M.P. USA Universal XLC 490 Aluminum Crampons:

Because I live in Australia it is even more important that mail order products be described accurately and comprehensively. I bought the 490 because the description indicated that it would fit all boots - couldn't be further from the truth. It may fit shoes or light hiking boots but it cannot possibly fit telemark or AT boots. [...] So I cannot comment on how they might perform when attached to shoes/boots. Could I ask REI to be careful to completely describe the attributes of their products?

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Sep

2007

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Lightweight Glacier Crampons

By Max Power

from Olympia, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Put On And Adjust
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Narrow heel piece

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Glacier walking

Comments about C.A.M.P. USA Universal XLC 490 Aluminum Crampons:

These crampons are made of lightweight aluminum. They are about half the weight of traditional steel crampons.

This means that they are great for someone who needs to carry crampons on their back much more than on their feet. I used them on Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams this summer and they performed well.

I would not use them for any seriously challenging mountaineering. They just aren't strong enough to stand up to rocks, steep ice, and mixed routes.

But for basic glacier walking, they are a wonderful, affordable crampon.