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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 11 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to put on and adjust (8)
Great grip (7)
Comfortable (6)
Versatile (6)
Lightweight (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine routes (8)
Mixed routes (7)
Vertical ice (4)

- Sizing:
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Nov

2009

(11 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Durable, wide range of purpose

By panZ

from Mission Viejo, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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:

I've got the slightly older model but I've had 'em up Denali a couple of times, summited Mt. Everest in them, done countless local (California) winter climbs with them. The extra points on the sides make edging and cross over steps feel very secure; even hauling 80lb loads up 50% faces. I've only sharpened them once. Only came close to throwing one once but have seen plenty of other makes and models get thrown for countless reasons. The point is, it is difficult to mess up their attachment and super easy to adjust even with big gloves on. Get the BD extended bar for use with insulated mountaineering boots. They aren't nearly as light as aluminum but if you need something durable that will last many expeditions on mixed terrain, these are perfect.

May

2010

(8 of 16 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 ;-)

Oct

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Big improvements to a good crampon

By kiwiclimber

from Vancouver BC

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Pros

Comfortable
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 have used the previous model for some years and have been happy but these are a step forward. The anti bailing plates seem to work better, the strap on the heel lever is much better and the stainless just seems to hold up better on mixed terrain without having to dig out the file to tune them up.

Aug

2011

(2 of 3 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.

Jan

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

What you need

By Natestation

from Alaska

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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:

Just picked these up. I've done some local mountains near Anchorage, and the advantage crampons add when scaling ice is astronomical. These are extremely well built crampons. Sturdy, easy to put on, and rust resistant. Steel is heavy but has significantly more durability than aluminum. If you're going to trust your life to a tool, might as well make sure it's the strongest tool you can find.

Jan

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Easy on- Easy off

By Dick the Mountaineer

from Holyoke, Mass.

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Mixed Routes

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

This is the easiest crampon for my 14 year old son to use,with the added bonus of being maintenance free (no rusting). Used them climbing Mt. Washington Dec 30th, 2009, with 70 mph winds and mixed snow/ice. Great traction, and easy to adjust.

Jun

2011

(1 of 2 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!

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.

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.

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