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Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates

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Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates

$139.95

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Item # 798354

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Compact and easy to use, the 10-point Black Diamond Contact strap-on crampons are optimized for general mountaineering, backcountry skiing and glacier walking.

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
Low profile creates a secure connection to modern climbing boots
Horizontal front points provide excellent stability on snow and glaciers
Secondary points create a stable platform while kicking steps; serrated points bite into snow and ice for secure hold
Flexible toe straps fit most footwear
Included dual-density ABS plates keep snow from sticking beneath your feet
Boots size 12 and larger require the Long Center Bars, sold separately

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Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates

4.5

(based on 10 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to put on and adjust (9)
Great grip (9)
Comfortable (5)
Versatile (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine routes (7)
Mixed routes (4)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  90%
  (9 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (4 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (7), Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

Reviewed by 10 customers

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Jun

2010

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Alpine Mountaineering Crampons

By Charlie2

from Chicago

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes

Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates:

These crampons are designed for alpine travel on glacier ice and frozen snow. They work very well for steep ice, but they are not designed for vertical ice climbing. If you use these for their intended purpose --- climbing mountains in a traditional alpine style --- they are great crampons.

I have used them with mountaineering double boots, and I have also strapped them onto my leather backpacking boots. Obviously the security on the mountaineering boots is good, but they were okay for walking over ice in the backpacking boots too. On my mountaineering boots, they were even pretty secure without the straps engaged. They never popped off the boot, even when others, with step-in crampons did pop off. I think this is because as the rand wears out, the step-ins become less secure. The strap-ons don't rely on the rand, so they stay secure.

Jun

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Crampons

By Bill Me

from Silverdale, WA

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Pros

Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow
Mixed Routes

Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates:

Just used these on a Mt Rainier climb. Wish all my gear was as good as these crampons. Light weight, good grip, easy to fit on the boots. Just awesome. Cannot beat them for the price.

May

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A lot of bang for the buck

By Olaf

from Carlsbad, CA

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Pros

Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Lightweight
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
BC skiingboarding
Mixed Routes

Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates:

Really versatile crampon. I was able to fit them to two different sets of boots I already have. The crampons were easy to adjust and the standard center bar that came with them worked great for my size (mens size 10).

Zero problems with them coming loose on the mountain and the grip was excellent. Put them on for the climb up on early morning crust and throw them back in the pack for the ski down when the snow softens. Done.

Apr

2010

(3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

GREAT WONT GO WITHOUT

By celica85

from SPOKANE WA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Heavy Snow
Vertical Ice

Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates:

THIS IS THE BEST PAIR YOU WILL FIND FOR THE PRICE. THE ONLY THING THAT I FOUND OUT IS THAT THE PACKAGE SAID THEY WOULD FIT A SIZE 12 BOOT U.S. AND REALLY A SIZE 11 IS PUSHING IT.

Nov

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Sasquatch

By Wine Guy

from Woodbridge, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates:

For those of you like myself cursed with big feet, here is a photo of the crampons WITH THE LONG CENTER BAR on size 15 plastic mountain boots. The bar still had a couple of holes left.

Mar

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good Mountaineering Crampons

By PeakbaggingPeter

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes
Mixed Routes

Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates:

I use the BD contract straps with my Scarpa Charmoz GTX size 45. The center bar allows easy length adjustments to fit different sized boots. The bindings are very easy and quick to put on and hold a bomber grip on my boots. I have not had any problems with the crampons coming loose during a trip. The stainless steel is also lighter than the steel version.

Jan

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Crampons for the Price

By Zach128

from Ipswich, MA

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Pros

Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Alpine Routes

Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates:

I am not a great fan of crampons. I seem more likely to go to either microspikes or snowshoes. But there have been a number of occasions where crampons have been invaluable, and it is hard to find better value for the money. They are light, easy to adjust and get on in a hurry.

Dec

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

So far so good!

By dailey7779

from North Providence, RI

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Put On And Adjust
Great Grip

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates:

I've used the crampons on the Presidentail Range from Mount Monroe to Madison in varying snow and ice conditions above treeline and these worked great as the crampons really bit into the snow. The crampons fit well on my regualar and bigger winter hiking boots.

Sep

2011

4.0

Great first pair

By lkpbri

from Lakeport, CA

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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 Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates:

I bought these for my first trip to Shasta for attachment to a pair of stout hiking boots. The crampons pack up tight and take up little space on my gear. They are steel so weight could be an issue for some, but I like the durability of steel vs aluminum. Easy to put on and take off. Traction is superb but I'd purchase a different pair for ice climbing. Durability seems ok, but I'm concerned that the way the strap runs through the toe cap, it may wear through or crack over time.

Jan

2011

(0 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Metal on Heel

By LittleBeef2

from Louisiana

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Cons

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Comments about Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons with ABS Plates:

The chart indicated that 10.5 shoe size would work for this without the purchase of the extender bar for an additional $20 or so. It doesn't fit. Even if it did fit, the heel has the strap connecting to a metal bracket sticking UP which will contact the boot heel and destroy or damage it. I don't see how this crampon design will work at all. I'm disappointed and will return the product and buy the more expensive model. Quality appears good just the design is bad.