Black Diamond Contact Strap

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The Contact Strap is a crampon made by Black Diamond. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Black Diamond Contact Crampons' full-strap attachment works with nearly any boots or shoes, so you can use them for everything from mountaineering to winter hiking. Their steel frame provides solid purchase on glaciers, and the low 1lb 12oz weight won't make you cringe when you take them backpacking. The Contact Strap Crampons come with ABS plates to reduce snowballing in sticky snow conditions. Count on these simple, versatile crampons whether you take them on grade 3 ice or a spring ascent of an alpine couloir."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampon (Fall 2009) The Contact Strap Crampon by Black Diamond is a lightweight 10-point crampon geared toward mountaineers, skiers and hikers who occasionally engage in mild technical climbing. Compact and easy to use, the Contact Strap uses a flexible toe strap that is designed for use with boots that don't have toe welts. Comes with Contact ABS.Features: 780 g (1 lb 12 oz) without ABS 885 g (1 lb 15 oz) pair with ABS"

From REI:
"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."

From GearX.com:
"A classic 10-point crampon for mountaineers, skiers and hikersâ€”now with a lighter-weight, re-engineered design using stainless steel."

User Reviews

Contact Strap
Reviewed by cparekh, Dec 08, 2008

"These are great crampons for what they are designed to do, which is carry in your pack on a winter hike, and put them on your non-crampon compatible boots when needed. I use these when I go on early or late winter hikes where I am likely to encounter some ice and snow, but nothing that would warrant a full mountaineering boot."

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