Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro
I tested the Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro on a small…
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Price Paid: $80
I tested the Hillsound Trail Crampon Pro on a small icy mountain in the Adirondack Mountains. They packed well and are very compact not taking up too much space.
The rachet system on the binding makes it easy and fast to take on and off — very important in cold conditions. With a few 'clicks' the binding was nice and snug against my boot and stayed that way for the whole time. It was nice not to have long straps to wrap around your ankle, etc.
The teeth on the crampon are shorter than I am used to, a feature that I like as you don't feel like you are walking on high heels and I feel less likely to turn an ankle. The grip on the ice was fantastic.
I also have a pair of Microspikes that I usually take along on a hike, but now feel that I will carry only the crampons as they feel almost like the Microspikes but with much more grip. This would lighten up my pack and eliminate time switching back and forth.
These are not to be mistaken for technical climbing crampons, but these will be perfect for icy trails and those sketchy spots where you need to pull yourself up over an icy ledge.
The price is more than fair and worth every penny.
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Specs
| Weight |
680g per pair |
| Plate Material |
Heat-treated S50C Carbon steel |
| Harness Material |
Polycarbonate |
| Compressive Strength |
18,120N |
| Tensile Strength |
1,383N |
| Rockwell Hardness |
45HRC |
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