Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons

A 10-point mountaineering crampon for general alpine approaches, glacier travel, and ski touring in conditions where icy snow demands a step-in traction system, the Contact Strap Crampons from Black Diamond use stainless steel construction throughout for a lighter and rust-resistant alternative to traditional carbon steel at a weight buyers can actually feel on approach boots over long distances. Horizontal front points provide the platform stability that flat-footed step-kicking technique requires on glaciers and moderate icy slopes, and a serrated point profile bites snow and ice without the front-pointing geometry that would demand a stiffer mountaineering boot. The fast-adjust strap binding system accommodates almost any footwear from EU 34 to 46 — from hiking boots to ski boots — without requiring specific welt geometry.

At 808g per pair in stainless steel with a strap binding and horizontal front points, the Contact Strap Crampons position themselves as Black Diamond's most versatile all-footwear crampon for non-technical alpine objectives and glacier travel where boot compatibility matters as much as performance.