Black Diamond Contact Strap Crampons

I have had a pair of these for several years and they have covered a lot of snow, ice and rock. They have held up well. Quick on and off. Easy to tighten along the ascent/descent. A very good beginners crampon.

A good pair of crampons for general mountaineering. They're fairly sharp and easy on/off. Make sure to use stiff shoes. Work best with boots that don't curve up. If you use oversize boots then they could pull out easily, especially if front-pointing. But then most regular strap-on crampons will.

standard ice. Don't try any funny business like climbing in them. It helps to have a boot with a steel rand that covers 3/4 the length. Any less and you might feel real unstable.

These crampons are so easy to strap on I carry them if these is any chance of needing steep snow or ice. I have even used them on regular hiking boots for hard snow. They don’t clip in but if you strap them on they can hold for moderate terrain.

They are a good pair of general mountaineering crampons. I have also used them on short ice climbs in stiff winter boots and they have done great. But, I wouldn't use them for any serious ice.

I haven't had any problems with these crampons. They have performed well each time I've used them.

These are pretty good crampons, and pretty much as inexpensive as they come for Black Diamond. They do great on steep snow, and are good for mountaineering. I carry these things on every hike I go on, as they can also come in handy on steep, packed trails, and since they are so easy to get on and off they are never a nuisance. They are a great beginner's crampon, and I have definitely come to rely on them. Not recommended for ice climbing, however.

For general mountaineering and anything up to about AI2-3ish it's fine. If climbing vertical terrain in these, it would be best to have a stiff boot or your calves might hate you by the end of the day!

Super light, especially if you shed the anti-bot plates, and great to throw on approach shoes if your climb requires crossing a snowfield or glacier, yo.

Not for ice...duh!

These are great for everything else and work on almost any boot type.