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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Dayton, MN on 4/28/2008
I really liked these crampons; they fit on most any size boot (my buddy Travis had a little problem with his enormous feet). Once I had them on they were a little tough to tighten up all the way and they didn't really hug the back of my heel, but other than that, they have great grip and hold up well. They're a good buy for people who are going to be on a lot of snow fields, and doing any glacial crossings. I haven't tried them on any vertical ice climbing though so I'm not too sure how they work out for that.
from Catskills, NY on 2/13/2008
Well, the crampons are well made and actually made in USA. They fit great and are easy to stash. The problem with them is that they do not flex. The metal bar between two sections is design to flex under load and it would if you are over 200lb but they do not flex at all if you are 120lb. The rigidity makes walking difficult with blisters on your heels. There should be 3 sets of the flex bars for different weight.
from Pepperell, MA on 12/5/2007
I used these crampons on Mt Jackson (4000ft) on 12/03/07. I used them just for the descent and had a blast. They are lightweight and did their job. After 10 mins I forgot I even had them on. $119 is a great price but [...] I liked them so much I even bought my wife a pair!
from Ayer, Ma on 11/9/2007
I need crampons for the top of trails on the whites, what is most important to me is easy on off with light gloves, which these do perfectly while my hiking buddies are fumbling with theirs bare handed (ouch!).
I love these.
from rochester , ny on 4/8/2007
great piece of equiptment, would definitly recomend them. i like the fact i can use them with multiple pairs of boots, and they kept me from sliding off some ice covered boulders....lol
from Great Smoky Mountains National Park on 3/19/2007
Great for occassional ice while backpacking.
from Branford, CT on 2/26/2007
As the Headline says These things eat it all up. Easy to put on and adjust. Found that on hiking boots the length adjustment should be set 1/2 size smaller to avoid the front point from shifting. Also, the anti-bot plates work perfect, didn't have to kick trees constantly. Overall great product as expected from BD.
from Niskayuna, NY on 2/15/2007
Very solid, reliable, proven design. Now with the addition of the ABS anti-balling plates they are even better. Easy to get and on and off on the trail and with heavy mittens. Lightweitght and comfortable. Primary region of use -- Northeast (Adirondack high-peaks)
This is my first pair,and i love them. Very easy to put on and off,great traction.and nice and light.
from New York, NY on 2/8/2007
These are quick and easy to get on and grip is amazing. The only gripe is that there's no where to put the extra strap material. You can tuck it it or tie it off, but you can see where that gets a little annoying.
I've used them in about everything except for iceclimbing and they work GREAT. They feel confetable on your feet and i dont think that their is anything they cant grip. When buyin' however, ask for instruction on how to put them on. You have to take apart the crampon before use and move the adjustment bar to reduce the chance that it breaks. the only problem is that the EAT your clothes. Every time i use them, i come home with about a foot gash in my rainpants. I guess im going to have to learn to walk better:).
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from New York on 1/15/2007
Excellent product from just a winter hike to most climbing. They strap onto a womens size 7 with ease to a mens size 9 with plenty of more adjustment in both directions and strap on so tight you won't even know they're on your feet!! I would buy these again in a heartbeat. You can't lose.