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Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Crampons
Designed for technical ice routes and steep mixed climbing, the Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Crampons now feature a lightweight stainless steel design that gives you added durability and protection against rusting and snow balling. The adjustable, hooded front points bite hard in water ice and provide precise edging while dry tooling, and the rear heel clip features a micro-adjustment system for a secure fit. Black Diamond also included dual-density ABS plates to keep snow from collecting underfoot.
Bottom Line: A climbing machine.
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Hello im new to crapons. I have some Scarpa Manta boots that
Hello im new to crapons. I have some Scarpa Manta boots that im gonna be using which should I go with the Black Diamond Cyborg Pro Crampons(step in) or the Black Diamond Cyborg Clip Crampons (hybrid).....(I think) thnx. Which and why?
By: rjc2483292
November 8, 2009
Also, make sure you really want this style of crampon. This is more of a steep ice climbing piece, not a slog up rainier or shasta product.
By: A C
November 10, 2009
Step-in, no question. More secure, easier to get in and out of - generally better. The only reason you might want the clips would be if you were planning on using the crampons with boots that aren't designed for step-in crampons, but the Mantas are, and Cyborgs really aren't the sort of crampon you would want to use with a tamer boot anyway.
By: Jacon Mayer
November 9, 2009
Good Technical Crampons
By: Kevo
October 6, 2009
After having these for several years they have proved to be great crampons for more technical use. They are solid performers all around. Unlike old "vertical rail" super rigid crampons that people climbed vertical ice with, these are much more versatile. The design allows for a little bit of flex which makes walking significantly easier and much more natural when you aren't on super steep terrain. The flex is a non issue for climbing though, as boots with a toe bail will have a stiff enough shank to support front pointing.
The attachment system is nice and secure as well. Replaceable front points offer added value over other brands. When you wear out your front points, replace them without buying a whole new set of crampons.
While they aren't ideal for glacier travel, they are great if you will be crossing a glacier on approach to an alpine climb. All in all, SOLID!
Just wondering how the new cyborgs go with a scarpa cumbre boot.
Just wondering how the new cyborgs go with a scarpa cumbre boot. i have some older sabretooths and have problems with the straightness of the crampon and the asymetrical curve of the cumbre. Due to the aggresive curve of the boot, the inside point of the crampon (under the ball of your foot) is outside the line of the boot, leading to easy catching when your exhausted at the end of the day, and the outside point (under the ball of your foot) being too far under your foot leading to rolling off the outside of your crampon easily, esp downhill traversing.
just wondering if the cyborg is curved enough for this boot to stop this problem, or whether to try a petzl crampon.
By: rha3297263
October 29, 2009
if they do not fit as you would like, BD has Asymmetrical Center Bars that have a more pronounced curve for like 25 bucks.
By: Troy Rutledge
November 4, 2009
Can these be used for glacial hiking? Their matrix indicated
Can these be used for glacial hiking? Their matrix indicated they are only for technical climing...
By: ahase851506
August 7, 2009
They are absolutely fine for glacial hiking, but they are heavier. If you are doing short sections of near vertical ice (around 15-20 feet or so, around 50-80 degree) something like the Contact would suit your needs much better. If you are sticking mostly to big mountain with less technical terrain, I would go with the contact. I used them almost exclusively on Mt Baker and in other areas of the North Cascades.
By: jp27
August 29, 2009
Can they? I've read posts from folks saying you could use these for glacier travel, but would advise against it unless you're just taking a short hiking approach to some vertical ice. Unless you're going to be doing some substantial vertical ice climbing, I would look at the Sabretooths which are still capable of some vertical ice as well. If you won't be anywhere near vertical ice and are just looking for crampons to hike in, you can probably get away with something even lighter such as the Contacts.
By: Eric McCammond
August 8, 2009
Change me.
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