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ARe the ABS plates really that helpful??? cause i have the contact...

By Ranked #556 - Crampons March 26, 2009

ARe the ABS plates really that helpful???

cause i have the contact crampons but not the abs plates and am wondering if it is good to get them or if their just unnecessary weight???

Thanks

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Ranked #475 - Crampons March 27, 2009

Understand that the ABS only work in really wet snow as that is the only time it balls up under the crampon. I have a pair of crampons with ABS and a pair without. I make my descision on which pair to use based on what I am doing, not based on snow condition or the abs plates.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Ranked #124 - Crampons March 26, 2009

Well they're plastic, so they're not that much weight. And yes, in wet, sticky snow, they really do help.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

Tech Specs:

Material:
Steel 
Number of Points:
10 
Attachment Points:
Front and rear 
Attachment Type:
Full strap 
Recommended Use:
Glacier travel, winter hiking, easy ice climbing 
Weight:
1lb 12oz 9780g) without ABS 
Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
China 

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