Blitz Spike Traction Device
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Blitz Spike Traction Device
The Blitz Spike Traction Device is Black Diamond's lightest, most packable spikes for fast-and-light missions with the occasional snowy apron or icy patch. There are six stainless steel spikes under the forefoot to grant traction over icy surfaces, and the elastomer harness fits most shoes and hiking boots so you can take it out on a particularly icy day in town.
Details
- Ultralight spike specialized for fast-and-light hiking and trekking
- 6 stainless steel spikes give a good hold on firm snow
- Elastomer harness accommodates most shoes and boots
- Heel webbing loop eases on-and-off and heel identification
- Item #BLDZ9CR
- Material
- [harness] elastomer [spikes] stainless steel
- Number of Points
- 6
- Boot Compatibility
- universal
- Claimed Weight
- 2oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 60 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 24, 2024
Minimal
Very minimal traction that is so light that you will be more likely to always have it with you
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 20, 2024
Nice and light
I have not yet had a chance to test them in combat conditions, but I am sure that thanks to their weight they will be with me at the right time
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
July 1, 2024
Snow fields
Nice and light and just what this 77 yr old needs on early spring hikes in the Trinity Alps for that occasional snow/ice field.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
February 5, 2024
Awesome traction but wide shoes be warned
Burly traction in a light weight package, just stay on your forefoot. Toe loop is a little small to sit snuggly on a wide shoe (wide speed goats/altra lone peaks) which can cause it to roll off when off camber. Stays firmly in place on a more classic shoe shape (inov8 trail fly). Surprising running comfort and small enough package that you dont have to think so hard about bringing them along for those maybe days.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 25, 2024
Simple and effective
These little guys are packable, simple, and effective! I absolutely love them!
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 22, 2024
Great for "just in case"
I purchased them for trail running, just in case some parts of the trails are still icy. Compact enough to carry without adding a significant weight. I wear distance spikes when I know the trails are guaranteed to be icy, though.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 22, 2024
Easy to use and light weight
They fit well. I like the design - light and compact. Hopefully the rubber strap around the back holds up. time will tell
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 18, 2024
Really lightweight
Easy to carry on the backpack and easy to put them on. The spikes are really lightweight and it is hard to notice while you hike.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
January 15, 2024
Good traction, if they stay on
I like the minimalist design to these, and they do provide good traction while running. But they want to slip off way too easy.
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
December 18, 2023
Toe box strap too small
I wear Topo trail shoes that have a wide toe box. I liked everything about these spikes but there was no way the forefoot strap fits over my shoes. It ends up sliding to the front and falling off. I haven’t seen a review that mentions this problem but I can’t even imagine that the strap would fit over the forefoot of a boot. Am I the only person experiencing this problem?
Originally reviewed on blackdiamondequipment.com
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