CAMP USA - Cassin
Blade Runner Crampon

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Blade Runner Crampon

Billed as the most versatile technical crampon on the market today, The Camp USA - Cassin Blade Runner Crampon devours everything from ice climbs, technical mixed routes, and traditional alpine climbs thanks to a design that can only be described as innovative. Offering added stability when you are front-pointing on vertical ice, the Blade Runner's V-shaped chromoly steel front platform provides the rigidity necessary to eliminate the flexibility and play that can leave even experienced climbers feeling insecure on technical terrain.

The way in which the heel slide attaches to the linking bar combines the stability of vertical frames with the precision and adjustability of horizontal frame crampons. The heel slide is made with Sandvik Nanoflex steel that is incredibly strong, considering how thin and lightweight it is. Apart from reducing the overall weight of the crampon, the patented heel slide also adds additional flex, which makes the crampon more comfortable to walk in while alpine climbing. Adding to the Blade Runner's versatility, Cassin made the front points interchangeable between a dual- and mono-point setup, with each being easily adjusted between a centered or offset position to accommodate the various routes and surfaces you'll be able to climb with these go-anywhere, do-anything crampons.

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Camp's most versatile crampon for ice, mixed, and alpine climbing
Burly V-shaped chromoly steel offers a stiff and rigid feel
Lightweight and flexible rear heel slide made from Sandvik Nanoflex
Interchangeable front points convert between a dual or mono setup
Front points can be adjusted between a centered or offset position
Front plate reduces balling (anti-balling plate is included)
Automatic binding fits mountaineering boots with heel and toe welts
Item #CSN0044

Material: [front platform] Cromoly steel, [heel slide] Sandvik Nanoflex steel
Front Points: interchangeable
Anti-balling plates: yes, included
Claimed Weight: [size 1] 2lb 3.8oz, [size 2] 2lb 4.3oz
Recommended Use: ice, mixed, and alpine climbing
Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime

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4 out of 5 stars

May 31, 2020

Perfect with a Few Modifications

Familiarity:: I've put it through the wringer

After climbing many pitches of ice this winter on the Blade Runners, I can confidently say that these are the most confidence inspiring crampons I've ever used. I climbed with Black Diamond Cyborgs and Stingers for years and these seem far more stable. The large secondary points make for an extremely stable platform, even when setup with monopoints. If I had to critique anything on these, it would be the toe bail design. The factory one is oddly shaped, not quite a perfect arc (and too wide). This causes the interface between boot and bail to be very sloppy. Since the bail doesn't quite fit the same profile as most boots out there, there is movement when kicking, walking etc, which is concerning. I'm not sure if it's recommended but I removed the factory toe bails and replaced them with Black Diamond narrow toe bails. They fit very tight in the adjustment holes on the side and perfectly match the shape of my boot's toe welt (La Sportiva G5's). This seems to be a perfect solution to a slightly flawed crampon design. I've led 20-25 pitches of ice with this setup without any problems. Also, the removal of the strap loop that connects to the bail, tidy's up the overall design. Pictured are the Blade Runners after my BD toe bail mod.

Josh P