Blue Ice Harfang Crampon

The defining feature is the central textile strap made of UHMWPE and HTPE. This replaces the rigid metal bar found on most crampons, making the Harfang significantly more compact for packing and allowing it to flex slightly with your boot for a more natural stride.

Yes, the Harfang is designed to be highly adaptable. It comes with both an automatic compact toe bail for boots with front and rear welts and a semi-auto toe basket, allowing you to switch between technical mountaineering boots and ski boots.

Yes, the crampons include a TPU Active ABS (Anti-Balling System) that effectively prevents snow from sticking to the underside of the rails. It is a crucial feature for maintaining traction in variable, sticky snow conditions.

The crampons feature a fixed pivoting point cable attachment and three sets of holes on the rails, which provide a wide range of adjustment. You can fine-tune the fit using the micro-adjustment dial on the heel lever.

Absolutely. The front and rear rails are constructed from chromoly steel, which offers the necessary hardness and durability to handle ice and rock contact. They are built for serious mountaineering and mixed terrain.

The crampons weigh 571 grams without the ABS plates and 623 grams with them installed. While the plates add about 52 grams, they are highly recommended for safety and performance in most alpine conditions.