Spark R&D Ibex Crampons

No, that is the main benefit of the Ibex design. You can slide them onto your touring brackets while your boots are still strapped into your bindings, which is a huge advantage when you encounter a sudden icy patch on the skin track.

The Ibex crampons are specifically designed to interface with Spark R&D touring brackets. If you are using a different brand of splitboard binding, you will need to ensure your setup uses Spark R&D hardware or a compatible interface.

They weigh 336 grams per pair. Because they feature a nesting design, they pack down quite compactly, making them easy to stash in your pack without taking up significant space when you aren't using them.

When you engage your climbing wires, the crampon is pushed deeper into the snow. This ensures the teeth maintain full contact with the surface, providing consistent traction even on steep, firm slopes where a shallow bite wouldn't be enough.

They are built for snow and ice, not rock. While the aluminum is lightweight and strong, dragging them over exposed rocks will dull the teeth and potentially damage the metal, so it is best to remove them if you hit a dry patch.