Black Diamond Vipec/Tecton Crampon
Best essential safety accessory for backcountry skiers on icy terrain.
These essential accessories provide critical traction on icy skin tracks, preventing slips during steep ascents. The intuitive design allows for quick attachment and adjustable penetration depth, ensuring consistent performance regardless of the riser height being used.
$99.95
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Who it's for
- Backcountry skiers navigating icy or steep technical ascents
- Efficiency-minded tourers who value quick transitions in difficult terrain
- Weight-conscious mountaineers seeking a balance of strength and portability
Who should skip it
- Skiers using non-Fritschi tech bindings or multiple ski setups
- Minimalist packers with limited space in their touring shells
- Tourers frequently traveling through variable temperatures and heavy, wet snow
Performance breakdown
Attachment ease
Slides onto bindings effortlessly without removing your boots.
Weight efficiency
Aluminum construction keeps your pack light on long, demanding ascents.
Traction versatility
Rotating adapter ensures consistent bite regardless of riser height.
Binding compatibility
Strictly limited to Vipec and Tecton systems, limiting broader utility.
Durability
Aluminum teeth will wear down faster than steel on rocky terrain.
Stride interference
Low-profile design keeps your natural skinning gait completely uninterrupted.
Key Specs
Material
Aluminum
Compatibility
Vipec 12 and Tecton bindings
Sizes
90mm, 100mm, 115mm
Adjustment
Rotating adapter for penetration depth
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