Crampons

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between step-in, combi and strap bindings?

Step-in bindings use a wire toe bail and a heel lever and need boots with welts at both toe and heel; they give the most rigid fit. Combi bindings replace the toe bail with a cradle, so they only need a heel welt. Strap or cradle bindings, listed here as beginner versions, need no welts and fit the widest range of boots, provided the boot is stiff enough for crampon use.

Should I choose 10-point or 12-point crampons?

Ten-point crampons are typically used for walking on snow, glacier travel and moderate winter routes. Twelve-point models add a second pair of points and give more security on steeper snow and ice, so they suit general mountaineering and alpine routes. Many brands offer both to cover entry-level and more committed users.

Steel or aluminium crampons?

Aluminium crampons are lighter, which matters for ski mountaineering and long approaches, but they wear faster on rock and hard ice. Steel crampons are heavier and more durable, and remain the usual choice for mixed terrain and technical ice. In this range the A-CRM models are aluminium and the CRM models are steel.

What does an anti-snow plate do?

An anti-snow plate, also called an anti-balling plate, stops wet snow packing into a ball under the crampon, a common cause of slips in soft or warming conditions. On most models in this range the plate is removable. The -WS versions are supplied without plates, which suits cold, dry snow or brands that offer plates separately.

What should a crampon RFQ include?

Specify frame material, point count, binding type, boot-size range, whether anti-snow plates are included, strap and cradle colours, packaging and the standard required for the target market. Power Honour can supply the listed models as OEM or private-label crampons and quote changes to a customer drawing.