The Stinger is a crampon designed for serious ice and mixed lines on winter crags and alpine faces. It's a lightweight stainless steel crampon with an asymmetrical design to fit modern mountain boots with low profile heal and toe wires giving you a precise fit at less weight. The monopoint is easily replaceable, even in the field. Comes with front and rear dual density ABS.
Features
Asymmetrical stainless steel design is lightweight, won't rust and fits the contours of modern boots
Mono frontpoint is replaceable at low cost and can be changed quickly and easily in the field
Hooded frontpoint and aggressive secondary points are optimised for precise, secure placements
Low-profile micro-adjust heel level offers precision fit
Thin, low-profile toe bail and thinner, shorter heel wire for improved fit with modern boots
Includes front and rear dual-density ABS
Specifications
Average Weight
960g (Pair)
Made From
Stainless steel
Warning
Rock and Alpine climbing are potentially hazardous and dangerous. Any person using our equipment in any manner is personally responsible for learning the proper techniques involved and that the equipment used is designed for the application. The purchaser accepts full and complete responsibility and liability for any and all damages and injury that may result from use of equipment bought from Bivouac Outdoor. Instruction should be sought from professionals in the safe use of this piece of equipment. This equipment is designed for recreational use and should not be used for industrial applications.
Care
Keep your crampon points sharp. Sharpen the points by hand with a fine file. Sharpening with a grinder can overheat and weaken the metal. Do not modify other parts of your crampons.
Check the bolts, nuts and adjustment mechanisms before and after each use. Do not over tighten nuts or you might strip them or the bolt. Replace any bolt or nut that is cracked, stripped or bent.
Carry spare parts with you in the field.
Crampons must not come into contact with corrosives such as battery acid or solvents.
If your crampons have been exposed to road salt or other corrosives, clean them using a mild soap and warm water, then rinse and dry them thoroughly.
To minimise rust, lightly lubricate all metal parts with a rust inhibitor.
In the event that your crampons need to be disinfected, Black Diamond recommend retirement of the crampon, rather than subjecting the metal to corrosive agents found in many disinfectants.
Never store wet or damp crampons. After using your crampons, allow them to dry thoroughly. Store your crampons in a dry environment away from heat.
Cover the points of your crampons when transporting them.
Factors that reduce the lifespan of crampons: Wear due to use on rocks, filing the points, corrosion or rust.
Retire a crampon immediately if:
Any components are cracked, bent, broken or missing.
The points cannot be made sharp with a hand file.
The webbing straps or plastic pieces have any tears, holes, torn threads, heavy abrasion or fading from exposure to ultraviolet light.
Damaged gear must be retired and destroyed to prevent future use.
If you have any doubts about the dependability of your gear, retire it.
