CAMP XLC 390 Automatic Crampons
- 411 g per pair, 12 points
- 7075 aluminum, pressed 3D front platform
- Automatic binding for boots with toe and heel welts
- Ice and snow coverage, soft snow best
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light aluminum crampon for ski mountaineering on snow. Aluminum points do not suit mixed ground, and the boots need welts.
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ASIN: B079WNDMBXModel: 254203Category: Crampons
Overview
Fitting alpine touring, telemark and rigid mountaineering boots that have toe and heel welts, the CAMP XLC 390 is an automatic crampon made of aluminum. The front platform is pressed rather than bent for extra stiffness.
Low weight is the reason ski mountaineers carry it for steep lines on snow. Aluminum wears quickly on rock, and the description says rock and ice climbs need steel points.
Who it's for
Steep snow routes reached with alpine touring or telemark boots suit this crampon. Ice climbers and scramblers should choose steel crampons.
Pros and cons
- Light for a twelve-point crampon
- Pressed 3D front platform
- Fits alpine touring and telemark boots
- Aluminum suits soft snow only
- Needs toe and heel welts
- Steel points needed for rock and ice
Performance notes
Aluminum points bite into soft snow and cut weight, but they blunt and bend on harder surfaces. The pressed front platform adds stiffness over a bent design, and the automatic binding locks onto welted boots.
Specifications
| Model | 254203 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 411 g |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | 7075 aluminum |
| Color | One color |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible boots | Alpine touring, telemark and rigid mountaineering boots with toe and heel welts |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited warranty |
| Other details | |
| Sport Type | Climbing, mountaineering |
| Coverage | Ice/snow |
| Style Name | Sporty |
| Points | 12 |
| Binding style | Automatic |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use CAMP XLC 390 crampons on ice?
The description says aluminum crampons suit soft snow only and that rock and ice climbs need steel points.
Are CAMP XLC 390 crampons lightweight?
The description says they weigh less than a pound, and the lightest twelve-point from the brand.
What is the front platform made of?
The description says it uses a 3D shaped construction, pressed rather than bent.