The Harfang Crampon packs small and bites hard on steep, icy approaches
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Harfang Crampon has completely changed my calculus on whether to bring crampons on ski tours — at under a pound a pair, the answer is almost always yes now. The hybrid chromoly and aluminum construction feels genuinely solid underfoot on steep, icy approaches, and the micro-adjustment dial on the heel pivot lets me dial in the fit on a ski boot without taking my gloves off. These are small enough to forget they're in the pack until you actually need them."
The decision to bring crampons meant a real trade-off in weight and bulk. The Blue Ice Harfang Crampon changes that math entirely. At just 13.3 ounces a pair without ABS plates, this is the crampon that earns a permanent spot in the ski pack — compact enough to disappear into a bag, capable enough to perform on genuinely steep and icy terrain when the approach demands real traction.
Blue Ice built the Harfang around a hybrid frame pairing a chromoly steel front rail with aluminum secondary and rear rails, striking a balance between point strength where it matters most and weight savings where it can be afforded. A central textile strap connects the front and back rails and positions naturally around the boot, while the flexible linking system keeps bulk to a minimum compared to traditional bar-style connectors. The heel pivot's micro adjustment dial allows quick, tool-free fit changes mid-approach — a feature that matters when ski boots vary, and conditions change fast. TPU Active ABS anti-balling plates keep snow from packing underfoot on mixed terrain, and universal boot compatibility means the Harfang transitions seamlessly between ski mountaineering missions and alpine hiking objectives.
Details
- Compact mountaineering crampon for ski touring and alpine approaches
- Hybrid chromoly steel and aluminum frame balances strength and weight
- 10-point configuration with 2 front points for secure traction on ice
- Central textile strap positions naturally and connects front to rear rail
- Micro-adjustment dial on heel pivot allows fast, tool-free fit tuning
- TPU Active ABS anti-balling plates prevent snow buildup underfoot
- Pair weighs just 13.3oz without ABS plates for easy pack decisions
- Universal boot compatibility fits ski mountaineering and hiking boots
- Item #BLXB015
- Material
- [main strap] UHMWPE, HTPE, [frame] chromoly steel, aluminum
- Front Points
- 2
- Number of Points
- 10
- Anti-balling plates
- TPU Active ABS
- Boot Compatibility
- universal
- Claimed Weight
- [pair without ABS] 13.3oz, [pair with ABS] 14.8oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 years
- Activity
- mountaineering, ice climbing