One problem with crampons is that huge balls of snow can build up beneath the crampons. Especially when the snow is wet or sticky, large lumps can form quickly, prevent the points from gripping and create a very dangerous situation.

To prevent balling and snow accumulation during snow and ice climbing, anti-balling system is the best choice.

The function principle is very simple. Normally the snow gets stuck between the sole and crampon frame and then ices up. On this foundation balling-up will readily occur.

Anti-balling plates are smooth plates which cover the entire sole.

The plate can be rigid and can have a lower surface formed of a material configured to prevent sticking of snow or ice to the lower surface of the plate.

The plate includes at least one loop integrally formed at a front of the plate to receive a front point of the crampon.

The plate can have a loop or window to receive the center strap of the crampon.

Anti-balling plate can be attached with bail ends of a bail.

The lower surface of the plate can include a plurality of protrusions extending therefrom forming a plurality of raised section and a plurality of edges forming a nonskid surface configured to prevent the lower surface of the plate from sliding with respect to another object.

It is recommended to use the anti- balling plates at all times.