Ricardo_Montalban Posted July 1, 2004 Posted July 1, 2004 has anyone ever tried 'soil aerator sandals' (or a similar item) for those not-so-steep icy slopes? i'm looking for cheap ways to increase comfort (sneakers) and lighten my load on non-technical routes. thanks Quote
boatskiclimbsail Posted July 2, 2004 Posted July 2, 2004 They don't work nearly as well as duct taping 60 grit sandpaper to your socks. Talk about lightweight!! *sniff sniff* Quote
cj001f Posted July 2, 2004 Posted July 2, 2004 has anyone ever tried 'soil aerator sandals' (or a similar item) for those not-so-steep icy slopes? i'm looking for cheap ways to increase comfort (sneakers) and lighten my load on non-technical routes. thanks $50 for aluminum strap on crampons. Quote
cj001f Posted July 2, 2004 Posted July 2, 2004 try thick wool socks! used to be done that way... Huh? The only stories I've ever heard involving wool socks were when people dropped crampons/boots. Back in the day (pre Vibram) there were hobnailed boots, that gave sufficent traction to stand on flat ice. Why chopping steps was popular. Quote
Beck Posted July 2, 2004 Posted July 2, 2004 huh? You need to read more mountain lit. recommending hobnails isn't really practical. For not steep ice, you could try creepers, or instep crampons. There are little shoe rubbers with golf spikes built in that would fold up pretty small. I think your best option would be aluminum crampons. Quote
Ricardo_Montalban Posted July 7, 2004 Author Posted July 7, 2004 thanks all! i kind of like the ghetto sandpaper option. we'll see... Quote
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