Ricardo_Montalban Posted July 1, 2004 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatskiclimbsail Posted July 2, 2004 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted July 2, 2004 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 try thick wool socks! used to be done that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 I like golf shoes the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted July 2, 2004 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted July 2, 2004 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo_Montalban Posted July 7, 2004 Author Share Posted July 7, 2004 thanks all! i kind of like the ghetto sandpaper option. we'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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