tvashtarkatena Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 (edited) Mini crampons for running frozen trails. On sale here; Buy $1.95 worth of Coleman lantern mantles and snag the free shipping deal: Microspikes at Basegear.com Edited November 30, 2007 by tvashtarkatena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Cool! Those look beefy compared to the Yaktrax--I read mixed reviews about their durablility. I ordered a set of the Yaktrax but don't know if they're going to fit the bill, so maybe these microspike are a better alternative. Thanks for the heads up. I also got a pair of the Atlas Run snowshoes so I can try snow running for the first time this year. I'm ready for winter now, baby. Bring it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 (edited) Yeah, some reviews of the Yaktraks indicated they break pretty easily. The Yaktaks are lighter and cheaper, though. We'll see about these. Unlike the Yaktraks, the bottom is all metal, so it seems like they should last a bit longer. I saw a guy running down a really ice trail on Si with them, so I decided to pick up a pair. I've got a pair of Tubbs 10K racing snowshoes. Nice and light, but I used them for everything and now they're blowing out pretty badly. I just ordered a pair of MSR Lightnings for backcountry stuff. I might try repairing the 10Ks and keep them for trail use. Edited November 30, 2007 by tvashtarkatena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbingPanther Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 wouldn't a pair of metal football cleats do the job nicely and in much better style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 I don't have a nice enough ass to pull that off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I don't have a nice enough ass to pull that off. Fortunately, I'm a boob man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 (edited) pics? Sorry, honey. Subscription only. Plus you have to verify that you're over 55. Hey, I'm going out to try my new Microspikes now. Edited November 30, 2007 by tvashtarkatena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couloir Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Report back please. I've been contemplating these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I just fell on my ass this morning running on Der Tigerhorn. Maybe I need to pick up a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 I didn't get a chance to try the Microspikes, yet. I did use my MSR Lightning snowshoes for the first time, however. Love 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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