Wanted: Antibott for pre-2009 BD Sabertooth

[yikes]

I sent an email to BD but I thought I'd post here in case anyone has a beater pair of old sabertooths laying around that I could steal the antibotts from. It has to be those for the older style. Thanks in advance.

 

[Twiggs]

I know it sounds stupid, but I made mine out of duct tape on advice from an old crusty dude on baker, and they work perfectly. Good free fix.

[Jon H]

Another option is just trace out the bottom of each section of the crampon on a milk jug or detergent jug. Make sure to cut your new antibott a little large (maybe 1/8" to 1/4" larger on each side) so that it has to bend a little bit when fitting it inside the crampon teeth. Orient it in the crampon so it flexes downward in a gentle "U" shape (i.e. convex) under your foot when you're walking. This is so that as you're walking, it has a bit of flex and will dislodge any snow that sticks to it. Then punch a couple holes around the perimeter, attach with wire ties/zip ties, etc. Bonus points for adding a small grommet at the holes for extra strength. And you're done! It's free and also significantly lighter than the factory option.

Edited December 2, 2010 by Jon H