Just another traction device

PostedFeb 4, 2015 at 10:04 am

Hello,

my Microspikes are "heavy" if carried as "just in case traction" for short duration trail runs so I was looking for something lighter and found this traction device at local shop. Designed for use with smart shoes over icy street I can see some potential for level "trail" use ..,they are simple design and light…a pair weighs 86g in size Large that fits 41-47 size shoes…

Traction device

Traction full design

To wear them you just pull the short rubber band over your shoes front, step on the "crampon" part and pull the back rubber band over the back of your shoes…readjust them chains so they are nice&tight and thats it.

Just in case traction or look elsewhere?

Cheers

Jake D BPL Member

PostedFeb 4, 2015 at 12:37 pm

All fine and good until you have to go downhill and you plant your heel onto slick snow or ice and you go for a ride and smack your tailbone. maybe for just in case but i not if you know you'll need something.

Richard Glasgow

PostedFeb 4, 2015 at 1:56 pm

Short hex head screws are a cheap and light alternative. Screw them in an older pair of trail runners. Six or eight will do. Danger! Don't use indoors!

Richard Glasgow

PostedFeb 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm

Oops!