What size (weight load) of zip ties for homemade crampon anti-bots?

[David Moreno]

I just purchased a pair of Stubai Ultralight (aluminum) Universal Crampons. They didn’t come with anti-balling plates. I’m purchasing a sheet of 1/32″ of HDPE, and an other that’s 1/16″ thick. They’ll be used for the plates. Does anyone have any suggestions for the size of zip ties that would be the best based on weight and durability? I’d carry a few extra zip ties for any failures. I’m asking because I have a habit of overkill for durability, and they’re cheaply replaced.

Thanks in advance.

[R]

If you go for overkill, leave some fat tabs around the edges of the plates, fold them over the crampon frame and then use pop-rivets to close them.

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