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Kahtoola MICROspike Traction System
I'm not a hiker, I just run: will these work for running...
By Alexander Waid
Ranked #473 - Crampons
December 25, 2009
I'm not a hiker, I just run: will these work for running on ice? I'm in S.E. Connecticut, so there won't be large or steep climbs, but we get a good amount of ice-coverage. I've been running in home-made screw shoes for a while, and I like them, but thought these might be better. Thoughts?
-Alex
PS I don't care about the added weight.
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Dan Scotina
Ranked #12 - Crampons
January 4, 2011
Alex, I have run in screw shoe and the Kahtoola. For hard ice the Kahtoolas win hands down. Also work great on hard-packed snow.
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By Dar2685652
Ranked #235 - Crampons
January 8, 2010
I run in these all the time up to 90 minutes unless I'm with the kiddies. I think they work better on ice and super hard snow better than any other surface. I can almost guarantee you'll love them. If you don't, Backcountry will take 'em back no questions asked. Get them already.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Alan H.
Ranked #407 - Crampons
December 25, 2009
These actually aren't very good if you are running on hard surfaces (cement with ice). I use these for hiking in the mountains but I use STABILicers for running or walking on sidewalks and such. They are much easier to run with. For some reason, BC stopped selling them so you may have to get them at REI or something. That's my two cents...
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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