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Anyone try these yaktraks??
« on: September 30, 2008, 09:15:30 PM »
 www.yaktracks.com   Has anyone tried these "chains for your feet"  :)
 How do they work? Have you seen anything better?
 I'm gonna be in some STEEP hills with snow in November, looking for a little traction on the hills.

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Re: Anyone try these yaktraks??
« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2008, 09:50:25 PM »
my dad has these for winter hikes in the mountains of upstate NY and speaks pretty highly of them....i think sisu has a source for something too. you might pm him, unless he sees this.
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Re: Anyone try these yaktraks??
« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2008, 09:55:19 PM »
I own 'em.

I do like them, but you have to guard your expectations carefully.  I think there's a scientific statement about how form follows function.  Seen those crampons with the deep, triangular spikes?  Well, obviously those are going to give you a whole lot better traction in serious snow on the side of a hill than these will.  I bought the Yaktrax for running on snowy or icy side walks.  They do great for that. I do take them backpacking when I know I'm going to traverse a glacier, but they don't take the place of crampons. The combo of Yaktrax and trekking poles has gotten me over a simple glacier or two, but if I knew I was going to be in serious snow, especially when hauling elk quarters, no way would I trust my life to 'em. 

I like how much lighter and less bulky they are in the backpack.  Not to mention how little I'd like idea of crampons tearing up my bag or back. 

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Re: Anyone try these yaktraks??
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2008, 09:56:00 PM »
Get the upscale "Pro" model or whatever if you buy 'em. I think that one has the velcro strap that goes over the top, whereas the basic model does not. 

 


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