[pct-l] kahtoola microspikes vs. kahtoola KTS alum

John Abela abela at johnabela.com
Tue Apr 26 21:14:38 CDT 2011


Ditto with Jim on this one.

When I need them, I do not care if they weight an extra 4.5 ounces...
I want the ability to fully attach them to my shoes.

John

On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 6:06 PM,  <enyapjr at comcast.net> wrote:
>> ...supposed to get me the kahtoola microspikes for the trail, and instead
>> mistakenly got me the kahtoola KTS alum spikes.
>> ...would I be better off with the microspikes...
>
> The KTS might be 4 or 5 ounces heavier, but you will love them!  They are NOT
> technical 'mountaineering' or 'ice' crampons...
> They work very well with trail runners or running shoes, too - the heel/toe
> extender bar flexes just enough to be more comfortable while walking than
> mountaineering crampons meant to be worn with stiff boots...
> See <http://www.kahtoola.com/crampons.php> for more about the KTS...
> Your trail companions will be envious!  "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."
> :o)
>
> Happy trails!!!
> Jim (PITA)
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