[pct-l] Yaktrax

[blisterfree at isp01.net (Brett)]

In my experience, they'll last under 100 miles if the rubber 
"frame" regularly comes into contact with abrasive surfaces, 
ie ice or rock. Once the frame breaks, the item becomes 
unserviceable. Very lightweight, but not too practical for 
l-d hiking.

- bf

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Spangler" <davidspangler@hotmail.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 1:41 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Yaktrax


> Has anyone used these? 
> http://www.basegear.com/yaktraxpro.html
>
> My current boss has used these as a replacement for when 
> crampons are overkill and says they have worked great 
> without a pack--anyone else used them?  In terms of 
> durablity they are made out of the same rubber, smaller 
> diminsion, which is used on snow chains so it should hold 
> up.
>
> Think of the weight savings and the greater convince then 
> carrying full crampons which seem to much when you are 
> side hilling etc.  And the cost savings!!
>
> David
>
>
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