[pct-l] in step vs. regular crampons

[sheilaquinlan at hotmail.com (Sheila Quinlan)]

any thoughts on whether instep or regular crampons would be better for a 
flip flop hike this year starting northbound at kickoff?  we just bought cmi 
instep crampons (i believe they're steel) for about $35, but also looked at 
grivel air light (i think) that were a lot more expensive ($150) but seemed 
really nice.  we also have ice axes.  i have no snow/ice hiking experience.  
we also would love to do the whole trail northbound if at all possible so 
that's a possible consideration in whether to buy instep or regular 
crampons.  any thoughts and advice as we do our final shopping trips (yay!) 
would be much appreciated.  thanks!