Author Topic: Best cleats on the market? (Read 29471 times)

SkeeterJeff · « **Reply #30 on:** Sep 09, 2010, 06:19 PM »

Stabilicers all the way!! I just won a pair of Stabilicer's Lite from 32north in their Labor Day Weekend drawing.

-Jeff

dkfry · « **Reply #31 on:** Sep 09, 2010, 09:11 PM »

I have been using Artic Spurs for quite a few seasons. I like them because they are really easy and quick to put on and take off plus they are fairly inexpensive. My expensive pair of Stabilicers stay at home since I got the Artic Spurs. The stabilicers wanted to move around on my boot, straps would work loose and can be a pain to put on sometimes.

ImAJigginFool · « **Reply #32 on:** Sep 20, 2010, 06:37 PM »

I've used the same pair of Stabilicers for 5 full seasons. Knock on wood...never slipped.

squ1rr31_ · « **Reply #33 on:** Sep 20, 2010, 10:18 PM »

I sell Yak Traks is the only reason I buy them ( I don't pay full price). I haven't had a problem yet! If you're going to buy them, buy the Pro model because of the fact that they have a strap and the Walker model has broken on me once and I've lost the other one.

topher7694 · « **Reply #34 on:** Sep 20, 2010, 10:26 PM »

I recommend the Yak Trax Pro's ....I've used them for the last 3 seasons with no problems whatsoever.

fishinfiend · « **Reply #35 on:** Oct 02, 2010, 09:07 PM »

Yak Traks awesome cleats!!! I got a pair last year and did not slip one time. Well worth the cash

xcr440 · « **Reply #36 on:** Oct 03, 2010, 07:48 AM »

Not sure on the name but I got them at REI. They have a rubber ring with chains and small triangle spikes. Best I have used so far. Makes my yaks look like slinkys.

esox slayer · « **Reply #37 on:** Oct 03, 2010, 08:08 AM »

Best ones out there, bar none:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=242818

Doesn't matter the ice conditions (wet snow on top, glare ice, dry snow on top, etc., etc) these babies work.

Anything else is just 2nd rate.....

xcr440 · « **Reply #38 on:** Oct 03, 2010, 08:14 AM »

http://www.backcountry.com/kahtoola-microspikes-traction-system?CMP_SKU=KHT0015&MER=0406&CMP_ID=SH_FRO001&mv_pc=r126&mr:trackingCode=43435CE3-F061-DF11-9DA0-002219319097&mr:referralID=NA

b turdy · « **Reply #39 on:** Oct 03, 2010, 11:12 AM »

beginning of the season last year I bought H.T.'s version of the stabilicer.... they were ok -- bit of a pain with the velcro if you're wearing them while drilling holes, you get water on them the velcro freezes up and doesnt do its job anymore. add that into a run to a flag and you have a badly bruised bum! slipped right off because the velcro didn't stick. at the end of the season i have about half the screws in them than when I started. not too impressed.

jjc155 · « **Reply #40 on:** Oct 20, 2010, 01:10 PM »

Have used Yak Trax pro's for sveral years and have never slipped with them on. Comfortable, no need to remove them in the parking lot, no need to remove if there is snow on the ice. Current pair have 4 years of use on them and still going strong.

I used to wear yak trax on my running shoes in the winter and they held up to that too.

J-

Krazykaiser · « **Reply #41 on:** Oct 21, 2010, 11:39 AM »

Thanks for all the helpful info! Just bought a pair of Yak Trak Pro's

fishinfiend · « **Reply #42 on:** Oct 24, 2010, 07:16 PM »

Quote from: Krazykaiser on Oct 21, 2010, 11:39 AM

Thanks for all the helpful info! Just bought a pair of Yak Trak Pro's

You will love em

Bennettc · « **Reply #43 on:** Oct 26, 2010, 10:49 AM »

I use these.
http://www.fishusa.com/Celsius-Full-Foot-Ice-Cleats_p.html

knotreelly · « **Reply #44 on:** Oct 29, 2010, 08:45 AM »

my korkers have been on the rocks of the cape cod canal fishing for stripers to the ice of new england for many years.

fin-n-feather · « **Reply #45 on:** Oct 29, 2010, 06:29 PM »

I think I'll have to try a pair of the Yak trax pros. They sound pretty good. Fin

acrawfor · « **Reply #46 on:** Oct 29, 2010, 06:36 PM »

I've heard really good things about Yak Trax too. I'm going to be, hopefully, getting a pair for Christmas. If not I'll be picking up a pair afterwards.

CHICKENFOOT · « **Reply #47 on:** Nov 01, 2010, 09:05 AM »

NONE BETTER THAN THESE Kahtoola MICROspikes!! I HAVE THEY ALL ,TRUST ME, DON'T BUY ANYTHING ELSE!!!

bubbahide · « **Reply #48 on:** Nov 01, 2010, 11:20 AM »

Get the HT ones. They cover your entire foot. The spikes are replaceable too.

gaudetskie · « **Reply #49 on:** Nov 01, 2010, 08:13 PM »

BFG Mud Terrains!

Oh ya, and the Yak Trax aren't bad either!

zamboni · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 20, 2010, 04:47 PM »

Quote from: knotreelly on Oct 29, 2010, 08:45 AM

my korkers have been on the rocks of the cape cod canal fishing for stripers to the ice of new england for many years.

You use cleats to fish for strippers? And how does one "fish" for strippers?

jjc155 · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 20, 2010, 06:30 PM »

Quote from: zamboni on Dec 20, 2010, 04:47 PM

You use cleats to fish for strippers? And how does one "fish" for strippers?

OOOOO it can be done, but I have found that the Bouncer gets pissed when your spike scratch up the VIP room floor, LMAO

J-

slipperybob · « **Reply #52 on:** Dec 20, 2010, 08:23 PM »

First you start with the single dollar bills....

bret · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 07:01 AM »

Quote from: Bartman44 on Oct 04, 2006, 08:58 PM

I want to get Marbury a new pair of cleats for the upcoming season. I see from some other posts that Stabilizers are highly recommended.

Are they still on top?

I'm looking for something reasonably priced but do the job. I don't want to put screws in his boots as he uses them for other purposes.

Thanks
Bart

I recently purchased these Kahtoola Micro spikes for $47.99. They are by far the best ice cleats I have ever owned. I've been using for 2 weeks now and have NO complaints. Stainless steel chains and spikes.... rubber is heavy duty and stretches easily. They go on as easy or easier than the other rubber types. No worries even in a couple inches of snow...they don't clog up! I have at least $50 invested in the other cheaper types (see pic).

dml78 · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 05:41 PM »

Anyone using the new yaktrax XTR cleats? Just got a pair of Muck arctic pro extream boots and was wondering if anyone is using this combo. Thanks

slipperybob · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 10:56 PM »

Best are crampons. You don't need the actually ice climbing one, just the glacial crossing one. Lets you walk up the slope and down the slope. You can side step. You can pull your sled backpeddling. You can run away. You can jump. Only you can't play soccer with them...those spikes well might poke into something.

Still not perfect for the ice fisherman, but one of these days, I'll find it.

zamboni · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 23, 2010, 11:03 PM »

Wow, Bret those things look almost dangerous!!

bret · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 24, 2010, 07:09 AM »

Quote from: zamboni on Dec 23, 2010, 11:03 PM

Wow, Bret those things look almost dangerous!!

They could be a lethal weapon! I love these things....wish I would have purchased them years ago! I feel very safe walking and drilling with the power auger. Slipperybob's Krampons look good too (are they made by the same company?) Anyway they are worth every penny!

slipperybob · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 24, 2010, 09:41 AM »

My crampons are made by Grivel. They are little cheaper than a equivalent Kahtoola crampon or a Black Diamond crampon. The model I have was only $100 back then. Prices have gone up some. The only true shame is they don't fit pac boots.

MT204 · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 25, 2010, 08:48 PM »

Got my Korkers a couple years ago and are great. Wasn't real happy with the way they laced but with a bit of modification they are now unbelievable.http://www.korkers.com/media/catalog/category/k1000_plus_lace_2.jpg

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Author Topic: Best cleats on the market? (Read 29471 times)