Author Topic: Ice Cleat Suggestions? (Read 10148 times)

Auger · « **on:** Dec 02, 2005, 12:29 PM »

What are your favorite ice cleats? Two years ago I had a pair of "Yack-Trax." The rubber snapped when I was trying to put them on in sub-zero temps. Last year I had a pair of "Ice Creepers" brand cleats. In frustration, I accidentally kicked one down a hole after it had come loose for the hundredth time. This year I'm leaning toward the Hodgman Gladiator Sandals. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Bob_D · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 02, 2005, 12:33 PM »

Quote from: Auger on Dec 02, 2005, 12:29 PM

This year I'm leaning toward the Hodgman Gladiator Sandals. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I got a set of those last year. I LOVE them. I put on a lot of miles in a season and they work great.

Bobberstop · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 02, 2005, 12:37 PM »

Arctic Spurs are great.Have had mine three years with no problems. Ron

UncleFluffy · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 02, 2005, 02:10 PM »

Most of my lakes end up with a pretty good snow cover before too long, so I don't use cleats for too much of the season. I also have really big feet (Sz. 15) and it can be hard to find cleats to fit over pac boots that big. I use the HT Enterprises cleats that pull over the boot from the front and catch in the back. I usually see them for around $5 which is easy on the wallet.

PACKERBACKER · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 03, 2005, 10:00 AM »

I've got a pair from LL Bean. The great thing is that the cleat is a small hex head screw driven into the sole so that the head of the screw is on the ice when walking. When it wears down remove it and replace with another. You can buy screws at the hardware store.
Another idea is to take attach above screws to the tread on your boots (assuming they have tread that protrudes from the sole of your boot. If not, ouch!) Then replace screws as needed.

packerbacker

fishingking · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 06, 2005, 11:07 PM »

i jsut get one of thse cheap rubber stretch ones from the store they are like 5 bucks and work fine for the 5 times i use them each season

Waubay Fisher · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 07, 2005, 09:09 AM »

I've had great luck w/ the pullover Get-A-Grip Advanced ice-cleats. Never slipped, slided, or anything while on the ice w/ em...plus there easy to get on/off

musky-man · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 07, 2005, 10:46 AM »

mac im gona be doing that this season, ill let u kno how it comes out

Auger · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 07, 2005, 10:47 AM »

Quote from: Mac on Dec 07, 2005, 09:03 AM

Accidentally?
You sure?
Mac

Yes it was an accident. I had to walk in circles the rest of the day.

Bean · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 07, 2005, 10:49 AM »

Quote from: Mac on Dec 07, 2005, 09:06 AM

Anyone simply screw a few hex head metal screws into your boot cleats.
Can't walk in the house though.
Just curious.

Mac

After seeing RGfixit's boots, I decided to do the same thing with my sorels. It worked great last year. Didn't fall once.

shellback · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 08, 2005, 09:33 AM »

I think Korkers are about the best I've seen.I have the pair you tie but you can get them with velcro now.about $40 I think.

doodle · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 15, 2005, 06:43 PM »

Used yak trax for the first time last year and liked them alot.

George_B · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 15, 2005, 11:16 PM »

Ice Grippers/"The most powerful ice gripping system" I've had these for 3 seasons and my friends and I agree these are the best. Personally tried all I could find that would fit my LaCross Ice King pac boots. Not a rubber band system that hurts the top of your foot after a couple of hours or a strap system that shakes loose and comes off resulting in stepping on the cleats themselves. I just bought a new bigger set because I upgraded to Cabelas Predator Extreme pac boots for this season. Take a look at them through a supplier for the manufacture: http://fishingminnesota.com/icegrips.html George in Throop PA :tipup:

bighillbilly · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 16, 2005, 06:36 AM »

Korkers(very similar to the Hodgman Gladiators) are fantastic. They also pull double duty for those slippery steelhead streams. You can jump from one ice covered rock to the next with no trouble or run circles around those tipups without hitting the deck.

Icejigs · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 16, 2005, 09:35 PM »

I tried the sandels with hex screws in was very happy with them, did slip a few times though. My son had logger caulks put on his boots never slipped once in 5 years. I did the same this year, my Christmas present to my self.

Doubles Shooter · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 23, 2005, 01:04 PM »

Another vote for Korkers. They are hard to beat.

WhackMaster · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 13, 2006, 08:58 AM »

stabil-icers. i've never slipped once with these. even on ice with water on top.

sawbelly · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 13, 2006, 01:56 PM »

I use #10 1/2" hex head screws. Just screwed them into the sole of my Sorels and they worked like a charm. Was out earlier in the season when there was no snow cover and I could not believe how well they worked. I could not slip if I tried. I will never use a slip on cleat ever again.

~ $1 for 20 screws. cant beat them.

Tight lines, Jim

DRabbit · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 13, 2006, 07:21 PM »

I have a pair of the HT Enterprises cleats. They worked fine until the front rubber busted on one of them. They arent that great but were only 5 bucks. Usually dont need cleats most of the time anyway, as there is usually some snow on the ice.

PERCHEYE74 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 14, 2006, 01:09 PM »

ROCKY ICESTALKER BOOTS. THE CLEATS ARE ALREADY IN THERE FOR YOU.

jigginstick · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 16, 2006, 07:57 AM »

Ice spiders are the best Ive found!!!!

red_eyes · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 16, 2006, 11:33 AM »

I had/have a pair of ice creepers and hate them. Theyve got real nice gripping action but coming loose every >: 10 sec really makes me mad.

there a pain in the a$$, but there better then slipping and breaking your back on slick ice, Im going to get a cheap pair of those ones that strech over your boots.

NJ PIKER · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 16, 2006, 11:51 AM »

brought a pair of rocky ice stalkers last season
they keep my feet warm,are comfortable and sofar no problems with the cleats
they still have them at the Ramsey Outdoor clearence store in Ledgewood,NJ
for $80

adipose · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 17, 2006, 09:02 AM »

we put sheet metal screws into our boots this yr. because we forgot our ice cleats.we found the screws worked until we got the boot bottoms wet.then the screws worked less efficient.

camo_fish · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 17, 2006, 09:09 AM »

Quote from: adipose on Jan 17, 2006, 09:02 AM

we put sheet metal screws into our boots this yr. because we forgot our ice cleats.we found the screws worked until we got the boot bottoms wet.then the screws worked less efficient.

forget the cleats, oh no. thanks for the review on the sheet meat screws. $:-\$ looks like it's back to the store for some cleats.

Or try hitting the bottoms of your sole with the ice scoop to rid the bottoms form ice.
But, I know that even that doesn't work sometimes. $:-\$
NEED ICE CLEATS for a better grip.

jigginstick · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 18, 2006, 08:50 AM »

Go for the Ice Spiders you will never slip again. Unless you forget to put them on LOL.

Auger · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 18, 2006, 10:50 AM »

Quote from: jigginstick on Jan 18, 2006, 08:50 AM

Go for the Ice Spiders you will never slip again. Unless you forget to put them on LOL.

Where'd you get them?

Rangerclay · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 18, 2006, 01:32 PM »

Quote from: WhackMaster on Jan 13, 2006, 08:58 AM

stabil-icers. i've never slipped once with these. even on ice with water on top.

I have used korkers for the past 3 years and they work great. However they are heavy if you are running tip-ups all day. I saw some of these Sabilicers for the first time a couple weeks ago and they look great. I WILL own a pair very soon.

Ranger

jigginstick · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 20, 2006, 09:36 AM »

Quote from: Auger on Jan 18, 2006, 10:50 AM

Where'd you get them?

http://icespiders.com/

Icenutter · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 20, 2006, 11:32 AM »

I bought a pair of the HT Enterprises cleats this year. Not the ones that are rubber and you stretch around the back. They look like the korkers, but have small hex head screws that can be replaced. Compared to the korkers they were a bargin at $19.99.

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Author Topic: Ice Cleat Suggestions? (Read 10148 times)

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