yak trax snapping

[PDubs/NH]

I like Yak trax  for using as creepers, but the thin rubber strands snap... I snapper a pair this weekend streching over my pack boots, and my wife who uses them for running int he winter has snapped them just putting them over women's running shoes....

I looked at some Ice Trekker Diamonds at Dicks that only have a thick rubber upper strap, all the thin straps are actual chain... but they are $40...

I've also seen recommendations for Stabilicers but those seem to be $40+ as well...


Anyone have any other personal suggestions, or tips for not continuing to ruin Yaks??

[burgerunh]

All I can say is mine are at least 5 years old yak trax and I have never had a problem with them.  I think mine are the pro model.

[NHGunowner]

I have several different types of ice cleats. The yaktrax are decent, I haven't broke any yet. They are the only ones could find to fit my 5 year old. The rubber HT ones aren't too great, thick rubber but most have torn on me by now. I just bought some frabil ones, similar to the HT's but the bottom has stud pins instead of teeth. They go all the way back to the heel vs the teeth that are just in front.
My favorite for long days on glare ice is the hodgon gladiator sandals. Medieval looking *****s. A fully studed plastic sandal that straps on your boot. Elevates you off the cold ice too. Expensive. Ill have those on this weekend. The rest available for loan to my less prepared friends

[St.Croix]

You may want to try getting a larger size yak? I've had no problems with my pro's.

[GraniteStateJoe]

I like Yak trax  for using as creepers, but the thin rubber strands snap... I snapper a pair this weekend streching over my pack boots, and my wife who uses them for running int he winter has snapped them just putting them over women's running shoes....

I looked at some Ice Trekker Diamonds at Dicks that only have a thick rubber upper strap, all the thin straps are actual chain... but they are $40...

I've also seen recommendations for Stabilicers but those seem to be $40+ as well...


Anyone have any other personal suggestions, or tips for not continuing to ruin Yaks??

I have been using the kahtoola micro spikes and they are great!

[St.Croix]

I checked those out too, they look pretty sick!

[PoolGuy]

I have stabilizers, the older ones use to lose screws now an then, having to buy a bag of extra screws, I bought my son and wife a pair for xmas, theirs have a nut molded into the rubber...they are awesome...I didn't mind paying the money for them.  They keep me glued to the ice...

[nhdeadhead]

I have been using the kahtoola micro spikes and they are great!

x2

A little on the pricey side but they are no doubt some serious cleats.

[fsh4fun]

i been using the yaktrax xtr's for 2 years and love them bit pricey but work well

https://www.yaktrax.com/product/xtr

[GraniteStateJoe]

x2

A little on the pricey side but they are no doubt some serious cleats.

The are a little noisey since they are toothy I walked up to a tip up the other day and my flag popped with a pickeral...

[Altonbayer]

x2

A little on the pricey side but they are no doubt some serious cleats.

Ebay has them for 35 free shipping too.  For the same item on amazon or at EMS they run over 50.

[Silver Scotty]

The ice trekkers are awesome.  Just aggressive enough and don't tear up the shack's floor!

[Grumpyoldman]

...Anyone have any other personal suggestions, or tips for not continuing to ruin Yaks??...

I went through three pair of Yak Traks, four pair of the galoshes pullover the boot style, and finally bought a sandal type ice cleat - Stabilicers.  The screws need replacing now and then, and they cost more, but they're built to last. 

[JRFlatlander]

The ice trekkers are awesome.  Just aggressive enough and don't tear up the shack's floor!

Just bought a pair Friday and tried them out this weekend.  Tuff bullet to drop the 40 bucks on them but I was happy I did.   I liked them a lot more than the cheaper ones.  Much more comfortable and just the right amount of traction.  Easy on and off, hopefully they last.  Some guy named Jamie at Dover marine recommended them.... cant go wrong with any advise from someone named Jamie

[whitewing]

If you are concerned about cost $40 - $60 bucks depending on model and style - ask youself this question - what's the cost - both $ wise and lifestyle wise if you take a flounder on the ice - and your pals hear - Help I've fallen and I can't get up! ice is unforgiving!