Author Topic: Best Ice Cleats? Which do you have? (Read 5027 times)

DANMAN · « **on:** Jan 24, 2021, 08:13 AM »

I have these that slip over my Sorel boot.....

IMO Marginally good as not many carbide pins.

Which do you own and find most effective on glaze ice?

fishercat · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 08:17 AM »

I think you will find a lot of folks use these. My top choice.

VTLakers · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 08:22 AM »

Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System

adkRoy · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 08:58 AM »

Khatoola micro spikes. Best traction system I've ever owned.

jcrow75 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 10:34 AM »

Stabilicers. It's like a sandal that fits over your boots. I use Mickeys and they fit over them very well.

hardwater diehard · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 10:54 AM »

# 1 Kahtoola's...There are some Amazon knock offs at some inexpensive process that members have said worked well ..I have a pair of Eagle Claw with Kahtoola type spikes as a back up ..but have not needed to do so. BPS/Cabelas I believe have them for $13.

zcm_82 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 10:59 AM »

I use Yaktrax chains. I hand haul everything, and never have traction issues on glare ice pulling my gear with the Yaks.

Dave R · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 11:17 AM »

Kahtoola micro spikes.

Winds-of-Thor · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 11:22 AM »

Ice Trekkers

meandcuznalfy · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 11:25 AM »

Been pretty happy with my celcius cleats, been using them 3 years now.

dkfry · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 11:59 AM »

I have Stabilicers (expensive ones) and what are now called the K&E Ice Chisel Boot Cleats. I use the K&E all the time now because they are easier to put on and take off.

jrjach75 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 01:49 PM »

Quote from: zcm_82 on Jan 24, 2021, 10:59 AM

I use Yaktrax chains. I hand haul everything, and never have traction issues on glare ice pulling my gear with the Yaks.

Same here, on my 3rd or 4th season with them. They outlasted the pair of boots I first had them on. Nice that you don't have to worry about taking them off to drive or walk on concrete

iceman260 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 02:25 PM »

Kahtoola micro spikes have had them a long time.

HWeber · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 24, 2021, 03:12 PM »

Ice racing screws

evobassfish · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 25, 2021, 09:19 AM »

Kathoola micro spikes. Best purchase I ever made for walking on ice. The cheap amazon knockoffs work good as Well. The difference that I see between the 2 are the knockoff ones dont have the reinforced rubber inserts like the kathoolas.

zcm_82 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 25, 2021, 09:31 AM »

Quote from: jrjach75 on Jan 24, 2021, 01:49 PM

Same here, on my 3rd or 4th season with them. They outlasted the pair of boots I first had them on. Nice that you don't have to worry about taking them off to drive or walk on concrete

I just leave them on my boots all the time, since the only thing I use my winter boots for are ice fishing. I'm on season 3 or 4 with the set I have, too. I think the hardest thing on them for lifespan is stretching them on and off the boots, so I'm hoping to get a few more seasons out of mine by not taking them off.

RStock521 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 25, 2021, 01:11 PM »

Another vote for Kahtoola's.

WALL E GATOR · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 25, 2021, 02:22 PM »

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BZHFA88/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I leave these on my Muck boots

kpd145 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 25, 2021, 02:34 PM »

Ive used a 20 dollar set off amazon for 2 seasons now. I have an extra set on the ice with me in case one breaks or someone else needs a set.

As others have said. Its the stretch of the rubber that gets a beating. Ive had one break where the metal loops to the rubber

kc_ · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 25, 2021, 03:29 PM »

I suggest you use what works best for you. Atleast use something.
Two years ago I said I will put them on when I get to my spot. That was too late. Fell and broke my elbow. Cleats are much cheaper.

pmaloney86 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 25, 2021, 03:45 PM »

Quote from: WALL E GATOR on Jan 25, 2021, 02:22 PM

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BZHFA88/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I leave these on my Muck boots

Thanks for this! I just ordered a new set. I have a pair similar to the micro spikes and they have good traction but I can't stand how loud they are on glare ice. If you are fishing shallow for pike or even trout I'd imagine they would severely impact the catching. I wear them bc they are better than nothing but I had forgot about this style.

fishnnut · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 25, 2021, 03:53 PM »

I love my Stabilicers. Easy off and on and no rubber parts to break. They grip on the ice better than anything I have tried I guess. They are about as durable also as a guy could ask for. Ice fishing is tough on equipment and I guess I’ve just really had good luck with these even after many years of use.

bigfoot86 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 25, 2021, 04:26 PM »

Kahtoola spikes, these things are awesome!

DANMAN · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 26, 2021, 09:47 AM »

Quote from: fishnnut on Jan 25, 2021, 03:53 PM

I love my Stabilicers. Easy off and on and no rubber parts to break. They grip on the ice better than anything I have tried I guess. They are about as durable also as a guy could ask for. Ice fishing is tough on equipment and I guess I’ve just really had good luck with these even after many years of use.

Are these the stablizers you are referring?

jbird68 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 27, 2021, 02:44 PM »

Been using the YakTrax XTR for the past few years. they work great but now I have the Cabela's Trans Alaskan Pac Boot. The XTR still work good but the rubber is stretching o much that they are cracking. Now, I' looking at the YakTrax Summit that have the BOA cable fastening system. Just not sure they will fit my boots.

Kevin23 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 27, 2021, 04:15 PM »

kahtoola microspikes. Will never own anything different. They are absolutely amazing, they have outshined everything I have seen when there is that 1/2" of powder snow on the ice.. the rest clog and slide everywhere, I run across the ice to get tipups. I have never once lost footing or slipped with them on, not in the 5 years I've used them. I walk on concrete (isnt comfortable) and they dont seem to dull. The only negative I can think to give would be that they are very loud, you arent sneaking up on anyone.

fishnnut · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 27, 2021, 04:52 PM »

DanMan no not those. They look almost like a hard rubber sandal with Velcro straps. They have replaceable screws in the bottom. The screw heads are kinda hollowed out and they grab great. A lot of postal workers,railroad workers use them. If you google ice stabilicers they can be found online.

bootstrap · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 27, 2021, 06:01 PM »

ive gone through kahtoola microspikes and stabilicers none of them last that well.

redzmvt · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 28, 2021, 01:37 PM »

Quote from: DANMAN on Jan 24, 2021, 08:13 AM

I have these that slip over my Sorel boot.....

IMO Marginally good as not many carbide pins.

Which do you own and find most effective on glaze ice?

I had a few pairs of those(Due North).Good on ice with no snow,but they do break easily when putting them on when cold.Tried the coil spring ones,but they clog with slush/snow.Took a spill and returned them.

Microspikes for me.Just make sure they fit snug with no slack in them.

DANMAN · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 28, 2021, 05:03 PM »

Quote from: fishnnut on Jan 27, 2021, 04:52 PM

DanMan no not those. They look almost like a hard rubber sandal with Velcro straps. They have replaceable screws in the bottom. The screw heads are kinda hollowed out and they grab great. A lot of postal workers,railroad workers use them. If you google ice stabilicers they can be found online.

Are these what you are referring?

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Author Topic: Best Ice Cleats? Which do you have? (Read 5027 times)