And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Made of alloy steel. But which alloy? I think that important for this style of crampon. The boot buttons have me wondering about the durability of that system. I think I'll stick with traditional.
A great thing if you have to walk on ice! (FWIW, I moved & left mine behind :-) But that looks like a lot of money for what you're getting, I'd shop around.
These are the absolute best traction devices I have ever used, by far. On the glare ice we get in parking lots, on trails, sidewalks, etc. (in AK), these give dependable traction with every step. They are expensive, yes-and worth it. And long-lasting, as well; I have three pairs, of different sizes for different footwear, that are all ten years old and working great. -JLM
I imagine the sound they make would get annoying pretty quickly.
ReplyDeleteEspecially on a hardwood floor....
DeleteRather hear that than bones snapping.
DeleteMade of alloy steel. But which alloy? I think that important for this style of crampon.
ReplyDeleteThe boot buttons have me wondering about the durability of that system.
I think I'll stick with traditional.
Or, at $50 a pop, they are intended for light use. Like a day hike.
ReplyDeleteavailable a lot cheaper and better at many places
ReplyDeleteA great thing if you have to walk on ice! (FWIW, I moved & left mine behind :-)
ReplyDeleteBut that looks like a lot of money for what you're getting, I'd shop around.
These are the absolute best traction devices I have ever used, by far. On the glare ice we get in parking lots, on trails, sidewalks, etc. (in AK), these give dependable traction with every step. They are expensive, yes-and worth it. And long-lasting, as well; I have three pairs, of different sizes for different footwear, that are all ten years old and working great.
ReplyDelete-JLM
Those are good.
ReplyDeleteBetter : Don't be around ice and snow.
This is why they don't sell many in Tahiti.
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