Kako IceTrekkers Diamond Grips
I will be comparing Kako IceTrekkers Diamond Grips to Yaktrax because they are closest in price, and I am familiar with Yaktrax.
First Thoughts
They came in a simple plastic bag with a product insert. The Diamond Grips are much beefier than Yaktrax. By design no rubber parts are underfoot. Wielded chains attach the rubber to wire loops holding the metal “diamonds”. Diamond Grips are bit heavier (12oz vs 8oz) then Yaktrax at but one would expect them to be and worth the weight for the added durability.
Putting them on
Diamond Grips have no left or right pair so no need to keep track. They slip on just like Yaktrax. The rubber is a bit stronger so a little more pull is required. The easiest way to put them on is to slip your toe Read more »
Yaktrax Pro
I have had my Yaktrax Pros for a couple of years now and love them… I have used them on everything from deep powder to crossing a frozen lake. They really grip!
First Thoughts
When you open the package, they seem flimsy, it is a rubber web with some thin metal coils around parts of the rubber. They are kind of flimsy. The coils take some abuse. I have used them on ice-patched pavement and haven’t bent or flattened the coils. I can see how the rubber could break, although this has not happened to me.
Putting them on
They do have a left, a right pair, and a toe and heal side so some thought is required in putting them on. They are pretty easy to get on, just slip your toe in the toe side and pull the heal of the yak over your boot or shoe heals. Some adjustments of the sides are needed, and then tighten the Velcro strap over the top of your foot. The strap is what make the pros differ from the regular Yaktrax, and the strap is a big help original Yaktrax are known to slip off shoes easily so don’t skimp, Read more »
photo by M.Prinke
Now that the cold is here it has got me thinking about snowshoeing. When you go to the store looking for snowshoes they come in every size, color, and style you can imagine. I hope I can help you leave the store with a pair that will work for you…
How snowshoes work
Snowshoes allow you to walk on top of snow by spreading your weight over a bigger surface area. This will allow you to hike, run and climb even in the deepest powder you can find. The general rule of thumb is the heaver the person or the drier the snow requires a larger snowshoe.
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gear, review | Husky Hiker - Jim Bradley | 
2/13/2011 8:59 PM | 
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