Can anyone recommend something for putting easily over the bottom of ski boots to make it easier to walk up/down icy paths. Ideally I want something easy to put on/off and which fits into a pocket. I have looked on the internet, but would be interested in hearing from someone who actually uses such aids - even if it is only to guide me what NOT to buy!
Many thanks.
Advice please - ski boot walking grips
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I use these too and agree 100% with Swingbeep's comments.
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Started by Jastem in Ski Hardware 27-Oct-2013 - 12 Replies
Jastem posted Oct-2013
Verbier_ski_bum
reply to 'Advice please - ski boot walking grips' posted Oct-2013
I keep my boots at the locker near the lifts as I hate walking in ski boots even on paths with no ice on them, but I saw in sport shops these things that looked like metal strings you pull over the soles of ski boots. Have no idea how effective they are though.
SwingBeep
reply to 'Advice please - ski boot walking grips' posted Oct-2013
I often have to walk considerable distances to get to the lifts so I use Cat Tracks. http://www.seirus.com/snow-sports-detail/104/?ltag=snow-sports-ByTag/hard-goods/ They make walking much easier and safer, but they are a bit of a PITA to put on. Punching holes in the tabs and attaching a piece of string makes putting them on much easier.
Don't forget to take a couple of plastic bags or your pockets will get wet and muddy.
Don't forget to take a couple of plastic bags or your pockets will get wet and muddy.
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Dave Mac
reply to 'Advice please - ski boot walking grips' posted Oct-2013
Lidls are offering, from Thursday 31st Oct, pairs of Shoe spikes, £5.99. In the photo, they are shown attached to a walking boot. They look to be a similar attachment to those of SwingBeeps.
Worth buying on spec at that price, or take your ski boot along and try!
Worth buying on spec at that price, or take your ski boot along and try!
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Ian Wickham
reply to 'Advice please - ski boot walking grips' posted Oct-2013
I try to keep walking in ski boots to a minimum, like VSB if accomodation is away from the lifts I rent a locker 8)
Bedrock barney
reply to 'Advice please - ski boot walking grips' posted Oct-2013
Ditto, hate walking in ski boots. 100m is about as far as I will tolerate.
slippy slidey snow......me likey!
Stevie999
reply to 'Advice please - ski boot walking grips' posted Oct-2013
Costco do 2 pairs of grips for about 12 quid. They are mostly rubber (although the grips are metal), so there is a fair chance they will fit around your boots. I use them on my snow boots when on ski trips, and they work a treat.
Hope this helps.
Steve.
Hope this helps.
Steve.
Billip1
reply to 'Advice please - ski boot walking grips' posted Oct-2013
SwingBeep wrote:...I use Cat Tracks. ... They make walking much easier and safer, but they are a bit of a PITA to put on. ...
I use these too and agree 100% with Swingbeep's comments.
Topic last updated on 07-November-2013 at 16:09