falling on ice

[chuck172]

How's everyone handling the ice problems. My wife just took another fall. Patches of Ice walking out the door to our vehicles are bad.

 

[LouNY]

Ice melt, sand, or I just ordered these Saturday, we will see.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KQV154V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[jbrumberg]

Around 2 weeks ago I experienced a part failure on one of the crampons that I was wearing while walking on ice which caused a fall resulting in a trip to the ER the next morning, a fractured/displaced patella, 6 weeks in a knee immobilizer, and months of anticipated PT. By the time I am waling outside again it will be Spring or at least Mud Season.

 

[RNeumann]

I use the ice spikes that attach to your shoes with rubber straps. Same as the mail carriers use.

STABILicers Walk Traction Ice Cleat and Tread for Snow, Ice, Attaches Over Shoes/Boots for Everyday Safety in Winter, Outdoor, Slippery Terrain https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3SZ64G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_l8guCbBVK0E60

 

[LouNY]

Around 2 weeks ago I experienced a part failure on one of the crampons that I was wearing while walking on ice which caused a fall resulting in a trip to the ER the next morning, a fractured/displaced patella, 6 weeks in a knee immobilizer, and months of anticipated PT. By the time I am waling outside again it will be Spring or at least Mud Season.

I recall that you had a failure on yours, I am thinking that yours were the aggressive ones with the steel cleats?
The ones I ordered only have some small studs, I'm hoping that they work adequately and allow me to have them on in the tractor cab,
while still providing some grip improvement.
Lou

 

[jbrumberg]

Lou- Yes they had/have an aggressive design and stainless steel cleats

PSA: Stay away or inspect these ice cleats carefully before using: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...4df-15aac5223b10&pf_rd_r=TYKCT3DD0Q2ERV29SBWA

The newer, upgraded crampons has a crosspiece, a stainless steel wire the ran across the toe box area seen in my picture. That piece failed catching the other boot

 

[dalola]

We do a lot of winter hiking, quality ice cleats are a must. Typically, you get what you pay for. Don't cheap out.

These are fantastic, I've beat mine to death, and they continue to impress.

Trail Crampon Ultra | Footwear Traction for Winter Activities - HillsoundUSA

Here's a couple pix from last weekend.

 

[jbrumberg]

dalola- Those cleats are of a similar design and hopefully heavier duty than the ones I purchased. Yours also have that crosspiece in the front. I'd keep my eye on that wire.

Thanks for the link.

 

[LouNY]

I was surprised that most of the ads for the various traction adders were shown on athletic type shoes not work boots.
I'm hoping that the ones I ordered fit boots, I have heck finding stuff to fit my hands and feet (14eeee or 15eee) it can be quite aggravating at times.

Good luck with your recovery from your fall, I worry about my replacement knee walking on rough ground and soft ground and all the climbing and twisting getting in and out of the tractors. But so far so good, the worst is actually having to get up off a creeper or if I have to crawl under something, getting back up as it is quite uncomfortable to kneel on it.
Lou

 

[dalola]

dalola- Those cleats are of a similar design and hopefully heavier duty than the ones I purchased. Yours also have that crosspiece in the front. I'd keep my eye on that wire.

Thanks for the link.

Absolutely! Inspections are done before & after hikes. Some of the places we hike, a failure could be life threatening.

After countless miles & years, they are still unchanged. I literally trust my life to these things!