Battleangel | Personal

After last year’s indecisiveness (Winter Boots part two | Microspikes Knockoffs) I decided to beat the rush by getting a pair of good traction devices well ahead of time this season.

I was on the fence for a while and couldn’t decide between the original Kahtoola Microspikes and the Icetrekkers Diamond Grip. I thought about getting both and I might just do that eventually, but since the Ebay seller wouldn’t combine shipping charges anyway I just didn’t see the point in jumping the gun. Also, the Diamond Grips are about ten pounds cheaper in comparison to the Microspikes. And perhaps a bit better suited to paved roads and normal conditions. One obvious downside of the Microspikes crampon system is that it feels better and lasts longer with a good deal of packed snow or ice.

I’m really looking forward to trying them out when the time comes. Hopefully they will be the solution I’ve been looking for all this time.

I will also look into long-time care. The rubber is probably fine as long as it is stored in a cool and dark place. Metal and road salt is another matter though. I guess washing it in the sink once in awhile should be fine. Or should one perhaps go straight for the lithium grease? I will be stocking up on that stuff for the snow blower anyway.