 Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine
The system is lightweight aluminum (20 oz.) with a versatile strap and support that adjusts to everything from running shoes to boots.
 December 2002 - Slip in the Snow No More - Winter traction systems for people
Hopefully Mother Nature is going to be good to us this season and bring on plenty of the white stuff. But lots of snow means lots of slipping and sliding. Luckily, there are a number of cool traction products available that will keep you gripping like glue when you're out and about outside.
...For more heavy-duty traction, Kahtoola’s Traction System provides excellent traction with a 10-point system of 3/4-inch-long spikes. The system is lightweight aluminum (20 oz.) with a versatile strap and support that adjusts to everything from running shoes to boots. A doubled stainless steel bar that connects the front section to the back allows shoes to flex naturally, so these crampons work well for all outdoor activities. They come with a handy canvas tote sack, too.
—Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine
A double-layered extension bar allows for easy sizing and adjustment and provides for spring and flexibility for natural foot motion.
January 2002 - Lightweight crampons
If you are in need of traction but flotation is not a concern, consider the new breed of easy-to-use lightweight carmpons to give you grip aplenty.
Kahtoola's Traction System weighs in at a mere 18 oz. pere pair. These heat-treated, anodized aluminum alloy short-toothed crampons are easy to fit onto a wide range of footwear without need for tools. A double-layered extension bar allows for easy sizing and adjustment and provides for spring and flexibility for natural foot motion. Kahtoola, which means "directly" in the Tibetan language, is found at www.kahtoola.com, or toll-free at 866-330-8030.
—Adam W. Chase
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