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Kahtoola, Inc.
Flagstaff, Arizona
(866) 330-8030
info@kahtoola.com

“Regarding the Kahtoola® Traction System, I’ve used a number of different crampon systems over the years, and without question the Kahtoolas are the easiest and fastest pair to put on our shoes! They fit securely to our Salomon Racing shoes (lightweight running shoes) and the flexible bridge under foot enables them to stay securely attached…The Kahtoola traction system is a must for adventure racers and serious outdoor enthusiasts looking for an edge in technology!”

“A couple of my teammates in Eco-Challenge New Zealand used Kahtoola Crampons because Ian Adamson suggested them. The first thing I noticed was how small they folded down. They could just put their crampons in the side pocket of their Salomon packs. At just slightly under 19 oz, they are also one of the lightest crampons. I tested them out shortly after the Eco race. There are a couple of things that really set the Kahtoola® crampons apart from all the other crampons on the market and make them better for adventure racing. First off all, the extender bar between the toe and the heel piece is a double-layer leaf-spring. Kahtoola’s extender bar flexes with your footwear, which is absolutely critical if you are using your crampons on a trail running shoe or light hiker as most adventure racers do. The other design element is that 3/4-inch spikes reduce snagging, ankle twisting, and snow packing between spikes. All of this enables you to travel faster while still providing you plenty of traction. While testing the Kahtoolas in the deep snow in the Wasatch Mountains, I found them to be very agile while still giving surprising traction. Kathoolas seem to ball up less and where very easy to get on and off. On both my trail runners and light boots, they worked fantastic and adjusted for length quickly and with no tools. They come with a very nice cordura tote sack to boot! The bad: Because they are made out of aluminum alloy, they are not as durable as hardened steel crampons. The bottom line: The best crampons for speed and compactness!”

—Michael Johnson for Team ARgear.com

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