When I was a kid, a friend had a homemade set. He (or his dad) had heated a pair of triangular teeth from a hay mower red hot and bent down the sharp points about a centimetre. They had 2 holes at the base of the triangles which facilitated tying them securely to his boots with skate laces. We were amazed when he demonstrated them on the pond where we skated.
This is a perfect example of why my grandfather semi-retired and moved to Florida from the snowbelt, when he was still in his late 40s. Of course back then companies had actual retirement plans and pensions for their employees. A reward for years of good service… but that’s another story.
stairsteppublishing almost 3 years ago
Ben, you look uncomfortable and a bit tottery.
khmo almost 3 years ago
Microspikes for hiking, crampons for seep ice and lesser spikes for sidewalks.
ChessPirate almost 3 years ago
Oh, no, it’s Klopus!
John Wiley Premium Member almost 3 years ago
My pole gaffs would scare them to death.
spaceagesoul almost 3 years ago
Say no more, say no more!
Robert Craigs almost 3 years ago
When I was a kid, a friend had a homemade set. He (or his dad) had heated a pair of triangular teeth from a hay mower red hot and bent down the sharp points about a centimetre. They had 2 holes at the base of the triangles which facilitated tying them securely to his boots with skate laces. We were amazed when he demonstrated them on the pond where we skated.
David_J Premium Member almost 3 years ago
This is a perfect example of why my grandfather semi-retired and moved to Florida from the snowbelt, when he was still in his late 40s. Of course back then companies had actual retirement plans and pensions for their employees. A reward for years of good service… but that’s another story.
cuzinron47 almost 3 years ago
It’s probably that zombie look.
serenasakitty almost 3 years ago
Still beats slipping and falling on the ice.
sbwertz almost 3 years ago
I love Phoenix….70 here yesterday!