Keep From Slipping on Ice | Consumer Reports
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- Slipping on ice is no fun. You can break bones, suffer a concussion, or worse. Simple devices fit over your boots and promise better traction. We show which does the best job.
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this is so freaking helpful. i don't have to worry about fake amazon reviews
This is why you shouldn't focus on 5 star reviews, sadly. Get products that have a lot of 4 star reviews and very little 1-2 star reviews(a lot of times it's just user error anyways, or sometimes uncommon defects). Companies that push for the best fake reviews are obviously going to push more for 5 stars compared to 4, and at the same time, it makes sense to be happy with 4 because nothing is completely perfect in all aspects anyway.
I use the Stableicer Maxx. They are more expensive than what he says in this video but I would not get any lesser product. An unmentioned benefit is that you can replace the cleats. This morning I was walking on a paved trail covered by solid ice with no problems. I also like how they fit on my boots. I wear size 12 and thought I should get the larger size (X-Large) but had to exchange them for the Large. Their size chart is accurate. It will adjust to a smaller shoe but if you get it too large the edges stick out and that can be a tripping hazard.
I LIVE ALASKA AND IIIICCCEEEEE HERE...and this is the ONLY video on UA-cam that we straight to the point and compared the product I'm actually looking for. 👍👍👍
Great I bought the crappiest ones. Brain injury here I come
the_king_n_every_crowd I’ve had yak tracks for two years now, and they have perform flawlessly. You’re good.
I’ve had great success with yak tracks.
God speed sir. Hope your not crappin your pants from that inevitable fall!
We've use Stabilicers for years and they are great, but the screws on the bottom will wear down and become smooth and have less traction. Also, they occasionally pop off. But...they have very inexpensive replacement screws, about $3 a pack, and you can get your Stabilicers are as good as new! We hike a lot on trails and mountains and use MicroSpikes for where there's snow and ice. They work great on both, but are less comfortable if you're walking on only flatter surfaces with ice such as roads or sidewalks.
How cool of them to provide replacement screws instead of making you buy a whole new set of cleats. That's good to know!
Human mind is funny... Looking through eBay i couldn't really see why one design would be better than the others, they are all quite similar. But the second he said the 'Stablicers' I instantly saw the design difference and why they work better. First, the others are all basically the same, it seems they focused on the straps keeping them on and didn't innovate the spikes. The way they are all similar is the spikes are distributed in the centers or center area of foot. The stabilicers put them around the outer edge, which makes complete sense because that's where you shift your weight to stay upright, all the time, even standing on grass. That also means your shifting your weight away from the center of your foot, so with the others you would be lifting them of the ground a bit or at least not putting weight on the spikes. They would even create height so the edge of your foot would have further to go, exaggerating the effect. And all spikes will wear down so the fact they make them replaceable and available is a deal maker if it wasn't done already. Tx for that little tidbit. I'm ordering now. haha.
Peace
@@blackopal3138 how are they doing now, five years later? Still a good buy?
intro about how slipping on ice can alter your life for ever... rest of video is guy standing in icy inclines and running on ice with no helmet...
lol
In the mid 1990s, I had "Ice Joggers" that had 6 replaceable carbide spikes on each foot. That is 4 under the forefoot, and 2 under the heel. They worked well. One day in a home improvement store, I saw a similar product for $3 / pair. They had metal spikes, which seemed to be malleable: They quickly got mashed down, with considerable loss of ice penetrating ability.
I now understand why this report has so many likes.
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It was blunt and to the point.
It's Consumer Reports, my consumer bible for the last 43 years. They just simply do everything right.
What amazes me more isn't how Bernie devised all these tests, it's that he's doing all this *without a helmet* .
This just names a winner for people wanting to not slip in an ice skating rink. In reality, not all ice is so flat, and I think the other products tested would do better in those conditions.
the last pair of cleets are a life saver during the ice fishing season, I don't know how many times I've fell running towards my tip-up
I have a pair of the Stabilicers Maxx that I wear over Pac boots. True, they grip very well. But keeping them fastened to my boots is a real P.I.T.A. No matter how tightly I fasten the velcro straps they still slip off. Maybe some kind of flexible elastic strap between the heel and toe running along the sides might keep enough tension on the straps to keep them from slipping?
He needs a helmet. Those stabilicers though are impressive.
When you get older it’s even more important.
Light skiff of snow hides the puddles of ice. There’s nothing more treacherous because everything seems pretty good until you hit the puddles. Impossible to not fall and very easy to get serious injuries.
I have ALL of these plus traction devices. BTW Ice Trekkers Diamonds are $34.99 at Walmart, same price as last year. I have tried even more brands. The worst was Icebug shoes and extra grippers. Cute and deadly. The second Yak Trax and also the "Pro Version" You will slide on anything but carpet. Stabilicers are #1 for me. I live in Alaska and I walk pretty much everywhere. 2nd would be a cheap but really worthwhile - "Sure Grip". Its at Walmarts pretty much up north. XL is the largest size in Stabilizers and I can not get it over Mukluks or Baffin Boots but every other boot, yeah. I wear an 11 so its a tight XL despite their "guide". Very durable material. Did not rust like Diamond Trekkers - which also have broken on me many times! Their plasticy rubbery stuff was a lot less prone to falling apart than DuraGrip which smelled like a tire.
Thank you for your summarized reviews. We need more people like you in this world. ✊🏽
I'm curious as to how easy it is to walk on sidewalks or roads that don't have ice. Sometimes spots can be clear while others icy.
I've been suspicious of YakTrax for years. It looks like the metal coils don't have the ability to penetrate ice, and can make a sliding surface against ice. I suspect the design is more suitable for use on snow without ice.
I've used yaktrax among other ice cleats and the stabilicers really are the best that I have come across so far. I love that you can get replacement cleats too.
@Old Iron Most people wear sneakers unless doing some specific activity in deep snow. Running in boots sounds awful.
Had yak trax pro for 12 years they finally broke 12 years though is well worth the 20 dollars
Need a review for them on normal ground also, like tarmac/concrete without ice. Might not be any good if its not icy everywhere on a walkout.
I glued strips of 60 grit wet sandpaper on the soles of my shoes. but we dont have ice in SoCal, so I use them for creek walking while rockhounding. They work great!
The ultimate traction device is staying indoors. That is what I tell my 85+ year old parents.
this is incredibly helpful information, thank you for testing it out. my parents are going to new zealand during the winter and we haven't been able to find any anti slip waterproof boots here in australia, since it never snows in my state.
I use the chain ones because I can take them off quickly once inside my destination (grocery/bank etc). I have worn them into stores but they can be hard on linoleum floors. I keep them in a zip bag in my pocket. I had tried the spring ones, but those really slide on floors, and when one breaks it catches on everything. The last one shown would be great when working around the farm.
Hi! I'm going on vacations to a really cold city and I want to buy a microspikes to put on my boots... Do you think it's ok for the city (that will probably have ice on the strets)? Thanks!
test performance on the ice then step on tile on concrete with the cleats on.
I’ve had yaktrax for two years, and they work perfectly. I don’t see how he slid so much because I can easily run in mine. Never even close to slipping. I’d be afraid the others would scratch my floors no matter how careful I was.
I bought the Stabilicers Maxx 2 for a friend for Christmas, and bought the Stabilicers Hike XP for myself. I already own the Stabilicers Run. All of them are excellent, but the Maxx 2 have the most grip because of the extra cleats.
im always glad when the most expensive option is also the best.
I have Yak Trax but a different model from those. Mine don't have coiled wires like that: they have little triangles that point down and out when you have them on. They work quite well.
WRONG PRICE! Not $34.00. On Amazon the Stabilicers cost $102.41. Ouch! The Stabilicers Maxx 2 are $49.67. Much more expensive than stated.
I live on the side of a mountain, they all work fine on flat ice, but in any other situation they pretty much suck.
Learn to walk on ice unless of course it's sloping. Lower your body by bending the knees. Keep centered over your feet. Take short steps and slide each foot instead of lifting them. Go slow. It's better to lean forward slightly as leaning back is a sure way to fall backwards. Put your hands in front of you.
Also. If using traction devices you can stomp each foot to dig the cleats into the ice. Unless there cheap yaktracks.
outerstar for he win.. That style of cleat is amazing...
Wow, brilliant video, thank you! Stabilicers Maxx was the best!
I really need a set of them last ones. Muscular dystrophy at my age and Ice doesn't match. I could severely injure myself if I slipped now. I'm trapped in my house until the ice & snow melts enough.
Due north are the best. Replaceable spikes and your good to go
Yeah, those last ones don't cost $35. None of them do. And most only last a year or two unless you're very careful what you walk on. Also, these won't work well on snow and ice. You need serious spikes for that.
He's running with hands in his pockets without a lid? Hmmm I think he fell at least once already
Needed when operating snow blower on snow/ice covered driveway
Stabilizers Maxx is $64.00
Nice invention
Very helpful thank you on the website it’s about $65 but still worth it Hopefully
"There is no such thing as bad weather, just poor choices in clothing." -- Scandinavian proverb.
Don't try to walk on ice with inappropriate footwear.
Ty you're a hero
I use the microspikes for hiking on ice in the mountains
Or you can move to a better climate.
Jesus walked on water , Bernie ran on Ice !
you need to test Kickspike Boots
I paid @ $65 on amazon
She was wearing high heels...but we won't talk about that
Wear a helmet, walking is more dangerous than cycling.
Right test it on wet ice 😆 lol
Marvelous
Need this
I have been using Yaktrax for years and not slipped at all on the ice, yet it has a bad review?
Can't beat logger boots with all the spikes!
N'est pa - wrong. lol I love wearing my loggers with inner booties, because they are warm and dry but they are absolutely TERRIBLE on ice.... so I'm not really sure what you're talking about. haha
Woah thank goodness I watched this I was about to buy crappy trax
Does this works on slopped and wet concreate or tiles?
So brave
wear Kickspike and never slip again!
Shouldn't he be wearing a helmet while testing the limits of these devices?
Do these perform the same for slippery rocks with moss?
Hey! Did you get an answer for this? I’m desperate to know
poor hockey rink
Even those shitty 34.00 dollar ones are useless when the little ridge wears off the screws .
Bernie needs to wear a helmet. This is a video about safety devices.
What about melting the ice? #feelthebern
This video sucks ive had those yak tracks for years they arent meant for ice rinks but i have walked on frozen lakes ice on side walks and driveways is no problem when it snows i wont leave the house without them
I have recently compared the Yaktrax Pro with the Stabilicers Run and the Stabilicers Maxx2. After it rained and froze then snowed 2 inches on top of it. The Yaktrax Pros were a huge disappointment as I have heard good things about them. On the glare ice traction wasn't good. The Stabilicers Run were much better and the Stabilicers Maxx2 were unstoppable. Also I have seen the Yaktrax with the thin rubber under the coil break.
@@Wigglythegreat2 had the pros on the same shoes for 12 years finally did break .... 12 years though that's a win for me ordered a brand new pair
Those Yacktrax are pure garbage. Bought skme at REI and returned tnem. Downright Dangerous
ok, but how do these things feel when you're not on an icy patch of the sidewalk??
Seems like I have the 2nd best
Lady a little slip won't ruin your life
I don't agree with this. I have those built into my work boots and still slide as well as have a couple concussions.
good video, but the man... he should of worn a helmet
Just wear pantyhose over your sneakers and I promise you you will not slide or slipped on water or ice
Stabilicers max $34.
Because i get survival when i fell so hard on my back head haaaa
too bad winter is over
maybe where you live.
+rimwydas44 Over? for who? In Minnesota winter often times goes through early April.
+rimwydas44 Over? We've still got a couple months left in New England!
Winter is coming.
@@patty109109 Jon Snow?