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 about 2 years ago
Ben, you look uncomfortable and a bit tottery.
khmo about 2 years ago
Microspikes for hiking, crampons for seep ice and lesser spikes for sidewalks.
ChessPirate about 2 years ago
Oh, no, it’s Klopus!
John Wiley Premium Member about 2 years ago
My pole gaffs would scare them to death.
spaceagesoul about 2 years ago
Say no more, say no more!
Robert Craigs about 2 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 about 2 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 about 2 years ago
It’s probably that zombie look.
serenasakitty about 2 years ago
Still beats slipping and falling on the ice.
sbwertz about 2 years ago
I love Phoenix….70 here yesterday!