what is this object called ??

yogi_brrr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrM93o7h0u0


What is the name of that thing he has attached to his shoe ? And how robust do you think it is ?


Many thanks !

teddysmum

The link calls them ice snow spikes.


Aldi sell something similar (fewer spikes) for about £2. I bought my husband some last year and he said they were very useful.

Ectophile

It looks rather like what Wickes call a "mending plate" http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Mending-Plate-50x100mm-MP24/p/215033

EssexExile

It's a joint connector used for joining wood, on roof trusses etc. I would've thought the proper things are probably cheaper & more durable.

thescouselander

That looks like a nail plate for connecting wooden beams to me.


http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/construction-timber-connection-nail-plate_446012816.html

yogi_brrr

Aha ! Thanks all !
I tried YakTrax last Saturday for a walk in the hills but they fell apart after a few miles. I'm now thinking of just attaching Hex screws to the soles of my walking boots.

themull1

On the news it said to put thick elastic bands around your boots for gripping. Don't knwo how effective this is!

Geodark

I bought some of the hex screw in ones for my fishing boots, makes walking on slippy rocks etc so much better!