Kahtoola’s Winter Traction Devices

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Here is a table comparing the features of Kahtoola’s MICROspikes and line of hiking crampons:

  MICROspikes  K•10 Hiking Crampon KTS Aluminum KTS Steel
# of Points 12 10 10 10
Point Length 1.0 cm 1.9 cm 1.9 cm 2.5 cm
Front Points No No No No
Weight (Large/Reg) 408 g / 14.4 oz 608 g / 21.4 oz 540 g / 18.9 oz 662 g / 23.3 oz
Point Material 400 Series Stainless Steel 4130 Chromoly Steel 7075 Aircraft Aluminum 4130 Chromoly Steel
Harness Material Elastomer TBD TBD TBD
 Notes Design is very similar to Hillsound FreeStep6 crampons. I will post comparison photos soon. the lightest steel crampon on the market” “the lightest aluminum hiking crampons on the market” The most aggressive traction offered by Kahtoola
MSRP $64.95 $99.95 $149 $159