Do these work on very steep, slippery descents? I need grip on descents that will be either loose slippery gravel, or mud if it has rained.
115844
I think they would work for that, because they have deep spikes and because they are fastened on firmly.
115845
i have used the micro spikes on ice and snow and they worked beautifully. I would expect them to work the same under the conditions you describe as long as the gravel and or mud has a firm base under it. If it is deep with no base i don't think anything would work.
115846
I would day "NO." They work on ice and snow. Other surfaces not so well in my experience.
115847
I have used them on ice/mud/gravel mix and they should be fine for mud/gravel only. You can also try shoes that have a Five Ten Stealth (sticky) Rubber sole. I have used some from the Five Ten company that are great on stream crossings, mix of snow/rain/mud/gravel while hiking.
115848
They are not climbing crampons, but do attach firmly to your boot. They worked very well in icy/muddy conditions, throw in loose gravel you have an added difficulty, but these are the best I have found.
115849
In Hawai`i on the island of O`ahu there are probably at least 100 hikers that use these and NOT for ice or snow. They work great on slopes w/mud or dry dirt. They also grip on wet stream rocks. Here on O`ahu we've been using them for a few years. Note the company does not say they work on anything but ice or snow, but WE KNOW BETTER.
115850
I used them for ice and they worked great. I was totally confident I would not slip. I think they are made for ice.
115851
Used them hiking a 6 hr muddy trail on Oahu "Kuliouou" best thing I ever borrowed! Worked really well on mud; however, on "mushy mud parts" the chain did get sucked off and my friend saw it on the ground behind me. I used it over a low-top boot. My foot grip improved probably by 50% and felt more safe with these on.
648636
One of the features is larger wheels so they roll better so, yes, they should work ok on packed dirt. You should also have a choice of walker width for even better off road performance.
1013083
These tires certainly fit nicely on your first THREE requirements (primarily road, fast rolling, and strong :-) , but the tires do lack any meaningful tread pattern as they were not designed for off road or turf conditions. That said, as long as the dirt is packed down and dry, I have been able to occasionally hit the dirt, but of course don't push these in corners because lack of knobs.cheers, Joe T
619921
In my experience the tires are very durable, but they're also essentially slicks with no real gripping power. If the gravel is loose, traction on turns and hills could be a problem. Packed gravel or dirt should be fine... mud would be a problem, though.
198084
Slippery isn't the word that I'd use. They would certainly allow you to slide easier than say, cloth seats, but if you're right arm is going to be immobile, then these may not be for you (they tend to bunch up under your legs when you first get into the vehicle, requiring a bit of adjusting / maneuvering. The reason for this is that there is no attachment on the lower end, it just hangs there...I've thought that they could be improved with a bit of elastic or Velcro. At any rate, best of luck.
425178
I would say these would not work for your purpose. You won't definitely won't get a true bounce in spots as you dribble. Also if you were to take a dive or trip and fall, the grippers on top would tear your skin up something serious. I'd rather fall on smooth concrete or tar. YMMV, but as a basketball player myself, I know these wouldn't 'cut it' for me.
1335504
Honestly, I got them in the Spring and plan to use them this Fall/Winter in Idaho and Alaska. But they look better than previously owned crampons I've owned. Their primary function is ice (and that's what I'm using them for). I suppose if the mud/gravel wasn't too deep then they would work. But these are primarily for walking on icy trails or streets. Cheers!
2139225
No they don't. I was hesitant about that, but got them anyway. I use them in my outdoor rockers and I haven't had any problems so far with any slipping.
2216061
Wouldn't work on gravel, going down hills it may work well if its smooth top should be fine.
104239
Hey Brian. The grips are not smooth on the outside. They are strong, porous foam that is grippy. Smooth would feel slippery but these grips are definitely not smooth. Hope this helps you. Aloha
2174110
I haven't experienced any slipping on loose gravel. I've heard other users say they roughed up the surfaces a little (which happens after a couple uses anyway) to insured more grip. I still chock the other side tire just in case.
1018199
They have traction bars on them. And the angles are not steep. Unless they are completely wet, they're fine.
648633
Yes, the wheels are large enough so that they should work find on packed dirt. Gravel would be more difficult however
619920
They hold up fine on gravel but they are more loose when it comes to traction
1909957
I used them hiking on icy trails in Craftsbury Vermont, but trails were on fairly level ground, not mountainous. They worked well.
263919
hi I have a grizzly 660 and these tires dont really get me though mud. not enough tread on the tires
323404
I have yet to use these in Snow. I have used them on frozen ground and frozen mud, they worked fine. Ice is a challenge for any tire on any vehicle. You need chains for ice.