I have been thinking about trying this product down at the canal this season. A friend of mine discovered these and bought a couple of cases of them to share with our iceboat club (
New England Ice Yacht Association Web Page) this past winter so I bought a pair.
Traditionally I use the stableicers for iceboating but you have to replace the studs at least once a season as we regularly walk back and forth from pavement to ice setting up.
Initial testing of these have proven positive for our usage. I am not sure how they would work out for surfcasting or canal use but since I already own a pair it won't hurt to try.
Thought I would share the info as they are easy on and off and reasonably priced. I think the retail we paid was around $45.00 a pair. We used the diamond grip variation.
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