Will they work for shoveling snow on steep blacktop? Each shovelful leaves a thin slippery film that you stand on bracing for the next shovelful.
148366
I used them for shoveling and they lasted a whopping 4 uses on a steep incline. I have since purchased microspikes and the difference is huge.
148367
Hmmm...I couldn't say for sure but my gut says yes. The spikes are a decent size and they worked great for pushing a car uphill with no sliding (but we were in packed snow). I'd give them a whirl. If they don't work, Amazon has a decent return policy. Good luck. Be sure to post how it goes!
148368
Hi~ Speaking as a person who has not had ONE snowflake this entire season -& should have 5' in my yard now, I can give you last years' experience. You say 'STEEP BLACKTOP'. I can't endorse these or any other alleged gripping system because STEEP ICY BLACKTOP is so dangerous. It depends on you, your balancing style, how you move under that shovel and how you transfer your weight. Last year was ice-o-rama for two months. We all living on a slope. The people who wore stabilicers stayed upright. The one day that I did NOT wear mine, I took a bad fall. I leave for Maine in 2 weeks. My stabilicers are already packed. Just the words: steep blacktop,ice & shoveling' make me cringe! Good luck!
148369
Hi~ Speaking as a person who has not had ONE snowflake this entire season -& should have 5' in my yard now, I can give you last years' experience. You say 'STEEP BLACKTOP'. I can't endorse these or any other alleged gripping system because STEEP ICY BLACKTOP is so dangerous. It depends on you, your balancing style, how you move under that shovel and how you transfer your weight. Last year was ice-o-rama for two months. We all living on a slope. The people who wore stabilicers stayed upright. The one day that I did NOT wear mine, I took a bad fall. I leave for Maine in 2 weeks. My stabilicers are already packed. Just the words: steep blacktop,ice & shoveling' make me cringe! Good luck! Hi~ Speaking as a person who has not had ONE snowflake this entire season -& should have 5' in my yard now, I can give you last years' experience. You say 'STEEP BLACKTOP'. I can't endorse these or any other alleged gripping system because STEEP ICY BLACKTOP is so dangerous. It depends on you, your balancing style, how you move under that shovel and how you transfer your weight. Last year was ice-o-rama for two months. We all living on a slope. The people who wore stabilicers stayed upright. The one day that I did NOT wear mine, I took a bad fall. I leave for Maine in 2 weeks.... » Read More Hi~ Speaking as a person who has not had ONE snowflake this entire season -& should have 5' in my yard now, I can give you last years' experience. You say 'STEEP BLACKTOP'. I can't endorse these or any other alleged gripping system because STEEP ICY BLACKTOP is so dangerous. It depends on you, your balancing style, how you move under that shovel and how you transfer your weight. Last year was ice-o-rama for two months. We all living on a slope. The people who wore stabilicers stayed upright. The one day that I did NOT wear mine, I took a bad fall. I leave for Maine in 2 weeks. My stabilicers are already packed. Just the words: steep blacktop,ice & shoveling' make me cringe! Good luck! « Show Less
148370
Yes. I'm going to get one or two more for back ups. These are great !! I had a stroke 3 years ago that left me with a weak leg. Needless to say ice and snow petrified me not being sure footed. Now I shovel snow, use a snow blower and almost forget they are on. I tried others but they went in the trash. They are GREAT!!
148371
My Parents both use them for walking up and down snowy and icy steep blacktop and have told me that it is the best product they have used and that they feel stable on their feet. The heavy duty ones are a little more stable but these seem to do the job too.
148372
I think they would....I've walked on huge metal sheets covered in ice layer and had no issue... They grip very well and haven't had issues with them getting snow packed like with the coil style bottom tracks
148373
The stabilizers do a great job on ice and snow. When you wear them in on a hard floor you might keep in mind that you can slip.
449152
I can't imagine that they'd be great in sand. They have these little "spikes" on the bottom that are designed to work in hard-pack snow. They've never worked that well in loose snow for my car. I think to be good in sand they would need much longer traction devices on the bottom.
1890815
They would work great, just make sure to bevel your sliding edges, it would be just fine.
1600471
I am not sure if they would work in snow. My grandson took them home with him so I never saw them in action! He was very happy when he opened the box, though
972009
They dig right into the ice on the blacktop. I don't put them on until I'm ready to step outside. They could be very damaging to floors
1420771
worked fine on sheet ice on my driveway, can't say if it would work on black ice
1466221
Probably better than warm packy snow. Should work well. I am very eased with them
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.
229927
Yes they work outside in the cold, rain, snow etc. Mine are on my deck stairs outside and they have worked flawlessly all winter and it's been below freezing quite often. As for adhesive tape you should be fine. They aren't heavy and have plenty of flat surface on the backs to adhere to.
2087419
I would use them for garden tractors or a small quad. The snowmobile would would be to heavy and with snow and water make them heavy and slick. Go with the folding aluminum ones, you will be glad you did.
1420773
They are great on anything slippery, snow, ice, slimmy rocks, mud. They really work.
2051830
If your performance gets poor. It will not throw snow like it used to. It won't help pull machine along.
1721390
It could because this does not have wheels. It slides on the surface and is made of plastic. I don't think it would do any worse then a snow shovel.
1973129
I used them (2 pads)last year and they worked great, I suggest that when it starts snowing you turn them on and leave them on until the snow stops.
1343340
They work well on smooth surfaces inside and outside on parking lots. The brake keeps them from rolling down inclines while you are loading and unloading them from your vehicle. I would not recommend them for sand, gravel or dirt.
573008
He does not say what snow blower he is trying to put it on .They work on mtd the best. NO PROBLEM IF THE LEADING edge is gone. You might need a new scraper bar if the edge is gone.
71922
Depends upon the snow depth and weight. Light fluffy snow, ok, anything with water or weight in it, not so good. Overall, these snowblowers are better than shoveling, but you need to take small amounts at a time and be patient. They are not like the big gas powered machines.