Spikes question

[RobRainford]

Ive been looking at either buying a new set of spikes and selling my current ones which are alloy bashlins, I was thinking of going over to aluminium distels or carbon fibres, whilst checking prices I saw the bashlin Velcro pads, would these be the better option, also they are a lot cheaper.

 

I've tried the carbon spikes and found them very comfy, although I am yet to have a go of a set of Velcro straps. Any reviews?

[Taupotreeman]

I've got the carbons with the velcro top pads. I get on just fine with them as I don't usually have the top pads that tight anyway. The bottom leather straps are a bit of a pain in the harris but only because I have to haul on them to get from the hole that just that bit too loose to the hole that's just right. I actually think the velcro pads are more comfy than my old leather ones. Like spiking in slippers too.

[atree]

Well i hate the velcro pads.Leather straps do me fine.

[Taupotreeman]

Well you would just to be awkward Adam

[atree]

Well you would just to be awkward Adam

 

[skyhuck]

I've got the carbons with the velcro top pads. I get on just fine with them as I don't usually have the top pads that tight anyway. The bottom leather straps are a bit of a pain in the harris but only because I have to haul on them to get from the hole that just that bit too loose to the hole that's just right. I actually think the velcro pads are more comfy than my old leather ones. Like spiking in slippers too.

 

Totally agree!!!

 

The velcro is far better than the old leather straps, I like the top nice and tight and the bottom one not too tight, I hate the feeling of having my foot strapped to tightly.

Edited January 20, 2012 by skyhuck
adding the word "not"

[Ian C]

Totally agree!!!

 

The velcro is far better than the old leather straps, I like the top nice and tight and the bottom one not too tight, I hate the feeling of having my foot strapped to tightly.

 

:confused1:so do you like them nice and tight or not???

Edited January 20, 2012 by skyhuck
:0p

[RobRainford]

I do prefer the Velcro ability, I hate doing the straps on my legs, to get them comfy they have to be tight.

 

I'm very tempted for either of the geckos.

 

How much would a pair of ali bashlins in good condition be worth?

[skyhuck]

I do prefer the Velcro ability, I hate doing the straps on my legs, to get them comfy they have to be tight.

 

I'm very tempted for either of the geckos.

 

How much would a pair of ali bashlins in good condition be worth?

 

 

Put them on Arbtrader and find out

[Adam Bourne]

carbon all the way, and leather straps for me to, tried the velcro ones out and to be honest i just could not get them tight enough......

 

saying that i used to own a pair of alloy bashlins with double top pads and they were very comfy.