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Crampons, sometimes called spikes, microspikes, ice grippers or traction devices are an accessory worn over snow boots. Often they consist of a stretchy rubber ring that goes around your boot. This band holds on a set of chains and spikes to the sole of your boot. Depending on the brand and model, spike lengths vary. The most extreme version can be used for vertical ice climbing and the mildest version is great for walking on slippery city sidewalks.  For kicksledding, you want something in between. Medium sized spikes grip into packed snow and ice giving you more power for each...

  This guide will teach you everything there is to know about available accessories to improve your kicksledding ride! Snow Runners Our ESLA kicksleds come standard with regular snow runners. Snow runners are made of plastic and clip onto the steel runners on the kicksled. They are held on to the steel runners with a ziptie and by pressure. They are made of a lightweight plastic, they don't add much weight to your kicksled. Snow runners are the most important accessory you will want to get for riding the trails because they allow you to glide on packed snow. Without...