Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.18 x 3.35 x 1.61 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.21 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
Item Weight | 0.45 Pounds |
Brand Name | FRABILL |
Model Name | 6579 |
Color | Multi |
Material | Blend |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Frabill |
Part Number | 6579 |
Model Year | 2015 |
Style | Ice Picks |
Included Components | FRABILL 6579 Ice Fishing Cleats |
Size | One Size |
Sport Type | Fishing |
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Size | One Size |
Sport | Fishing |
Style | Ice Picks |
Brand | FRABILL |
Material | Blend |
About this item
- Frabill | Trusted By Anglers Since 1938
- Ice picks help you climb out in the event of an emergency situation where you fall through the ice
- Designed to be worn | Simply hold one handle in each hand then put on your jacket or coat | Ice Picks will stay at the base of your sleeve to be easily within reach in the event of an emergency
- Retractable guard on each pick
- Cord stretches to 72 inches
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About Frabill
Success doesn’t just land in your lap. To truly master a skill, you need two things: preparation and repetition. Anglers generally don’t have a problem with the practice part. However, finding the right gear that performs when you need it is never a given. That’s where we come in.
Since 1938, Frabill has been trusted to position anglers for success. From bait management solutions, to ice shelters, to landing nets, we provide a robust collection of high-quality, performance-driven products to help you reach your fishing goals. Whether you’re seeking records or memories, we’re here to create experiences that are not just enjoyable, but truly unforgettable.
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ASIN | B004D1PUTS |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #50,046 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #6 in Ice Fishing Ice Spearing Equipment #2,704 in Snow Skiing Equipment |
Date First Available | October 14, 2011 |
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Customers like the quality, versatility, and safety of the traction cleat. They mention that it's well-made, holds up well, and works well on the ice. They say it'll make them feel safer and is well worth the added security. Customers are also happy with ease of use, and appearance. However, some customers are mixed on comfort and fit.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the traction cleats. They mention that they are very well made, hold up well, and are built heavy to last. The springs on the sleeves were strong enough to protect but loose enough to deploy the spikes. The cleets are secure, out of the way, but still within reach if needed. They provide reliable traction for two days of ice fishing. Customers are also pleased with the sheathing around the cleathers.
"they look like theyre well built....I hope to never need them hahahaha" Read more
"The shoe grippers fit perfectly on oversized snow boots and provided reliable traction for two days of ice fishing...." Read more
"These picks are super sturdy and functional...." Read more
"...The springs on the sleeves were strong enough to protect but loose enough to deploy the spikes." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the traction cleat. They say it works well on the ice, is easy to get on, and works perfectly in very icy conditions. The retractors work well, and the plastic guard over the spikes works well. They are great for ice fishing and are awesome for icing.
"...The plastic guard over the spikes worked well. Thankfully did not have to use the spikes.." Read more
"These picks are super sturdy and functional...." Read more
"Great for ice fishing. What else can I say, I hope I never have to use them." Read more
"If you want functional and not expensive, this is it. The covers over the spikes helped from catching on things. They worked great on the ice." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the safety of the traction cleat. They mention it's a good tool to have whenever one attempts to walk, it makes them feel safer, and it'll be well worth the added security. The cover is quite strong but allows for protection against accidental injuries. It's quick to use when needed, and is good for an emergency situation in ice fishing. Customers also say that the cleates are safe to carry because of the spring loaded safety covers.
"These units have protected points and still quick to use when needed. Grab and apply into ice and pull yourself up...." Read more
"...Used for safety while walking across ice. Hopefully they will help pull yourself back up onto ice. Hopefully I will never have to use them." Read more
"...while, fishing, skating, or snow shoeing, these give you a chance to save your own life...." Read more
"I hope never to need this, but fixed them to be safe and convenient to carry...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the traction cleat. They mention it's an affordable life-saving accessory that's worth the money. Some say it'll be a good purchase and a simple, cheap tool to have in case things go south.
"...This is a simple, cheap tool to have in case things go south.Just hope I can remember where I put them in February. LOL" Read more
"...Having these with you is cheap insurance. Loop them around your neck. You won't even know they are there until you need them...." Read more
"...From what I can tell though it's an affordable life saving accessory you should have on you all the time when on the ice." Read more
"Cost effective option for additional safety when out on the ice...." Read more
Customers find the traction cleats easy to use. They say it's a simple, cheap tool to have in case things go south. Customers also mention that the cleATS are easy to put on and take off, and the carrying strap is handy and unobtrusive.
"...This is a simple, cheap tool to have in case things go south.Just hope I can remember where I put them in February. LOL" Read more
"...But they seem easy to use. It's obviously more awkward than not wearing anything so keep that in mind. Do not wear them around your neck please!..." Read more
"...For one, the carrying strap is handy and unobtrusive...." Read more
"...They were comfortable and made it easy to want to have them while on the ice." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the traction cleat. They mention that it has a good design, and is cool. Some say that the picks are very sharp and the covers are good.
"...If you're ice fishing, you need to get once of those.Clever design, where the ice pick is actually hidden behind a retractable sleeve...." Read more
"...It's a good looking product." Read more
"...Nice set, get one!" Read more
"They look great and it seems like they'd work. The cord is long enough to wrap around my neck (and even go through my sleeves)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the traction cleat. Some mention that it hangs comfortably around their neck for easy and quick access, and the ridged handle makes it very comfortable to hold. However, others say that it's not comfortable, awkward to wear around theirneck, and hard to walk when you hit dry pavement.
"...For one, the carrying strap is handy and unobtrusive...." Read more
"...Not super comfortable, but they seem like they will operate well enough." Read more
"...They were comfortable and made it easy to want to have them while on the ice." Read more
"...The rubber ridged handle makes it very comfortable to hold...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the traction cleats. Some mention that the spikes are awesome fit in Eskimo bibs cleates, and fit well on their size 12 boots. They are easy take on and off, while others say that the springy lanyard is so short that it gets stuck up near their elbow. The stretch coiled cord is too short, and the cleATS are small and hard to fit their size 12.
"The shoe grippers fit perfectly on oversized snow boots and provided reliable traction for two days of ice fishing...." Read more
"...I just wish the cable was a little longer. The coiled cable between the handles is a little hard to stretch. Maybe it'll loosen up over time...." Read more
"...springs on the sleeves were strong enough to protect but loose enough to deploy the spikes." Read more
"...The springy lanyard is so short that they get stuck up near my elbow and would not be accessible in an emergency" Read more
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I do wish cord between units was 12 to 16 inches longer. It would have then received 5 stars
This is a simple, cheap tool to have in case things go south.
Just hope I can remember where I put them in February. LOL
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This breakthrough happened in December and I made a lot of dumb mistakes leading up to it. For one, it was really early in the morning and still dark, so no one would have seen me go down through the ice, especially 2 or 3 km into the lake. For two, I was alone. No one would come to my rescue if anything happened. It would all be up to me (and these picks). For three, it was too early in the season to be trying this. The ice was still too thin, but I saw that smooth inviting layer and no patches of water, so I couldn't help myself. I had skated on similar ice in past seasons and nothing happened, and the feeling of fresh natural ice under my feet is so euphoric, so why not? How wrong I was.
The lake is more long than round, and it starts out thin, kind of like a beer bottle. Maybe only 100 m from side to side at the top. This part always freezes first and has regular skaters even when the wider back half of the lake is thawing and the water beneath starts to show. I started here and things were going great. I was getting my ice legs back after a couple of months of inline skating. The ice looked and felt like the top of a pancake. It was singing a bit but that was to be expected from previous experience. I was only going to stop if I started to see actual cracks forming. This thought was another mistake.
After about 30 minutes skating at the top of the lake, I had a strong (but false) confidence. I wanted to explore the frozen water further. I had been skating with my phone camera out and the flashlight on, and I had not seen anything in the glossy ice to deter me. So I pressed on, with the ice singing louder and louder, echoing across the wide open lake between the hills. Maybe it was trying to scream at me to turn back before it was too late. I had been skating for another 20 minutes and gotten quite far into the lake. This is where the video comes in.
When I re-watch it, I can see that there was no time to turn back between the first sign of a crack and the ice breaking open to swallow me. My right leg went in first, and my left foot came up to try and catch my fall, but there was no solid footing to be had. The left leg went in too. It felt like I was falling in slow motion as the top half of my body followed into the chilly waters. I instinctively threw my phone (which was also my light) out onto the ice so that it wouldn't sink with me. I had not been swimming in probably 10 years, but immediately I was kicking to stop my descent and keep my head above water. I got lucky in that my head did not submerge. Maybe it was because I fell while gliding forwards instead of just dropping down, so I fell more horizontally than vertically.
The next thing I know, these picks are in my hands. I don't even remember grabbing them. I had them hanging around my neck outside of my coat. The cord was tied in with my hoodie strings, which is probably why I didn't lose them in the plunge. I had seen videos of what to do, but never actually tried to put it into action. I was so pumped full of adrenaline, and the ice at this part was so thin, that the first 4 or 5 stabs broke completely through the ice. My mind told me to keep trying, even if I have to break the ice like this all the way back to the shore. Every break provided more water to swim to hopefully thicker ice.
Finally, the strike lands. Another and another. My legs kicked me up and out while my arms pulled on the secured spikes. After getting out of the water, I continued striking and pulling my way across the ice, sliding on my belly like a penguin. My clothes had absorbed so much water, I was probably 20 pounds heavier. So I would have to be even more careful on this thin ice. I made my way to my phone light and looked for the white ice that I saw earlier. Once I found it, I stood up and cautiously skated to the shoreline. I then followed the shoreline back to the top of the lake, figuring that if I fell through again, it would only be knee deep. The ice's singing that was once beautiful was now eerie to listen to.
I managed to make it back to the dock without a second incident. It was a 5 minute run back to the car where I had a warm sleeping bag to strip into. It was then I saw all the cuts on my shins from the initial breakthrough, and the swelling of future bruises on my forearms from striking the picks through the ice until I could get a solid hold. But it beats being dead.