2006Operating forum
Footwear traction solutions for operating camera equipment on ice
20 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Metal-spiked golf shoes remain available from professional suppliers and provide good traction on ice
- Aftermarket traction devices that clamp onto regular footwear offer a practical alternative to specialized shoes
- Stabilicers brand cleats are effective for ice work and available at outdoor retailers for under forty dollars
- Icers brand cleats, made in Canada, provide superior traction compared to lighter-duty alternatives like YakTrax
- The Stabilicers Deluxe model closely resembles the Icer design and may have compatible removable cleats
- Hex head screws installed into shoe soles can create improvised ice traction
- Operating with camera equipment on ice presents challenges beyond footwear, including spatial disorientation during rotations and maintaining orientation on featureless surfaces
Depends on
- YakTrax were reported as insufficiently durable for professional camera work on ice
- The Stabilicers extra toe strap may slow application and removal without significant practical benefit
- Discussion reflects information and products available in 2006, with some product availability and designs likely changed since then
- The ice work described was limited to slow-speed shots without running or rapid movement