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For sure-footing on ice and snow, Kahtoola Inc's innovative, flexible traction system is designed to be used with any common footwear from trail running shoes or hiking boots to snow boots.

Kahtoola's 10-point gripping system is made from the strongest aluminum alloy and weighs only 19 ounces (540 g) per pair, making it the lightest 10-point system available. Straps and quick-release buckles make it easy to put the Kahtoola Traction System on any shoe.
 

Kahtoola expanded on the best crampon and snowshoe traction technology available, creating an extremely secure and comfortable product for outdoor enthusiasts, outdoor professionals, and anyone who wants a better grip on icy conditions. Ideal for winter walking, hiking, trail running, adventure racing, non-technical mountaineering, or even shoveling show!

No other product on the market offers the flexibility and versatility of the Kahtoola Traction System. A unique LeafSpring® extender bar and independent front and rear straps allow the system to flex naturally with any footwear. The extender bar is available in three different lengths and can be adjusted easily without tools. The folding heel support and collapsible design make for compact storage.

Kahtoola Updates

NOV 29, 2004

Ø      OR Winter Market Booth #235

Ø      Backcountry Base-camp at Brighton Ski Area on Jan 28^th

Ø      KTS-steel is backordered until Jan 3^rd, 2005 – Kahtoola will pay for ground shipping on backordered units

Ø      KTS featured in Dec. issue of Running Times Magazine holiday gift guide, page 39

Ø      Bert Hopp of Hopp Outdoors resigns as sales rep in the EastLakes region, conflict of interest with CAMP of Italy

NOV 22, 2004

Ø      KTS now includes only 2 LeafSpring® Extender Bars

Ø      KTS will be 'built' with the Med/Large E-bar and will include the Small E-bar in the box

Ø      Small E-bar covers (Men’s 4-9, Women’s 5-10)

Ø      Med/Large E-bar covers (Men’s 9-14, Women’s 10+)

Ø      KTS-steel model is upgraded with metal clips & rivets to attach the webbing to the toe-piece

AUG 12, 2004

Ø      KTS is now packaged in a box with all 3 LeafSpring® Extender Bars

Ø      Tote-sack is now offered as an accessory - $19.00 retail $9.50 wholesale (50% margin)

Ø      Kahtoola launches KTS-steel at OR Summer Market

Ø      Kahtoola hires Kristel Hayes to manage sales in the New England region

MAY 24, 2004

Ø      Kahtoola is awarded USA patent on KTS and LeafSpring® Extender Bar

Ø      Patent # 6,742,286

Ø      Warranty on KTS is increased to 3 Years

Ø      Warranty on LeafSpring® Extender Bar is increased to LIFETIME

Ø      KTS-alum is CE certified according to EN893 crampon standards