Ice Claws Keep You On Your Feet During Winter Months
Meghan Young — January 15, 2011 — Art & Design
References: instructables & lifehacker
Old Man Winter usually manages to sweep us off our feet at least once during his season, and now you can fight back with these featured Ice Claws. A do-it-yourself project, this piece is essentially a removable cleat that attaches securely on your feet, so you can feel more secure when you walk.
Created by Instructables user KresimirPregernik, Ice Claws is cheap and easy to make. All you need is a T profile plate, 25mm steel screws and a strap.
Created by Instructables user KresimirPregernik, Ice Claws is cheap and easy to make. All you need is a T profile plate, 25mm steel screws and a strap.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Ice Cleats - There is a trend towards DIY ice cleats which allows individuals to remain upright and safe during the winter months while cutting down on costs.
2. Do-it-yourself Sports Accessories - The trend towards do-it-yourself sports accessories can tap into a consumer base that wants to customize and personalize their sports equipment while being low cost and accessible.
3. Inexpensive Do-it-yourself Materials - There is a trend towards using inexpensive do-it-yourself materials in various areas of life, including sports and safety equipment, which can provide new opportunities for innovation and growth.
Industry Implications
1. Sporting Goods - The sporting goods industry can take advantage of the growing trend of do-it-yourself sports accessories by providing easy-to-use kits and materials.
2. Safety Equipment - There is an opportunity to innovate in the safety equipment industry by creating new, customizable, and low-cost products such as DIY ice cleats.
3. DIY Retail - The trend towards using inexpensive do-it-yourself materials in various areas of life can drive growth in the DIY retail industry by expanding their selection to include more sports and safety gear.
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