Kent 435 Posted July 10, 2007 Someone else pointed this out on another forum, and I thought it might be of interest here... Same principle as "spiked shoes" -- i.e. aearate while mowing. http://www.gailcoinnovations.com/featured.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wilm169 1 Posted July 10, 2007 All I can say is OUCH!:OB)sm00 Would be nice ice studs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimDk 0 Posted July 10, 2007 Wow! I can't imagine those on my rocky old yard. I would not have any fillings left in my teeth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSchmit 52 Posted July 10, 2007 Simple "spikes" do a poor job of aeration. The only way to get any real benefit is from core aeration, even though it does leave the ugly cores on the turf surface for a week or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy 2 Posted July 10, 2007 Looks like a good way to get hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanhamm 0 Posted July 10, 2007 That is an excellent Idea!!! But Tom is right, Core aeration is the most beneficial to the lawn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 435 Posted July 10, 2007 Hey, now they can do lawnmower racing on frozen lakes like they do with cars and motorcycles... :O [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b9/Motorcycly_speedway_on_ice.jpg[/img] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted July 10, 2007 Reminds me of somthing out of a Mad Max movie:O:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevenj 4 Posted July 10, 2007 That would tear up the back of your leg on a FDT if your leg dropped off the foot rests. That is of course if it doesn't grab your pants leg first and try to pull your leg under the tractor. In this day and age of litigation, I wonder how long it will be before they are sued. This product is not going to last long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenh 37 Posted July 10, 2007 Agree..... simple spikes are at best a temp solution. The will create a hard pan with time. I you know what a "sheep's foot" is, and know what it is used for, the spikes do the same thing. Aeration should pull a plug or cut a slit in the ground. The key is to remove some soil and deposit it on the surface of the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skunkhome 0 Posted July 10, 2007 look a little fragile to me! I have a couple of roots I roll over every week that would probably do a number on the spikes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ketchamized 2 Posted July 10, 2007 Phil, I thought the same thing. I also wondered about the damage it would do to asphalt driveways. Most people park their tractors in their garages... If I could be assured that it'd not damage the asphalt, and that it would not bend/break/dull so quickly I'd definitely be a customer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comet66 0 Posted July 11, 2007 quote:Originally posted by ehertzfeld Reminds me of somthing out of a Mad Max movie:O:D My first thought as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quantico 2 Posted July 11, 2007 My epoxy floor in my garage says NO THANKS..... they look like yet another thing in the garage to cut me up trying to get thru the tractors and decks and snowblowers and parts... to the rear of the garage to find some needed tool... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boney 0 Posted July 11, 2007 I give them credit for creating the product but I believe it would hit my deck on my 725. I gave airating a lot of thought { I am a New Englander "cheap"} before buying a plugger and so far the only disadvantage that I have come accross with a plugger is that the ground must be wet {soft} for it to work properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plastikosmd 924 Posted July 11, 2007 i would hate to be fixing my sprinkler system all the time scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skunkhome 0 Posted July 11, 2007 looks like something from the race scene in Ben-Hur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdm 0 Posted July 11, 2007 It looks like it might be designed to do a little tearing as it comes out of the ground. Might be better than just a spike. I'm sure they don't expect you to take off down the driveway or wheel into your garage with them on, or carelessly dangle your feet when using them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skunkhome 0 Posted July 29, 2007 quote:Originally posted by jdm It looks like it might be designed to do a little tearing as it comes out of the ground. Might be better than just a spike. I'm sure they don't expect you to take off down the driveway or wheel into your garage with them on, or carelessly dangle your feet when using them. how many products are actually used in the manner the manufacturer intends. That is why they have to put labels on hair dryers warning of using them in the tub or shower. If it can be used improperly then it most definitely will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art_Szabo 0 Posted July 30, 2007 You could use them in the garden for traction. Or pushing snow in a slick driveway. I can't see ya doing a lot spinning with them. Or you could just aerate your lawn with them, Art Share this post Link to post Share on other sites