Ale Santuz: Omni-Lite ceramic track spikes

Omni-Lite ceramic track spikes

Not for publicity, but just for real passion and interest (after all I am an Aerospace Engineer) I publish the whole text found HERE about the state of the art in ultra-light Athletics track spikes. Here we particularly talk about ceramic technology: a solution that can reduce the weight of the old steel spikes with a high corrosion resistance of the material at the same time. And they are cheap, too! Just try and see!

Ultra-Lite Ceramic Track Spikes

Patented space-age ceramic material 1/3 the weight of traditional steel spikes;
patented design compresses track to provide more energy back to the athlete;
will not rust or corrode;
will not damage track.

Omni-Lite's track spikes are standard features in the track shoes designed and manufactured by the world's leading athletic shoe manufacturers including Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Puma, and New Balance. Omni-Lite's space-age ceramic track spikes were utilized by athletes who won over 40 gold medals in the summer Olympics in Atlanta, Sydney, Athens, and Beijing. Omni-Lite's patented christmas tree spikes were utilized in the gold shoes that helped propel Michael Johnson to several gold medals highlighted by his remarkable world record in the 200M sprint. These products were also utilized in several recent world record performances including the men's 100m, 200m, 400m, and mile events. Omni-Lite's compression style track spikes are mandatory at several track facilities. The companies knowledge of advanced composite materials and computer assisted production of precision components has enabled the company to capture almost 80% of the OEM track spike market.

Omni-Lite's sports and recreational products are resold worldwide in more than 140 countries through Nike, Adidas, Eastbay, Springco Athletics, M-F Athletics and about 100 independent sporting goods catalogs and retail stores. Customers can also buy these track spikes online at the Omni-Lite Store.

My Adidas Cadence equipped with 5mm Pyramid Omni-Lite ceramic spikes.

Recommended Spike Usage

50m - 400m

800m - 1,500m

3,000m - 10,000m

Pole Vault

Javelin

High Jump

Long Jump

Triple Jump

Cross Country

1/8" 3/16" or 1/4" (3,5 or 7mm) Christmas Tree

1/4" (7mm) Pyramid or Christmas Tree

3/16" (5mm) Pyramid

1/4" (7mm) Pyramid or Christmas Tree

1/4" - 1/2" (7-13mm) Pyramid

1/4" - 3/8" (7-9mm) Pyramid

1/4" (7mm) Pyramid

3/16" - 1/2" (5-13mm) Pyramid

Spike Maintenance & Replacement

The Ultra-Lite ceramic spike is designed to provide athletes with a lightweight product that feels good on the track and maximizes energy returned to the athlete by compressing the track rather than cutting it. The useful life of the product can be extended significantly by avoiding concrete.

When inserting spikes with a standard spike wrench there's no need to overtighten. A snug fit is satisfactory given the nature of the ceramic spike. Check each spike prior to each outing.

As the ceramic spike will not rust, removal of it should be easier than removing a steel spike. If removal is unsuccessful with a standard wrench the following tools will help:

needle nose locking pliers
a file

As in the removal of a steel spike, attach the locking pliers tightly across the flats of the spike. The locking pliers should be attached near their handle, not near the thin tip. After achieving a firm grip, rotate counterclockwise until the spike begins to rotate out. If a firm purchase is not possible on the spike, use the file to carefully create a smooth section on each flat area. Remove a minimum amount of material to allow for successive attempts with the locking pliers.

Available Colors

Violet
Black
Fast Red
Fast Blue
Olympic Gold
Olympic Green
Silver

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