How to Pick Tree Climbing Spurs - TreeStuff 

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Which ones are more comfy pole or tree gaffs?

Us poor folk have to cut pieces of rubber hose to stick on the ends to guard our spikes.

@@traviscarr6536 Yes! and take the time to do it. I have the long gaffs for the Pacific Northwest and they go threw your boot deep into your foot, ankle, leg, etc leaving a V scare. I know, I have one in my ankle and I had to repair the hole in my boot. Lol :-)

Great question the same question for me I see there was no response to your question

I've climbed on Buckinghams for all my personal work- had nicer company kit ones- and climbed in them daily for over a year at one firm. I was also trained and did all my assessments in Buckys.Second hand mine were 60quid and have been perfectly adequate.

Pole spurs and tree spurs just refer to the length of the actual spike itself. Tree spurs are longer so it can get through the bark of the tree. We can't recommend spur climbing for recreational use, because it's inherently damaging to the health of the tree. We'd suggest watching this video and getting a basic rope climbing system: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_JxfpHFinLw.htmlsi=4CUpDXLdVdgN5Nwg

Are you climbing poles or trees? The bark on most trees requires a longer gaff.

@@ethanlancaster76How many tree stands have you put up? Many of the trees here in Alberta Canada are birch and poplar trees so same question now which one would you prefer to use and which one is most comfortable?

@@Canadaman4403 I’m an arborist with 26 years of experience climbing trees, and before that I worked on a “backlot” crew as a subcontractor for Duke Energy climbing poles for a few years. I would recommend getting the longer gaffs and as for comfort, the offset leg irons are a bigger factor than the length of the gaff IME. Once you’re comfortable standing on your spurs you will start using less weight and force to get the gaffs to hook without “kicking out”. Also having boots with a steel shank across the soles to distribute the weight of your feet on the stirrups of whatever climbers you’re using is a must. Comfortable boots are the key to being comfortable on your gaffs for long periods of time. Stay safe and best of luck!

@@ethanlancaster76 Excellent advice thank you just could you elaborate on the offset of the leg irons? I don’t quite understand that part of it and specifically which brand & model might offer something you would recommend for a new guy to start with?

@@Canadaman4403there are offset gaffs and straight gaffs. Generally your better climbers will have an offset to them which makes them more comfortable and easier to climb with. You can also get steel insert top pads that angle the shank backwards slightly and makes it much more comfortable.

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