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Which climbing spurs?

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I've been trying to cut weight off my setup, like everyone else, this subject might of been discussed but did not see it in search.

My biggest weight issue with a saddle setup is the climbing method.

I just saw G2's video on what he carries in his pack and saw his carbon climbing spurs about 3lbs+, light bulbs went off.
I also viewed Flingingairos video on climbing with them, got to try them out I think it will fit the bill for first time hunts for first time sets.

Went on over to Amazon and that's where I lost it so much to choose from.
What caught my eye is these sport climbers that only go just over the ankles, any comments from you spur climbers
on what is a good starting set to look at, G2 mentioned his were carbon, I see aluminum and steel.

The sport climbers are about half the cost of the actual climbing spurs and about 3 lbs
https://www.amazon.com/Sport-Climbe...3410&sr=8-10&keywords=tree+spurs+for+climbing

Any comments with the experienced climbers and spurs?
 
I haven't heard very good things about the sport climbers. I personally use climb right aluminium spurs. They run around $240 at Bartlett arborist supply. You will want to modify the straps to make them quiet for hunting. There are lighter sets but for the money these are a great option
 
I have a set of sport climbers that I got off here, at the time I had never used spurs before. I was actually starting to get comfortable with them and was able to climb on softer trees with no issues... I was actually given a set of buckingham pole climbing spurs and the difference was huge, I am much more confident with regular spurs but I think me practicing with the sport climbers helped alot!
My advice would be find a used set of spikes off ebay and get comfortable with them, the weight difference between the different options is not as big as you may think, my steel buckinghams with sport climber pads come in just under 5lbs.

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Have never heard a good review about the Sport Climbers


The Aluminum Climb Rite with Lite pad is popular & affordable compared to carbon fiber

Some guys have sprung for Carbon Fiber Geckos

There will (hopefully ) be a group buy of Kiwi Carbon Fiber Spurs eventually where we should be able to get them modified from factory at close to wholesale prices.

Not any time soon tho.


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I have the sport climbers, if you take the time to get use to them yes they can work. The strain on your body especially ankles, legs and back is the down fall. Getting a solid bite every time is difficult which makes you second guess and hesitate which can cause you to slip.
I switched to the climb rights and they are amazing! Completely different experience, the pressure is even and they stay in position unlike the sport climbers which tend to move around and loosen.
Spend the extra money once and enjoy yourself, the cheaper ones will have you saying very bad words! Lol


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Don’t you dare spend a penny on sport climbers if you are serious about spurs. They are dangerous and inferior. Seriously!!
 
thanks for the inputs, looking at real climbing spurs

I see a good amount of older types of climbing spurs on ebay
does it matter or should I focus on the newer versions?

Are you guys modifying how they connect to you like I saw G2 do to remove all the noisy stuff?
 
Yea most people are. You can Practice with them the way they are to make sure it is something that you're confident in using then modify as you see fit. I usually buy once cry once. If there is a good price on older ones then go that route. Newer ones are a little lighter (aluminum, carbon ect) but older ones work just as well.
 
If you don't want to spend much money to try spurs I'd get an older set off eBay or something rather than the Sport Climbers. I don't think i've ever read a good review about those things lol. If you find that you like them you can upgrade as you go like I did. I snagged a set of Gen1 carbon Geckos on eBay for $280 last year and will never part with them. 2.6lbs of glory! :D
 
Evoke and sport climbers are pretty much universally disliked here. Aluminum climb rights are about your best bet weight/price-wise.

Of course, if you can poke holes in trees and want to shave weight, you could always order an ezkut drill and set of carbon fiber bolts for about $150. My setup is about the size and weight of a beer can. :)
 
Aluminum Climb Rights with the ultralight pads are probably the best all around. If you are a gram weenie, the Gecko carbon fibers are tough to beat.
 
Nutterbuster said:
Evoke and sport climbers are pretty much universally disliked here. Aluminum climb rights are about your best bet weight/price-wise.

Of course, if you can poke holes in trees and want to shave weight, you could always order an ezkut drill and set of carbon fiber bolts for about $150. My setup is about the size and weight of a beer can. :)
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what's the matter with Evoke aluminum?
 
I've read stay away from them but like you have not seen an actual review for them
would be nice to know from someone who actually has used them

I can understand about the sport climbers
 
huntmore said:
what's the matter with Evoke aluminum?
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Full disclosure: I've never even held a pair. But my understanding is that they are made in China and of questionable quality. Looking on a few arborist forums, nobody endorses them. They're available on Ebay and Amazon, but not on treesupply, Bartlett, or any other reputable arborist site. That, to me, says something.

My personal opinion is that spurs are already a more dangerous way to climb. A broken or malfunctioning spur halfway up is a tough problem to solve. Risk vs reward calculation for me resulted in climb rights.
 
Bashlin And Buckingham are the kings of the industry for a reason.Bashlin gaffs have the most forgiving gaff angle in the industry.Numerous pad options to fit personal preference.I work in Bashlins with Sierra Moreno style pads and they are the most comfortable I have ever been in and I been in a bunch.Also really like the Buckingham Bucklite Titanium And those with a set of climbrite pads may be my next hunting hooks.
 
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