I have more experience with the pole spurs, but use my tree spurs fairly often. I alternate been climbing systems depending on mood, weather, location, etc.
I would say that the biggest difference to me between the pole climBing and tree climbing for hunting is just the stealth aspect, I never tried being quiet at work. You get accustomed to spurs just like you get used to boots or any other gear you depend on, so it's a matter of spending time in them. Just practice and stay in your lineman belt.
I put my Klein's on over my scent lock boots and pull the pant legs over them. I put the sheath on each spur and walk through the woods with them on. It just takes time. They are most definitely the fastest way up a tree once you get used to them. I still use my platform once I'm up. Either strap ameristeps or screw in or the stepp ladder steps (I'm growing more find of them this season) . You can't get your entire foot on though out you'll make noise with the metal on your feet against the step. I only try to put my balls of my feet or only my heel on the platform, so you end up swapping positions more than you'd like. If I could find a way to silence them at height so I could stand and sit normally in my saddle, I'd probably use my spikes a lot more often
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk