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climbing spurs

noxninja

noxninja

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what would your recommendation be for climbing spurs? Type brand? Size? Only have tried them once but I don't think I gave them the chance either.
 
The aluminum ones from Climbrite are pretty hard to beat IMO. I love mine.
 
Climbrites, absolutely

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New Guy Here-Aren't they pretty loud on more aggressive barked trees like a Cherry or Conifer? Do you just simply avoid those trees or are they quieter than I think? Thanks!


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Jordan said:
New Guy Here-Aren't they pretty loud on more aggressive barked trees like a Cherry or Conifer? Do you just simply avoid those trees or are they quieter than I think? Thanks!


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They are as quiet as you allow them to be. It doesn't matter what kind of tree with pine being the one exception. But you can still be really quiet in pine if you try.
 
With sticks, I don't care how tight you get them initially, as soon as you put weight on them there is a little drop and scraping of bark. That's not a big deal on hardwoods with minimal/thin bark. However, on thickly barked trees that is very noisy.
 
Interesting points you guys thank you! I will definitely set my sights on a pair of Climbrites


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Stupid question, but do you take them off when you get to the top or do you leave them on and pivot around the tree using the spurs vs a platform? I'm assuming you take them off, just trying to picture how difficult that would be while hanging...


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Jordan said:
Stupid question, but do you take them off when you get to the top or do you leave them on and pivot around the tree using the spurs vs a platform? I'm assuming you take them off, just trying to picture how difficult that would be while hanging...


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I take them off and lower them back to the ground. Taking them off is easy. Just pull my leg up and spike the tree so I can reach the straps. I rappel down so I don't have a need to keep them in the tree with me


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Oh wow I didn't even think about being able to repel down, very interesting! Do you just use your lineman's belt for repelling then?


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Most of us are carrying a dedicated rope to rappel with.
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Do you guys have a specific YouTube video that someone posted on the specific style or technique/gear used?

I'm seriously interested in doing this if it makes sense.




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