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climbing spurs

I climb for a living and have used bashlin aluminum for years with no problems. 18 yrs so far on one set.

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I rediscovered an old set of climbing spurs in my garage, so old I don't know where they came from. I used a set several decades ago till they were stolen. No markings on these things. What pad/ straps can you guys recommend for these to see if I can still shimmy up a tree?
 

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Jasboj said:
I climb for a living and have used bashlin aluminum for years with no problems. 18 yrs so far on one set.

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Those are what I have. Haven't practiced much with them.
 
Worked a little in my spurs today. Still trying to get used to climbing with them. Anyone have any recommendations for making the climbing? You run a short linesman belt, or run it long to get a steeper spiking angle?


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IkemanTX said:
Worked a little in my spurs today. Still trying to get used to climbing with them. Anyone have any recommendations for making the climbing? You run a short linesman belt, or run it long to get a steeper spiking angle?


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With both feet planted in the tree, adjust your line belt by making a fist and putting your elbow in your gut (belly button) your fist should just miss the tree. To avoid a cutout make sure you lock your legs on the way up.
 
Soupy6914 said:
With both feet planted in the tree, adjust your line belt by making a fist and putting your elbow in your gut (belly button) your fist should just miss the tree. To avoid a cutout make sure you lock your legs on the way up.
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Yep that spacing seems about right to me

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I guess I'm running against the grain most folks like the climb rights but I bought a pair after I stopped working professionally and still did side tree work. I found that the step of the climb rights are really wide even if I wrenched them down to the point it would hurt after a while in the tree they where still lose my foot could still slide side to side. When I was working I had a beat up pair of klein's I liked alot, thought I was upgrading but it was a downgrade...still considering selling the climb rights. Gecko's are real nice too but a good deal more expensive I used my foreman's a few times. I do like the idea of using a cam strap instead of a buckle I often found that one hole is really tight and the next looser one is too loose.
 
rabidd099 said:
I guess I'm running against the grain most folks like the climb rights but I bought a pair after I stopped working professionally and still did side tree work. I found that the step of the climb rights are really wide even if I wrenched them down to the point it would hurt after a while in the tree they where still lose my foot could still slide side to side. When I was working I had a beat up pair of klein's I liked alot, thought I was upgrading but it was a downgrade...still considering selling the climb rights. Gecko's are real nice too but a good deal more expensive I used my foreman's a few times. I do like the idea of using a cam strap instead of a buckle I often found that one hole is really tight and the next looser one is too loose.
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I don't disagree. They are value spurs. A lot of guys like them not because they are the best, but because they are cheap, light, and functional.

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Yea, most of climb 20-30 feet and take them off so long term comfort isn't a priority. I agree on the cam buckles though. That was my original intention but I tried the quick release buckles first.
 
BassBoysLLP said:
I don't disagree. They are value spurs. A lot of guys like them not because they are the best, but because they are cheap, light, and functional.

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True, same reasons I bought them, but i hindsight I would have bought a cheap, heavier (steel), more functional and comfortable. From a hunting perspective the weight savings is slight considering they are all you need besides your saddle.
 
rabidd099 said:
I guess I'm running against the grain most folks like the climb rights but I bought a pair after I stopped working professionally and still did side tree work. I found that the step of the climb rights are really wide even if I wrenched them down to the point it would hurt after a while in the tree they where still lose my foot could still slide side to side. When I was working I had a beat up pair of klein's I liked alot, thought I was upgrading but it was a downgrade...still considering selling the climb rights. Gecko's are real nice too but a good deal more expensive I used my foreman's a few times. I do like the idea of using a cam strap instead of a buckle I often found that one hole is really tight and the next looser one is too loose.
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I have the geckos and love them. I did change out all of the Velcro and leather for nylon and buckles. I used side release buckles on my shin so they are easier to take off in the tree

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