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Some climbing spike questions answered on video!

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I’ve been seeing lots of questions pop up lately on climbing spikes so I figured I would do a more detailed video showing their use for saddle hunting. I’m sure I forgot several things to cover but I think I covered several topics that might help some folks decide whether or not spikes may work for them. Hope this helps!!


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Good video! I hunt in a park. The tree damage from the spikes looks no worse than a climber. Maybe less. Thanks for the post.


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Good video. So what would a guy do if he did somehow accidentally drop one of his spikes?


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I keep a strap on to use as a hanger. That would be my last back up.


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ETEXBOW said:
Good video. So what would a guy do if he did somehow accidentally drop one of his spikes?


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I’d try to pick it back up with the hook I have attached to my pull rope. If that didn’t work I would make a foot loop with my tether to have something to stand in while working my way down with the one spike. If that didn’t work start yelling for help!


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flinginairos said:
I’d try to pick it back up with the hook I have attached to my pull rope. If that didn’t work I would make a foot loop with my tether to have something to stand in while working my way down with the one spike. If that didn’t work start yelling for help!


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I actually did that going up with one of my EONPOW climbers. The way I put the screw in on my first try didn't hold and I had to get creative in the dark at 6am :p
 
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I've been using spurs to hang lock-on stands for 45 years and I love this outstanding video. You did a great job demonstrating the use as well as the advantages of spurs. It answers all the questions and couldn't have been done better.
 
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WHW said:
I've been using spurs to hang lock-on stands for 45 years and I love this outstanding video. You did a great job demonstrating the use as well as the advantages of spurs. It answers all the questions and couldn't have been done better.
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Thank you Warren!


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Nice video! Are you using tree gaffs (2 5/8") or pole gaffs (1 5/8")? I've been practicing using the same set of spurs with tree gaffs on Jersey pines. Had both gaffs slip out on me on some loose bark; scared the crap out of me but only slid a few feet before I caught myself. Might try the pole gaffs for thinner barked trees.
 
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Great video. Wish I could use them. It looks like the lightest and fastest way to climb. I would make the switch to a platform if I didn’t have to carry sticks.


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flinginairos said:
I’ve been seeing lots of questions pop up lately on climbing spikes so I figured I would do a more detailed video showing their use for saddle hunting. I’m sure I forgot several things to cover but I think I covered several topics that might help some folks decide whether or not spikes may work for them. Hope this helps!!


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Awesome video! Thanks, I would use them if I could on public land.
 
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@flinginairos Thanks for this video! I have been practicing with my spurs but this video will help I think this will be a good method for me if I can master it at least for the private farms I hunt, do you sharpen your spurs and if so how often?


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GBlevins92 said:
@flinginairos Thanks for this video! I have been practicing with my spurs but this video will help I think this will be a good method for me if I can master it at least for the private farms I hunt, do you sharpen your spurs and if so how often?


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I think I’ve done it once lol. They seem to stay pretty sharp. I check them before the season and so far they haven’t needed much.


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Great video. What flipline is that?

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Piney said:
Nice video! Are you using tree gaffs (2 5/8") or pole gaffs (1 5/8")? I've been practicing using the same set of spurs with tree gaffs on Jersey pines. Had both gaffs slip out on me on some loose bark; scared the crap out of me but only slid a few feet before I caught myself. Might try the pole gaffs for thinner barked trees.
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Was just thinking about the pine trees thanks for the info
 
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