Didn’t work for me eitherYou should see the poor walnut tree in my backyard.
I shredded it with the Bashlins! (In a month)
Their angle doesn't work for me.
Better check your yard for a grizzly bear!The sun isn't quite right but what the heck...
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If you can’t use screw in steps (aka driving metal objects into tree bark ect…) then you also cannot use climbing spikes. Georgia is a no go
With the Bashlin’s you don’t climb with your feet at a different angle, the more aggressive curve of the gaf as it leaves the climber is supposed to help keep the spur entrance at a proper anatomical angle so that you don’t have to kick in at an exact angle every time but still give enough holding power to lower your risk of kicking out. I have heard some guys on here who love them but the only true experienced climber (former arborist) who said he loved them also said it took some getting used to but that the cushioned pads were amazing and he could hang all day with them on. I personally couldn’t get used to it but I’m a 30 degree hips out knees locked toes pointed to the sky every time kind of guy. I can’t really explain it but after having straight angle gafs for all these years, I couldn’t get used to the Bashlin’s of course I only tried some for a few hours and that was enough for me lolDo you climb with your feet at a different angle with those or what? I've only used my Klein's that look like @phatkaw but with leather pads
Someone from a previous post had I for stating that GA was not allowed to use screw in steps or climbing spurs. I have spent that last half hour looking over the regulations and I cannot find a single rule stating that you cannot so I stand corrected, apparently there is no rule against screw in steps or climbing spikes in Ga on public landGeorgia is a no go on what?
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Someone from a previous post had I for stating that GA was not allowed to use screw in steps or climbing spurs. I have spent that last half hour looking over the regulations and I cannot find a single rule stating that you cannot so I stand corrected, apparently there is no rule against screw in steps or climbing spikes in Ga on public land
No offense, but you must need more practice...
What’s your wallet look likeWhich climbing spurs do you recommend?
They sound like a lot of fun. Around $400 sounds ok for just giving them a try.What’s your wallet look like
If you’re trying to stay under $350 or so better shoot for the steel Klein or Buckinghams…
You wanna spend a little more go for the aluminum ones. If you got a big boy bank account they make some amazing ones for $1200 that weight like under 2 lbs a piece
I heard that @phatkaw now ascends the tree by just using the forceNow, I want to give them a try.
@SeekSolitude Which spurs did you go with?
@phatkaw are you still using spurs, or are you all one-stick now?
$1200?...which ones are those?What’s your wallet look like
If you’re trying to stay under $350 or so better shoot for the steel Klein or Buckinghams…
You wanna spend a little more go for the aluminum ones. If you got a big boy bank account they make some amazing ones for $1200 that weight like under 2 lbs a piece
I have a pair of aluminum climb rights...awesome pair and they weigh around 4.5 lbs...I have a set of kiwi carbons that weigh 2.25 lbs...both are awesome for climbing...@Pilk64 Which spurs are you using? I'm mid 50's in age if that matters. I like the single stick method, but these look like the perfect solution.
I can use them where I hunt, so that is not an issue.
Bucklite Titaniums by buckingham. I believe there are one or two others around the $1050 range as well$1200?...which ones are those?
Did you have to mod them in any way (buckles, velcro, etc..)?I have a pair of aluminum climb rights...awesome pair and they weigh around 4.5 lbs...I have a set of kiwi carbons that weigh 2.25 lbs...both are awesome for climbing...
wow...I bet they are worth it for all day treework...for a 2 minute climb up the tree to saddle hunt I cant see paying that much...Bucklite Titaniums by buckingham. I believe there are one or two others around the $1050 range as well