Trees to avoid with spurs

[Mattyq2402]

I'm not going to be able to practice on my Se ohio trees prior to my hunt due to living out west. What kinds of trees are good to climband what kinds should I totally avoid.

 

[IkemanTX]

I avoid pine trees, but just because of the sap.

Mature pecans and cottonwoods have very thick outer bark around here and can tear out. Just about anything else is good to go.

 

[patriotoutlaw]

Stay away from Shagbark or Shellbark Hickory too.

 

[Mattyq2402]

Will the spurs dig into all maple and oak well?

 

[Blinginpse]

Will the spurs dig into all maple and oak well?

Yes just may want little longer spurs for oak and give your self enough angle to not slide out. From under yourself.

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[sad_story]

I was looking at the Kiwi-Klimbers - anyone have any advice about whether to get the long or short spurs?

 

[dpierce72]

Pine & AR Cedars (sap), Hackberry, and Black Locust (but maybe that is an obvious one )

Personally, no matter the tree, I hate the longer spikes. I've climbed with short and long and have much more control/confidence with shorter spikes.

 

[Bmft81]

I was looking at the Kiwi-Klimbers - anyone have any advice about whether to get the long or short spurs?

I’d definitely say get the pole gaffs. I have tree gaffs and here in Indiana they’re not necessary at all. Pole gives will give you a lot more contact between your feet and the tree and you’ll be a lot more comfortable.

 

[flinginairos]

I’d definitely say get the pole gaffs. I have tree gaffs and here in Indiana they’re not necessary at all. Pole gives will give you a lot more contact between your feet and the tree and you’ll be a lot more comfortable.

Totally agree. I love the pole spikes. Tree spikes not so much lol


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[Smokingbarrel270]

Pole gaffs for me too. Just shot up a tree last night in them. Definitely important to get a good angle away from the tree so you can dig in and flip your line.