Why shouldn't i use spurs?

[RippinLips]

I’ve been very intrigued about saddle hunting for awhile but never willing to pull the trigger. Last spring I came across a trophyline saddle and a set of old spurs and couldn’t resist taking the plunge. However I had back problems this summer and ended up having back surgery this fall and never got a chance to try it. I plan on having presets on trees but really love the the fact the spurs give you the ability to be so versatile as things can change while hunting. I sold all my lock on stands and am committed to his style of hunting

 

[klytron5050]

Another good option is to just learn how to climb down without spurs. You can do a lot with a webbing loop. Its always good to have an emergency backup.

BassBoys would you mind pointing me to a video/place where I can see what you mean?

 

[Wirrex]

Everyone talks about tree damage but the damage I did to my firstlite bibs with spurs bothered me a lot more. I hunted with them for 90% of my hangs last season. Snagged my bibs walking between two trees I was deciding to hunt.

 

[BassBoysLLP]

BassBoys would you mind pointing me to a video/place where I can see what you mean?

I don't know of a video but the concept is relatively simple. Simplest is to just girth hitch the webbing loop around the tree and use the loop as a step as you advance your tether. Or you can use it conjunction with your lineman's belt for a little more adjustability.

 

[Swampfox]

mind your toes

 

[Ontariofarmer]

mind your toes

Ouch


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[SheddingLightTravis]

I just started using spurs this year. The spurs I’m using have to be old. My wife’s grandfather used them as a lineman back in the day. They don’t have any pads on the top and are rather basic. But they really do the job well. I do not have a good way to take them off. They still have the old leather straps on them. So I just leave them on and I use a ROS. A little uncomfortable if I get in the wrong position. By next season I plan to swap out the straps for buckles so I can take them off and put them on way easier.

Because they don’t have that big pad at the top, I can fit them into my backpack without any problems. I love not having to carry anything other than my backpack and bow.

Coming down really does take some serious practice to get good at.


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[PJC]

I’m looking for “how to” video to mod my spurs. It’s probably not that difficult, but I want to pick up any tips I can before going for it.


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[Stump06]

I’m looking for “how to” video to mod my spurs. It’s probably not that difficult, but I want to pick up any tips I can before going for it.


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What mods are you wanting to do?

 

[PJC]

What mods are you wanting to do?

I want to put webbing and buckles on them to replace the leather and Velcro that comes on them from the factory. I also want to silence them with something.


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[EricS]

I’m looking for “how to” video to mod my spurs. It’s probably not that difficult, but I want to pick up any tips I can before going for it.


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[Cbinderjr]

I’m looking for “how to” video to mod my spurs. It’s probably not that difficult, but I want to pick up any tips I can before going for it.


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Not sure if a "how to" video is necessary, it's pretty self explanatory...
Any mods are do at your own risk, the plastic buckles that are commonly used are not as strong as the factory leather straps... That being said for my climb rights I cut off the velcro strap, got a heavy duty 2inch buckle designed to be used as a tool belt and threaded it through the holes, then for the bottom strap used 1inch stout webbing that is rated for around 1,000lbs and added buckles then camo taped everything... did the same for my buckinghams but ditched the leather t pads for sport climber pads and used smaller 1inch webbing for everything.

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[Danny75]

I just started using spurs this year. The spurs I’m using have to be old. My wife’s grandfather used them as a lineman back in the day. They don’t have any pads on the top and are rather basic. But they really do the job well. I do not have a good way to take them off. They still have the old leather straps on them. So I just leave them on and I use a ROS. A little uncomfortable if I get in the wrong position. By next season I plan to swap out the straps for buckles so I can take them off and put them on way easier.

Because they don’t have that big pad at the top, I can fit them into my backpack without any problems. I love not having to carry anything other than my backpack and bow.

Coming down really does take some serious practice to get good at.


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Practice low the longer more comfortable stride that you could take coming down do so with leg locked at knee let your weight sink the gaff into tree. Don’ t try kicking into the tree let your weight drop into locked leg into tree. If you take baby steps on the way down have more possibilities of cutting out. You want long comfortable strides down the tree and weight behind it. Hope this makes sense


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[TheTracker]

The only downside I see is the legality issue on public land which I hunt a lot off, If I had more private land available then i'd use them, The current private lot I hunt the owner doesn't want me using spikes so I have to respect that!

 

[Murph4028]

I own some spurs and gave them a legimate shot. I wanted to like them. I just couldnt get right with them. I can climb with them just fine but I never got to a point where I completely trusted them for some reason. I always had the feeling that I was about to fall. Gaffing out in my opinion isnt that big of a deal most of the time. I gaffed out a few times but if your not in a hurry, the other gaff is set in the tree already so you shouldnt fall or slip too bad. I think what killed it for me was a little of everything. I couldnt get the to pack well, not confident while climbing, felt weird stepping up onto a ring of steps or platform, and dreaded packing up shop to get down. I also like having a plae to put my hands or hang onto something. Thats not a thing with spurs. Your either grasping the flip line or putting your hands on the tree which will do nothing for you if you slip. These are just my experiences. Some people love them.