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- Wichita, KS
any body own a pair? are they comfy or rigid? OR both????
big buck pads
- Thread starter CLIMBERJunkieee
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- Ames Iowa
I've used them, they're pretty nice, they cinch down really nice and tight on your legs, but I find they can be a bit bulky. The padding was nice, but thick on them. I just got myself the Climb Right Ultra Light pads for my aluminum Bashlins, and they are fantastic. Super light and the padding is nice, not too thick and made of moisture wicking material too. At least look at the Ultra Light pads... and they're $30 cheaper than the Big Bucks at TreeStuff!
- Location
- Wichita, KS
what about those cast aluminum pads? how do they hold up?
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- Ames Iowa
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what about those cast aluminum pads? how do they hold up?
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no idea. sorry
what about those cast aluminum pads? how do they hold up?
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no idea. sorry
bonner1040
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- Boston
The Opsal Cast Aluminum pads are a longtime favorite of many, $76. They have a reputation of being very durable. I have never used them.
http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?item=1582
The Climb Right Ultralight Pads: $119
http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=70&item=1861
They are a great pad. Two of the key difference between the Opsals anf the CRs are the angled shank entrance on the CRs which is a huge comfort difference and the rigid connection of the CRs which eliminates the rattle connection on the Opsals.
Here is my review on the CR's from Treestuff.
"Havent spent alot of time on them but did a few small removals and so far they seem awesome. The attachment between the pad and the spur is rock solid. I am very tall, 6'3", and have them adjusted as high as they will go, i kind of wish they had a female to male extender available so i could put them up a little higher but i cant really complain. There really is no pushing/twisting of the spur shank at all against your leg, this is traded for a sort of leverage between the top of the hard pad and your shin, the foam in between is really dense yet soft and because of the velcro it can be moved. It comes centered but i offset it a little bit aimed towards the top which lets it bend over the top of the hard pad and shield your leg. My other pads are buckingham velcro wraps, without the steel, and i was never able to get them tight enough for my skinny calves because of the length of the velcro, which caused me all sorts of problems. These get plenty tight enough for me and even more so if you are skinnier The only other downside i noticed so far, beyond the sleight height issue, is that the top of the pad creates a little bit of chafing between my jeans and my shins, i think for a full day removal it would be worth it to throw some athletic tape on my shins to reduce the friction. The aluminum construction seems really rugged and is a welcome replacement to my old hand-me-down rusted over buckingham steel climbers. I cannot imagine them wearing out any time soon. Overall i feel like these are a great product; really light without the cost of the titanium rigs, very sturdy construction, no spur shank digging into your leg whatsoever, comfortable, and they look sweet. "
I have mine on the Climb Right Aluminum spurs and its a great set. $275 all together.
http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?item=1582
The Climb Right Ultralight Pads: $119
http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=70&item=1861
They are a great pad. Two of the key difference between the Opsals anf the CRs are the angled shank entrance on the CRs which is a huge comfort difference and the rigid connection of the CRs which eliminates the rattle connection on the Opsals.
Here is my review on the CR's from Treestuff.
"Havent spent alot of time on them but did a few small removals and so far they seem awesome. The attachment between the pad and the spur is rock solid. I am very tall, 6'3", and have them adjusted as high as they will go, i kind of wish they had a female to male extender available so i could put them up a little higher but i cant really complain. There really is no pushing/twisting of the spur shank at all against your leg, this is traded for a sort of leverage between the top of the hard pad and your shin, the foam in between is really dense yet soft and because of the velcro it can be moved. It comes centered but i offset it a little bit aimed towards the top which lets it bend over the top of the hard pad and shield your leg. My other pads are buckingham velcro wraps, without the steel, and i was never able to get them tight enough for my skinny calves because of the length of the velcro, which caused me all sorts of problems. These get plenty tight enough for me and even more so if you are skinnier The only other downside i noticed so far, beyond the sleight height issue, is that the top of the pad creates a little bit of chafing between my jeans and my shins, i think for a full day removal it would be worth it to throw some athletic tape on my shins to reduce the friction. The aluminum construction seems really rugged and is a welcome replacement to my old hand-me-down rusted over buckingham steel climbers. I cannot imagine them wearing out any time soon. Overall i feel like these are a great product; really light without the cost of the titanium rigs, very sturdy construction, no spur shank digging into your leg whatsoever, comfortable, and they look sweet. "
I have mine on the Climb Right Aluminum spurs and its a great set. $275 all together.
- Location
- Ames Iowa
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comfortable, and they look sweet.
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thats for sure!
comfortable, and they look sweet.
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thats for sure!
- Location
- Wichita, KS
are you wearing them in your pic 14shooter?
- Location
- Ames Iowa
no. I had the original pads from the bashlins in my pic, but last week i got the ultra lights and put them on... done 4 removals in them so far and absolutely love them.
- Location
- Ames Iowa
I can get a pic of my "new" setup tomorrow if i remember...
- Location
- Renton, WA USA
About three years ago I bought (WS) what they were calling ultra stiffs (for Buckingham spurs) which was a leather double strap pad with a metal insert that I could shape to my own shin.
I really like them, as I have a narrow shin and had trouble with other pads.
WS told me recently that the big bucks are basically the same thing as mine, although I have not confirmed that.
My ownly very minor dislike is that the wooly inside surface absolutely grabs chips and even with forced air won't let them go. So I just live with it.
I really like them, as I have a narrow shin and had trouble with other pads.
WS told me recently that the big bucks are basically the same thing as mine, although I have not confirmed that.
My ownly very minor dislike is that the wooly inside surface absolutely grabs chips and even with forced air won't let them go. So I just live with it.
- Location
- Wichita, KS
im unsure about the velcro straps. how to they work on the CR pads? do they feel secure?
Merle Nelson
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- SF Bay Area, CA
CLIMBERJunkiee, The cast alum. Opsal pads are fantastic for me. Just bought a second set to go with my tree gaffs as well as pole gaffs. I use Bashlins and it takes me a few minutes of file work to fit them up. I have always sought out a more padded yet rigid feel. I don’t even notice them in hours of work-just an extension of my leg.
bonner1040
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- Location
- Boston
They are very secure, you will want to fold em up when not using them like any velcro product to prevent them from picking up everything.
- Location
- Randolph, MA
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I got them with the steel insert there great especially for the winter but I'm thinking about buying a different set of spikes for the summer. Nice heavy duty pad but they are bulky.
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I have them and feel the same. Minus buying a summer set. We don't do a lot of removals.
I got them with the steel insert there great especially for the winter but I'm thinking about buying a different set of spikes for the summer. Nice heavy duty pad but they are bulky.
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I have them and feel the same. Minus buying a summer set. We don't do a lot of removals.
- Location
- Ames Iowa
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- Ames Iowa
Sorry the attachments arent working right now. i'll try again at home
