Buck titanium, tree vs pole vs permanent 3.5 inch

[Barc Buster]

Interesting maybe I should look into some Bashlins, what is the main difference you notice beetween the Bucks and the Bashlins? I have always used Buckingham.

The big thing for me is the stirrup angle and how easy the spur goes into the tree. Less gaffing out too.

 

[jeff2423]

I recieved my Bashlins Tuesday and paired them with big buck velcro pads. I climbed a large honey locust yesterday and a half dead box eldar of moderate size today. The Bashlins performed excellently. I've never had a spike go into the tree more easily or hold better. Its been a long time since I wore steel bucks, but there is a pair hanging on the wall in my shop. The first major difference I noticed is the thickness and angle of the stirrups. The bashlins are much thicked and have an angle which points the spur towards the toes slightly while keeping the shaft back from the shin bone. The gaff itself doesn't stick out to the side as far, keeping the foot closer to the tree and putting less side load on the knee joint. Also the gaff has a finer profile to the point which sinks into the wood much easier, however I am comparing brand new bashlins to old bucks that may have changed shape from wear and sharpening, so newer bucks could be different. I'll try to remember to snap a side by side picture tomorrow and post it. I was also pleasantly surprised to learn the Bashlins are made about an hour north of me in Grove city PA. Its nice to help out local manufacturing.

Your comparing old Buckingham steel spurs to new bashlin aluminum climbers lol, also comparing Steel to Aluminum. Buckingham has a patent called "Grip" which throws the gaff to a 3 degree angle allowing for easier setting of the foot/spur and keeps your gaff pointed towards the tree.Again I wear "new" Bucks and am biased but it is rare I hear people choosing a Bashlin spur over a new school Buckalloy or titanium climber.

 

[RBJtree]

Your comparing old Buckingham steel spurs to new bashlin aluminum climbers lol, also comparing Steel to Aluminum. Buckingham has a patent called "Grip" which throws the gaff to a 3 degree angle allowing for easier setting of the foot/spur and keeps your gaff pointed towards the tree.Again I wear "new" Bucks and am biased but it is rare I hear people choosing a Bashlin spur over a new school Buckalloy or titanium climber.

My apologies for the mistake. There are a couple people above who seem to prefer the bashlin, but I don't know if they have used newer bucks. I have not, but I am very happy with my bashlins. I may have chosen differently if I could have tried them all first, but that wasn't an option for me.

 

[rico]

My apologies for the mistake. There are a couple people above who seem to prefer the bashlin, but I don't know if they have used newer bucks. I have not, but I am very happy with my bashlins. I may have chosen differently if I could have tried them all first, but that wasn't an option for me.

Where do you think the BuckAlloy and the DMM Gecko got the idea for the angled stirrup and the wide footbed? Thats right, Bashlin. One thing both of these spurs unfortunately missed was the beautiful straight gaff profile of the Bashlins. I also use Buck Titaniums in a permeant 3.5" gaff, which has a beautiful straight profile that I love. Bashlins have been around for a very long time and there is a reason many climbers still chose them over all the latest and greatest. They are that good!