FTC Klik N'Ka spurs

[treegongfu]

I'm looking for new spurs and saw these

FTC KLIK N'KA CLIMBING SPURS - Lowest prices & free shipping | Maple Leaf Ropes

www.mapleleafropes.com

Wondering if anyone cares to tell me what they think of these.

Thanks.

 

[Merle Nelson]

Try before you buy if at all possible. Or have a good return policy. The right fitting and design of climbers can be a joy to work with, or, misery.

They look to have replaceable gaffs - a plus. Appear to have a similar heavy straight line as Climb Rights. And I've read a number of people unhappy with those.

But, I don't know anything about these for sure.

 

[Boomslang]

I can't speak on the actual spurs themselves, but I know a few guys who tried those snowboard style bindings and they hated them. Bulky, puts pressure on the top of the foot, and easily breakable.

 

[islandarb]

I can't speak on the actual spurs themselves, but I know a few guys who tried those snowboard style bindings and they hated them. Bulky, puts pressure on the top of the foot, and easily breakable.

I for one hated those things. Bought the spikepods. God awful.

 

[treegongfu]

Thanks all. I'll probably just go with the Distel 3s. They are a good bit cheaper too.

 

[islandarb]

Honestly the gaffs look like junk. What is that shit underneath for. Limbwalking. Oh my. Plain stupid.

 

[treegongfu]

The grip underneath looks too pronounced. Like you would be balancing on it.

 

[Willber]

I have the older red Gecko UltraLight Aluminum Gaffs, (nice sized calf muscle shroud) which according to ArbSession are not made any more as of about 2020.
But, if you have sorta nice ones like the Notch Climbers 2.0 (calf muscle shroud is a bit to large circumference for peoples, with smaller diameter legs like myself), make sure to get these straps, very comfortable, they're wide and soft enough over the top of the foot, where they don't cause pain, over long duration of use.

Buckingham Velcro Lower Spur Straps with Stiffener

The patented Buckingham Velcro climber straps now feature an added leather stiffener. These easy on and easy off hook and loop fastener straps are very fast. Sold as a pair

arbsession.com

 

[islandarb]

I have the older red Gecko UltraLight Aluminum Gaffs, (nice sized calf muscle shroud) which according to ArbSession are not made any more as of about 2020.
But, if you have sorta nice ones like the Notch Climbers 2.0 (calf muscle shroud is a bit to large circumference for peoples, with smaller diameter legs like myself), make sure to get these straps, very comfortable, they're wide and soft enough over the top of the foot, where they don't cause pain, over long duration of use.

Buckingham Velcro Lower Spur Straps with Stiffener

The patented Buckingham Velcro climber straps now feature an added leather stiffener. These easy on and easy off hook and loop fastener straps are very fast. Sold as a pair

arbsession.com

Those straps are awesone. Distribute pressure beautifully. Allows for a nice firm fit with 0 discomfort.

 

[Chris Schultz]

I'm looking for new spurs and saw these

FTC KLIK N'KA CLIMBING SPURS - Lowest prices & free shipping | Maple Leaf Ropes

www.mapleleafropes.com

Wondering if anyone cares to tell me what they think of these.

Thanks.

I think I would never buy those, I don’t even think I’d take them on a test drive.

 

[islandarb]

I think I would never buy those, I don’t even think I’d take them on a test drive.

I deadin . No test drive. They really do look weird.

 

[data farm 26]

The velcro's are essential imo

 

[islandarb]

The velcro's are essential imo

I endorse this. No substitution for me.

 

[Boomslang]

I hate Velcro and even I use the Velcro lowers. They're that good.

 

[Steve Connally]

I gotta agree with those velcro lowers. I've used them for a long time and really enjoy them. Fairly durable and nice and wide. This spikes are a little odd. LOL

 

[ghostice]

Anybody have comments on Panther spurs - Rob carries them at Arborist Supplies or the Panther Company webpage

 

[Jonny]

FTC makes good stuff, but I already know I won’t like those gaff points, and I’m not so sure about the clicky straps.

Anyone remember the Wolf Claw spikes from maybe 20 years ago? I thought they looked so dope in the Sherrill catalog, but I found a few reviews that convinced me not to bother. The pic doesn’t have the ratchet straps but I’m pretty sure it was an option.

 

[data farm 26]

I remember those, my friend bought them. He was miserable. Not sure it was the spikes fault but they didn't help!

 

[chiselbit]

I bought some of those wolf claws too, they weren’t real comfy. And the back strap got in the way occasionally when doing oak removals or anything that wasn’t just a straight up pole.