New Climb Right aluminum spurs

Worthaug

Worthaug

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So, my first set of spurs were the Climb Right aluminum spurs (yellow irons, tree gaffs, 1 screw with a t shaped interface) with Weaver leather t pads. I then upgraded the pads to the Climb Right aluminum pads with velcro straps, went from miserable to comfortable. Then I upgraded the lower straps to the Weaver velcro straps. I was in heaven! One more upgrade to make, Mike Powers' spurscender! Mike didn't realize I had the old style and sent me the unit that fits the new style so I purchased new irons with tree gaffs (model no.12727-t) which have the bolting pattern to fit that he ascender. Now, I am really geared up and haven't even spent near the cost of Geckos. I was feeling so pro bro! Well the gaffs are terrible and barely stick into Pine. I've got to slam the gaff in and really waste time making sure I'm not gonna gaff out. So annoying, I was becoming less productive and felt more anxious and nervous than ever to do removals because of how lame my spikes were. I have since switched back to my old irons and gaffs and couldn't be happier. I don't understand the shape and concept behind the 12727's, they're blunt and thick and as effective as trying to stick you're thumb into bark. Pathetic!
I'm hoping @bonner1040 can lead me to a better option for replacement gaffs because the irons are nice. End rant!

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A
 
I won a pair of climb rites at the Charlotte comp a couple of years ago. Hurt like a SOB. Sold them after one climb. The shanks were too short for my long legs. I'm wondering in the new longer shank model is any better?
 
oldoakman said:
I won a pair of climb rites at the Charlotte comp a couple of years ago. Hurt like a SOB. Sold them after one climb. The shanks were too short for my long legs. I'm wondering in the new longer shank model is any better?
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They are a bit short, but for me, it's not as big of a problem as the fact that the spikes won't even stick into a sponge...

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A
 
same experiences here Worthaug / oldoakman , I gave them three climbs tried changing the spikes to USA pole gaffs and still were uncomfortable so flogged them off at half what I paid for them and went back to my titanium buckinghams with the powers spur ascender - much happier :)
 
Stihlmadd said:
same experiences here Worthaug / oldoakman , I gave them three climbs tried changing the spikes to USA pole gaffs and still were uncomfortable so flogged them off at half what I paid for them and went back to my titanium buckinghams with the powers spur ascender - much happier :)
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I just don't understand why they changed the design from good to worse...

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A
 
I tried a french manufactured pair of ally's years ago with no discomfort issues so didn't hesitate when I purchased from treestuff the new gaffs - figured they would be the same within a certain variation but was sadly mistaken, just glad to find some-one who was willing to take them off my hands.
def think there is something in the leg length issue but the thickness of the foot plate and the spike angle entry really did it for me.
 
Has anyone tried the Stein aluminum spikes? I'd also love to hear about other Buckingham TI users experiences with gaff length, pad, etc. I am trying to decide between the two.

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Worthaug said:
So, my first set of spurs were the Climb Right aluminum spurs (yellow irons, tree gaffs, 1 screw with a t shaped interface) with Weaver leather t pads. I then upgraded the pads to the Climb Right aluminum pads with velcro straps, went from miserable to comfortable. Then I upgraded the lower straps to the Weaver velcro straps. I was in heaven! One more upgrade to make, Mike Powers' spurscender! Mike didn't realize I had the old style and sent me the unit that fits the new style so I purchased new irons with tree gaffs (model no.12727-t) which have the bolting pattern to fit that he ascender. Now, I am really geared up and haven't even spent near the cost of Geckos. I was feeling so pro bro! Well the gaffs are terrible and barely stick into Pine. I've got to slam the gaff in and really waste time making sure I'm not gonna gaff out. So annoying, I was becoming less productive and felt more anxious and nervous than ever to do removals because of how lame my spikes were. I have since switched back to my old irons and gaffs and couldn't be happier. I don't understand the shape and concept behind the 12727's, they're blunt and thick and as effective as trying to stick you're thumb into bark. Pathetic!
I'm hoping @bonner1040 can lead me to a better option for replacement gaffs because the irons are nice. End rant!

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A
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Bummer :aburrido:
 
Thanks Mike, I have switched back to my original spikes and currently have the spurscender attached to one screw through the middle square hole on the plate on the inside of the iron. If it does not work or last long I'll be in touch.

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A
 
Stihlmadd said:
I am running the big buck super wrap pads and american pole gaffs - love the bloody things wouldn't go back to the steel ones after climbing in these beauty's (y)
adjustable leg length has plenty of range for my just on 6 ft height.
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I have been looking into the big buck pads. I use the sawpod for my handsaw on my leg. I'm wondering if the handsaw will interfere with the comfort of the big buck pads? Works well with Cadillac pads, I do know that...
 
I have the Stein X2 climbers and they are good. I liked the pads enough that I ordered some to put on my Bashins and that has become my daily spike setup. I actually ordered the green climb right versions of the pads, but they are very short and anyone over 5'9" will likely not be able to get enough height out of them. The black X2 pads were perfect and have some adjustment left over.

The X2s are solid, and the tread on the bottom of the foot plate is helpful, but prone to fill with rosin and bark. They don't feel especially light even though they are much better than steel combos.

I did reshape the 12727 gaff points when sharpening to more of a Buckingham shape and it did improve their sinking when climbing.
 
MikePowers321 said:
I have been looking into the big buck pads. I use the sawpod for my handsaw on my leg. I'm wondering if the handsaw will interfere with the comfort of the big buck pads? Works well with Cadillac pads, I do know that...
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I have a set of big buck pads sitting on my TreeStuff wish list.
 
Stihlmadd said:
I am running the big buck super wrap pads and american pole gaffs - love the bloody things wouldn't go back to the steel ones after climbing in these beauty's (y)
adjustable leg length has plenty of range for my just on 6 ft height.
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That's really all I needed to hear. I'll say more about this later, but I can't tell you how much I appreciate your videos and other input @Stihlmadd Ben. It's not always stuff I haven't seen, or even done, but it is done for real, in a production environment, warts and all, on a few levels up from me. It helps, and I'd pay to keep seeing it.

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