Spurs pads adjustments. Should there be any pain?

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I have Buckingham steel spurs with Buckingham Big Buck Velcro pads. It's supposed to be comfortable but I experience pain on the inner side of tibia (not sure about the bone name, but it's inner side of the bone below knee). I adjusted it according to manual (it says 1/2'' below knee) and some YouTube videos.
Does it indicate that my pad is too high, or it's just my poor technique?
Should there be any pain after when using spurs?
thanks.
 
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Now there will be people who won’t agree with this but you should be in absolute agony for the first 10 years of your career
Mind numbing pain that stays for days after a big removal. Then , after you figure out it’s not supposed to hurt and you get the right setup you will appreciate it more. That’s what I did and I highly recommend it
 
chiselbit said:
Now there will be people who won’t agree with this but you should be in absolute agony for the first 10 years of your career
Mind numbing pain that stays for days after a big removal. Then , after you figure out it’s not supposed to hurt and you get the right setup you will appreciate it more. That’s what I did and I highly recommend it
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Ok. Thanks. Where should it hurt? Muscle, bone, all over?
 
The angled type made a big difference Also, I found, for me, wearing them lower helped.what kind of boots?
 
JMB6 said:
Yes, and they are big, supposedly comfortable. However I am concerned they are adjusted too high. Should the main pad pressure go against muscle?
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"1/2" below the knee" is an urban legend spread by folks who dont know what they are talking about. Lower your pads so they are near the meat of your calf....And no, once you become accustomed to climbing in spurs, you shouldn't be in pain..
 
rico said:
"1/2" below the knee" is an urban legend spread by folks who dont know what they are talking about. Lower your pads so they are near the meat of your calf....And no, once you become accustomed to climbing in spurs, you shouldn't be in pain..
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Thanks a lot. This is what I was suspecting after two dais of pain.
 
Are the pads new? If they are, part of it may be just the initial stiffness and taking some time to break-in before conforming to your body in the best way.
 
I have the same big bucks with steel Klein spurs, except mine have the leather straps instead of velcro. I remember having some pain initially, mostly I believe foot pain, but these days I find them very comfortable. I don't think there is a break in period for the spur pads as they have a steel insert, however maybe there is a break in for your legs?

The only thing I can think of that's changed, besides climbing more often these days, is that the adjustment screws are starting to wear out and create some slop and I've changed boots. I went from regular steel toe work boots (can't remember the most recent brand that I bought) to a pair of chainsaw protection boots. I do believe these boots have a built in steel shank and definitely have built in padding around the outside of the boot which may or may not lead to a more comfortable time in spurs.
 
I run the old L pads, I just stuff some felt in there, folded over4 times, large enough to cover the entire pad

(felt acts as cushion)

its alright, although caddy pads are on my shopping list, probably one of the more important things on there actually, since I do so much spur climbing

oh, and I quit being in agony when climbing (Not arguing with the pro's, but why would I do that when I can avoid it pretty easy?)
learned technique, and strengthened my feet up (They burned like heck after climbing on spurs)

you will get there pretty quick if you keep up the practice
 
I was fighting some pain initially when I put my Bashlins together. Kinda eyeballed them to be the same height as the steel Bucks I was used to. Was getting friction burns and blisters on my calves. Raised the sleeve up some more and it was all better. Still not close to the knee, but I’m happy and comfortable. Love the Caddies. Got some angled steel insert shin cup pads, and some angled steel insert Velcro wrap pads, they’re comfy enough, but I prefer the Caddies.
 
rico said:
"1/2" below the knee" is an urban legend spread by folks who dont know what they are talking about. Lower your pads so they are near the meat of your calf....And no, once you become accustomed to climbing in spurs, you shouldn't be in pain..
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I just adjusted mine to around your specs

hoping they work better now
 
Some good advice shared..and some...well... HAHA!

When I upgraded to Buck velcros with inserts my sore shin/leg/knee stopped. I got some good advice from someone about pad height too.

Slide your fingers up the outside of your tibia. it will be straight and smooth and then flare out just like a tree trunk. The top of your pads should be just a little below this flat spot. If you go with the half inch recommendation the top of your spike will gouge your bone. You might need to move the adjuster down a little. Don't go too low...just to where it stops rubbing.
 
rico said:
"1/2" below the knee" is an urban legend spread by folks who dont know what they are talking about. Lower your pads so they are near the meat of your calf....And no, once you become accustomed to climbing in spurs, you shouldn't be in pain..
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No, Rico, it was originally a suburban legend that eventually led to an urban myth.
I’m pretty well over 6’ tall and I rock some pretty short Antec Climbers. The dealer had figured them to be too short compared to my old, “properly adjusted” steel climbers. I figured it was at least worth a shot, and they probably won’t hurt more than what I was used to.
Long story short, I loved the shorter climbers from day one, and wouldn’t think of running them any higher.
 
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