tree gaffs shifting?

[northernsvcs]

Have a problem hopefuly some of you more experienced climbers can help me with.
my buckingham climbers keep shifting i have the superwrap pad, and i even have someone else sinch them down so they are real tight. i wear normal workboot ( just above ankle) and all of the lower buckles are tight as well. but after 5 minutes of climbing in them they start to rotate back, ( so instead of being up and down are now more angled). hope this makes sense. this happen to anyone else? how'd you fix the problem?
p.s. i followed MFG suggestions as far as setting the height on the leg.
Thanks for any help.

 

[Kevin]

Take a wrap on the leg irons with the boot strap.
Do your boots have heels?

 

[allmark]

I switched my upper pads to the Euc pad(2 straps and leather) I havent had a problem since. My legs are skinny so the same thing used to happen to me.

 

[northernsvcs]

thanks guys,
yea boots have heels.
yea, i think maybe the superwraps have to go.. unfortunate cause they are comfortable. but guy at store was saying same thing about switching to the 2 strap and larger leather pad thing.

 

[Colin]

Cinch your wraps up TIGHT! Orrrr, bin em and get some caddys.

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[Blinky]

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Makes a BIG difference. Depending on your boots it may be better to wrap down and around vs. up and around.

 

[Colin]

Taking a wrap won't make much of a difference in your pads shifting.

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[Blinky]

It does if the pads are shifting because because the leg irons are shifting. The wrap keeps the irons from moving around.

 

[Colin]

Yes, on the ankle. Not much effect higher up, on the calf. If it's loose, it will shift.

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[Tom Dunlap]

Do you have straight shank or twisted shank? The twisted shanks are worth the few extra dollars.

Today I saw a clever pad setup. The climber had Klein straight shank spikes with the basic top pads. He had taken another pair of top pads, slipped them onto the shanks and had them down by his ankle. He has thin shins so the shanks used to dig into his ankles before he started to use the second pads. That is a very clever solution.

 

[Roger_Barnett]

Those superwraps are junk....


Get the aluminum Cadillac pads....all other pads are a distant second.

 

[Gerald_Beranek]

Roger, the aluminum caddies are rigid alright and will most certainly keep the frame of the climber from kicking back. But you really got to pack the padding in those puppies to keep from wearing your shins raw.

Now the Gecko pads have a little bit of flexibility and are a heck of a lot lighter. And to me they seem to cover all the bases. I'm using the carbon fibers. A fine climber indeed.

 

[Lazarus2]

I agree.

We believe that spurs with rigid shin support reduces torqueing on the knee significantly. Soft pads soon get too sloppy. This can lead to serious knee and hip problems.

I prefer Buckingham titaniums with the twisted shank and angled steel shin cup.

A good pair of stiff soled boots with good arch support are necessary to prevent fallen arches.

STL specifically designed this boot for spurs, with sole support, deep heel, chainsaw protection to class 1 standard, reinforced instep and padding against the shank. Also has composite toe cap and is lightweight:
http://www.safetytechnology.co.uk/arborist/footwear

I'll be getting a pair as a general tree boot - the instep will secure the pantin better also. Has a speed lace system with zip also.