Spikes and spur help?

treekiwi · 17th January 2008, 07:38 PM

Hey guys, i was wondering if you could combine the bashlin alloy climber with a some valcrow pads that buckingham make, am looking for the best combo having used leather and velcrow straps alike, any ideas would be muchly appreciated

bigshea13 · 17th January 2008, 07:49 PM

i have a set up exactly like that. the velcro tends to stretch and the straps in the pads broke from the shaft moving while the pads were tight to my legs. they worked decent for a while. now im back to my klein offsets. id like to try a set of those wolf paws but they are almost 400 bucks i think. plus the velcro collects all kinds a crap. but they are easy on and easy off. if your not always in them they would be good for speratic jobs. if comforts an issue try wrapping an ace bandage under your pads. it lets you tighten the bajeezuz out of them and not cut your thighs and its a cheap quick fix

Ekka · 17th January 2008, 08:42 PM

Mate, get the caddy pads, they even leave Gecko's for dead, you will NEVER LOOK BACK!

Order from Wesspurs and they are cheaper than velcro's including freight to your door.

This page.

Spur Pads for Tree Climbing Spurs

Look for pic below, order them plus a pair of straps.

Climber Straps and Accessories for Tree Climbing Spurs

bigshea13 · 17th January 2008, 08:54 PM

those look like they hold the top of the shafts in place well. do they?

Ekka · 17th January 2008, 09:08 PM

Yeah, really well and rigid, no creep around to the back of your calf muscle etc, no pinch or shin groove, simply, no bull!

You'll be cruisin' in Caddy's.

There's a video where we compared the combo to the high tech Gecko's you know.

Therrin · 17th January 2008, 10:21 PM

For gaff pads, I use these. They're made by Buckingham, and they're verrrrrry comfy, I used the old style offset pads for a while and had to wrap towels around my ankles to keep them from getting bloody and raw.

These baby's... dang. Love em.

newguy18 · 20th January 2008, 11:10 AM

heck wesspur has a set of steel buckingham climbers and caddy pads with straps for $229.i gotta get me a set.

Ekka · 22nd January 2008, 11:10 AM

Therrin, they suck!

osb_mail · 22nd January 2008, 12:40 PM

ekka can we see a picture of your gaff set and ready to put on . I am think of buying a new set of pads for mine .want to see what the metal ones look like set up .

arborjockey · 22nd January 2008, 01:05 PM

I have the same as therrin and they work great for me. Take more time to put on compared to the velcro but are more comfor
table. see how the strap wraps around the gaff twice! stays tight

osb_mail · 22nd January 2008, 08:16 PM

I am in need of some new pads to I just have the L shaped leather so this thread is good for me to learn . I also have a set of spurs with T shaped pads but dont really like them .

newguy18 · 22nd January 2008, 08:18 PM

get caddys.

Therrin · 22nd January 2008, 09:27 PM

Ekka, I don't think they suck at all. They're comfy as hell, I've been using them for 6 months now (the pads shown in the pic I posted, not those gaffs)

And as Arborjockey mentioned, the 2 straps keep the gaffs nice and snug.
For me personally, I'm 6'7" tall, 36" inseam. I *LIKE* having the two wide-set leg straps. Keeps the gaffs from moving or rubbing. I've actually used the wrap around velcro ones as well, they were okay, no complaints, but I think my setup is more comfy.

I can spend a 10 hour day wearing gaffs, and the only thing that hurts at the end of the day is bottom of my foot. Still thinking about some of those plates.

Tree Machine · 22nd January 2008, 09:28 PM

You're a Saquatch, Therrin!!!

I used Therrin's mega-felt pads one single time last Summer, and left my spikes behind on the jobsite. When I realized it and went back, much sadness was experienced. They were nice, but warm as I remember.

So I dug out an old set in the garage and upgraded to these (below) last year, love them. I have them on the cheapest Buckingham spikes, so having them on some higher-end spikes should really rock

newguy18 · 22nd January 2008, 09:30 PM

i'm in chat ken.

Therrin · 22nd January 2008, 09:31 PM

If the alloys aren't too expensive I wouldn't mind trying them. Looks like they wouldn't move much <shrug> I'm up for trying something different.

newguy18 · 22nd January 2008, 09:36 PM

WesSpur Tree Equipment Homepage

17th January 2008, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
treekiwi Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 101	Spikes and spur help? Hey guys, i was wondering if you could combine the bashlin alloy climber with a some valcrow pads that buckingham make, am looking for the best combo having used leather and velcrow straps alike, any ideas would be muchly appreciated

17th January 2008, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 378	Re: Spikes and spur help? i have a set up exactly like that. the velcro tends to stretch and the straps in the pads broke from the shaft moving while the pads were tight to my legs. they worked decent for a while. now im back to my klein offsets. id like to try a set of those wolf paws but they are almost 400 bucks i think. plus the velcro collects all kinds a crap. but they are easy on and easy off. if your not always in them they would be good for speratic jobs. if comforts an issue try wrapping an ace bandage under your pads. it lets you tighten the bajeezuz out of them and not cut your thighs and its a cheap quick fix

17th January 2008, 08:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,830	Re: Spikes and spur help? Mate, get the caddy pads, they even leave Gecko's for dead, you will NEVER LOOK BACK! Order from Wesspurs and they are cheaper than velcro's including freight to your door. This page. Spur Pads for Tree Climbing Spurs Look for pic below, order them plus a pair of straps. Climber Straps and Accessories for Tree Climbing Spurs __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

17th January 2008, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 378	Re: Spikes and spur help? those look like they hold the top of the shafts in place well. do they?

17th January 2008, 09:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,830	Re: Spikes and spur help? Yeah, really well and rigid, no creep around to the back of your calf muscle etc, no pinch or shin groove, simply, no bull! You'll be cruisin' in Caddy's. There's a video where we compared the combo to the high tech Gecko's you know. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

17th January 2008, 10:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,270	Re: Spikes and spur help? For gaff pads, I use these. They're made by Buckingham, and they're verrrrrry comfy, I used the old style offset pads for a while and had to wrap towels around my ankles to keep them from getting bloody and raw. These baby's... dang. Love em. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

20th January 2008, 11:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,646	Re: Spikes and spur help? heck wesspur has a set of steel buckingham climbers and caddy pads with straps for $229.i gotta get me a set. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

22nd January 2008, 11:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,830	Re: Spikes and spur help? Therrin, they suck! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

22nd January 2008, 12:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 201	Re: Spikes and spur help? ekka can we see a picture of your gaff set and ready to put on . I am think of buying a new set of pads for mine .want to see what the metal ones look like set up .

22nd January 2008, 01:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
arborjockey Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 127	Re: Spikes and spur help? I have the same as therrin and they work great for me. Take more time to put on compared to the velcro but are more comfor table. see how the strap wraps around the gaff twice! stays tight

22nd January 2008, 08:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
osb_mail Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 201	Re: Spikes and spur help? I am in need of some new pads to I just have the L shaped leather so this thread is good for me to learn . I also have a set of spurs with T shaped pads but dont really like them .

22nd January 2008, 08:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,646	Re: Spikes and spur help? get caddys. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

22nd January 2008, 09:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,270	Re: Spikes and spur help? Ekka, I don't think they suck at all. They're comfy as hell, I've been using them for 6 months now (the pads shown in the pic I posted, not those gaffs) And as Arborjockey mentioned, the 2 straps keep the gaffs nice and snug. For me personally, I'm 6'7" tall, 36" inseam. I LIKE having the two wide-set leg straps. Keeps the gaffs from moving or rubbing. I've actually used the wrap around velcro ones as well, they were okay, no complaints, but I think my setup is more comfy. I can spend a 10 hour day wearing gaffs, and the only thing that hurts at the end of the day is bottom of my foot. Still thinking about some of those plates. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

22nd January 2008, 09:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	You're a Saquatch, Therrin!!! I used Therrin's mega-felt pads one single time last Summer, and left my spikes behind on the jobsite. When I realized it and went back, much sadness was experienced. They were nice, but warm as I remember. So I dug out an old set in the garage and upgraded to these (below) last year, love them. I have them on the cheapest Buckingham spikes, so having them on some higher-end spikes should really rock

22nd January 2008, 09:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,646	Re: Spikes and spur help? i'm in chat ken. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

22nd January 2008, 09:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,270	Re: Spikes and spur help? If the alloys aren't too expensive I wouldn't mind trying them. Looks like they wouldn't move much <shrug> I'm up for trying something different. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

22nd January 2008, 09:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,646	Re: Spikes and spur help? WesSpur Tree Equipment Homepage __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related