Jul 11, 2008 · If you're pruning, it is NOT recommended to use spikes, too much damage to the tree, debated ad nauseum on other forums. Get your climbing rope set nice and high and you …

Apr 4, 2008 · You will need to get tree gaffs, they are about 3" opposed to the 1 1/2 on your poles spikes. This will get you through the bark and into some solid wood. The pole gaffs are shorter …

Jan 11, 2006 · Apologies up front if my terminology is wrong as I've never done climbing before. My neighbor lent me his old spiked climbers, and since I had no other equipment at all I …

May 15, 2018 · Hello everyone! So i plan on leaving the ground soon and start climbing with gaffs (oldschool i guess). My question is Pole or Tree Gaffs. I work in Northern New Jersey and …

Hello everyone. I’m new to tree climbing and am looking for a good pair of boots for climbing spikes. I’ve got wide feet-2E, and I’m a larger guy at about 255lbs. I’m looking for some advice …

Jan 18, 2007 · I personally prefer pole spikes for most tree work. They are much easier to stand in, and easier on the legs because there is less leverage with shorter spikes. If you are …

Feb 23, 2009 · I just purchased a pair of climbing spikes on ebay and I cant figure how the bottom straps go. I cant get them around my leg so I have been putting them around my foot parallel …

Jun 27, 2023 · I'd like to expand my climbing techniques to include spiking up a tree, but there's one nagging question. How hard do those climbers press outward, below the knee? I don't do …

Jan 31, 2010 · The photos below show how I now climb palms without using spikes if the trunk is pristine. On old palms that have been spiked dozens or hundreds of times, I still use spikes, …

Oct 5, 2009 · What pad and climbing spike combination is the most comfortable on you shins?