Ever use Tree climbing Spurs?

[DuckDogTrainer]

Anyone use Spurs instead of ladders and climbing sticks? If so how did you like them?

[Cajun Blake]

Anyone use Spurs instead of ladders and climbing sticks? If so how did you like them?

got life insurance ?


FYI - climbing spurs are illegal on both State and Federal land

[DuckDogTrainer]

[QUOTE=Cajun Blake;10082954]got life insurance ?


That dangerous?

[doright]

I have used them on occasion and thats all my brother in law would use. I like them just fine. You need to be careful of the tree you are climbing. Trees like pine that have loose bark use extreme caution. You may think its stuck good but the bark will slip out. Make sure you get tree climbing spurs and not the linesman spurs. Tree spurs have a longer spur on them. The disadvantage is they can be dangerous if you are not paying attention.

[Bullseye07]

I'll hang stuff on them but I definitely wouldn't climb with them.

[bloodstick]

My FIL used to own a tree removal business for a long time in Tomball. He still has his old climbing equipment and I use it around the ranch from time to time. It can be very difficult or dangerous if not tied to the tree properly. Not to mention, its rough on the knees

[doright]

[quote=DuckDogTrainer;10082973]

got life insurance ?


That dangerous?

Yes. Be sure to have a safety belt.

[Low Fence]

How I hunt most of the time, especially out of state. If your safe and careful they are so fast and efficient everything else is comically complicated. But they ain't for everyone.

I as well as a large group I hunt with use them on a national refuge and have for decades and been checked countless times by state and several federal game wardens and all have assured us they where legal to use

[Low Fence]

There are 2 gaffs. Pole and tree

Me as well as every reputable hunter I know hate tree spikes. We all use pole spikes. Tree are too long and dangerous as well as tear the trees up. Pole are more than enough if you know what your doing. If your hurting your knees? Your doing it wrong or your equipment is set up wrong I can climb for hrs with no pains.

With a safety harness and linemans belt (sometimes2) it's impossible to fall. It's as safe as any other way up a tree

There are trees I hate to climb and trees I won't climb but that's the same with a climber too. Pine with thick bark suck but all pine get sap on you. Hickory... Ain't climbing as well as cedar. Red oak are tough and pin oak are iffy. Post oak, live oak, sweet gum, elm, hackberry, ash, poplar climb easy and cypress is my favorite.

Climb up
Pull lock on up
Lock on
Climb above and get in
Pull up bow
Kill stuff
Climb down

[switchback]

My brother used to climb with them doing tree work. Then he went to work for light gas and water company back home. Had to train using them. He eventually stuck one in the calf of his leg. They can be dangerous.

[LiftAndShoot]

I used tree climbing spikes...uh, for years. But that was for cutting down trees. Maybe we're talking about different things? I imagine they'd be really cumbersome and loud to hunt in..

[Stoof]

Climbed trees professionally for quite a few years. I wouldn't use gaffs in a hunting scenario. I only see bad things happening. You need practice to use them well. I would stick to ladders and climbing sticks for hunting.

[DuckDogTrainer]

Looks like I'll be staying with climbing sticks! Thanks for the heads up!

[Russ79]

You ain't lived until you've missed a spur coming down....I used to use them when I hunted Alazan WMA- you can put a stand up and not have to worry about anyone stealing it before you get back. I am too old and fat for that foolishness anymore.