Bashlin spikes

[treeman82]

Somebody offered me a pair of Bashlin spikes which I may or may not take tomorow. I have a pair of Buckinghams already which I use and like. The idea of a spare pair is nice though. So, what are your overall opinions on the Bashlins, and what is a good pad to put on it?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Get em, and then the cadillac pads or at least the wrap-around velcro cinch pads.

My set new knocked a hole in $350.

 

[wct4life]

treeman, If you don't want them, I'll take them off of your hands for a fair price.

 

[a_lopa]

i own bashlins i got em cheap, but when ive had a kit supplied i found the bucks more comfortable,bashlins are a little straighter near the spike IMO.

 

[wct4life]

he's dropping them off at MY place!

What?! I called 'em first. Don't make me come up there!

 

[treeman82]

I don't have a very good basis to form an opinion on them because I only used them once on a little dinky hemlock. I do know that they have the chinsy T pads on them, which would make just about any gaff feel like junk. I also know that they haven't been used more than 5 times.

 

[rahtreelimbs]

I usd Bashlin aluminum climbers for almost 8-9 yrs. I was given a pair of Kleins recently so far I like them better......time will tell.


For the moment I am hanging on to the Bashlin aluminum climbers..........I may sell them down the road.

 

[Ross Turner]

I own Bashlins & prefer them to Buckinghams & Komets,Asa Gypo says get some wrap arpunds they will make life easier,Im getting some when i have the spare cash.

 

[Husky288XP]

I use Kliens now, but I would relgiously wear my Stinger Brooks. Those gaffs were my favorite, but they are hard to find parts for anymore.