Carbon fiber spikes

[prentice110]

Anybody have/tried these yet? Are they as lite as the salesman said? He said he couldnt stock em' cause they were so expensive, and no one was buying. I realy need an upgrade, not getting younger sux. The guy was a B.S.er fo sho! Anybody here done biz wit Alexander Equipment in Lilse Il?

 

[no tree to big]

are you looking at the gecko's or does somebody else make carbon fiber spikes? I have a set of the "cheap" geckos and they are a world different then the old school spurs I have. might just be because the old spurs I have just have the generic leather pads and hurt like a sob after a while. I however recommend not using the European style spur its a whole different feel, It might have been the fact I was climbing a frozen hickory but I had a helluva time getting the feel for the different angle needed. If I'm on a job with you and slayer anytime soon I'll bring um with if you want to try um out. what do you curently climb with?

 

[prentice110]

I currently use some off brand cheapos . Use to use my buddies aluminum Bashlins and those were nice! We called em' air slippers. Ive tried the wolf claws, and dont get me wrong, they were nice to, but all the extra padding made me feel like I was spiking into rotten mush, so it made me feel unsafe .(IDK, just did). I dont know if the guy was talking about Geckos, he didnt say a brand name, just said the whole shank was carbon fiber. Was really hoping to get some feedback here, and maybe some pics, but Im a lil worried that Ive pissed everyone off too much(hehehe).

 

[flushcut]

I have not used them but I have not heard anything bad about them. I have a friend that is a lineman and he loves them.

 

[FanOFatherNash]

Komet Spikes & Wolf-Claw Tree Climbing Spurs
I ve tried the komet climbers , vs my buck. titanium lpads... they were nice
light, comfortable... to bad i am poor i kind of wish didn't try them on now!

 

[tree MDS]

I like the regular gecko's, with american tree spikes. I imagine the carbon fibre ones would be even better.. a little pricey though.

 

[Blakesmaster]

I like the regular gecko's, with american tree spikes. I imagine the carbon fibre ones would be even better.. a little pricey though.

Nice nub you left there, hacka! lol

 

[jefflovstrom]

I like the regular gecko's, with american tree spikes. I imagine the carbon fibre ones would be even better.. a little pricey though.

You don't take a wrap on that lower strap? Or is that a Cali thing?
Jeff

 

[prentice110]

I like the regular gecko's, with american tree spikes. I imagine the carbon fibre ones would be even better.. a little pricey though.

How pricey we talkin? Money is no object for my comfort right now.

 

[tree MDS]

Nice nub you left there, hacka! lol

There was a limb crossing over that from the other side. I just forgot to clean it up after removing the other limb. Smartass..

Jeff, I just never bothered wrapping the strap like that. I have seen climbers do that though. They were heterosexual too, so I don't think it's a cali thing.

 

[sgreanbeans]

Ive done things with Alexander, they are great. Service and Parts is real good. Parts, call one day(if early enough), get part the next day and I'm in the QC, 175miles away. Peeps all seem real cool and reasonable. Can call and b.s. with the mechanic about my equipment, that's a big thing right there. Going back to make a big purchase soon, I hope!

 

[prentice110]

Ive done things with Alexander, they are great. Service and Parts is real good. Parts, call one day(if early enough), get part the next day and I'm in the QC, 175miles away. Peeps all seem real cool and reasonable. Can call and b.s. with the mechanic about my equipment, that's a big thing right there. Going back to make a big purchase soon, I hope!

Well if you do, feel free to stop over and say hi. There kinda in my back yard. whats spelling for, this is the internet, not engilsh class hehe

 

[TreeAce]

hey prentice110...why not just get bashlins? Atleast you would know exactly what u are getting since you have used em before. I us em. Bought em 20 years ago and just now thinking about replacing my tree gaffs. I will say those geckos look sweet though. Prolly are to.

 

[911crash]

carbon fiber geckos

ive had them for about 2yrs and love the comfort and lightweight of them.

 

[tree MDS]

I just noticed looking at the sherril catalog from last fall, it seems as though they don't offer the euro style gaffs anymore. Only pole gaffs or american style tree spikes. Just an observation..

 

[prentice110]

hey prentice110...why not just get bashlins? Atleast you would know exactly what u are getting since you have used em before. I us em. Bought em 20 years ago and just now thinking about replacing my tree gaffs. I will say those geckos look sweet though. Prolly are to.

Cuz I heard there lighter, and Ive always been the first one in my zone to try new things. Fight fatige you know?

 

[TreeAce]

You don't take a wrap on that lower strap? Or is that a Cali thing?
Jeff

I used to do that. Then I got some aluminum caddy pads and never needed to again.

 

[itsmyblood]

i have a pair $522.00 and worth every penny. Actualy got em at 20% off in december from sherrill tree. both spikes are lighter than one aluminum spike.

 

[prentice110]

i have a pair $522.00 and worth every penny. Actualy got em at 20% off in december from sherrill tree. both spikes are lighter than one aluminum spike.

Nice! Daddy like! Now thats what Im talkin' bout'! Can you post a pic, or tell me what brand/model?

 

[prentice110]

You don't take a wrap on that lower strap? Or is that a Cali thing?
Jeff

Only time Ive ever seen that was in a Wesco boot ad from the 90's in Arbor Age or TCIA mag. Cool pic from way way back. "You cant chase the climbers we know up a tree without thier Wesco's!".