Gaff Pads!

[dhuffnmu]

I want to purchase a new pair of pads for my gaffs. I want the Super Wrap Pads from Sherrill. They have two options though ones with a steel insert and ones without. I have a pair of the Aluminum Bashlin gaffs. Which would I need.

Thanks

 

[BigUglySquirrel]

Pads

Hola amigo!

The steel superwraps are supposed to be used only for the Buckingham climbers. I own a pair of Bashlin Aluminums w/the steel support superwraps....they're a tad uncomfy. They tend to dig into your shin at the top of the steel support. They also rub a bit here and there. Also have a pair of Buckingham Steel climbers w/regular superwraps that are super comfy...but the velcro is so old it tends to "creep" a bit. (Bear in mind they've paid their due and been handed down to me...) Personally, I'm saving to buy a new pair of NON STEEL superwraps for my Bashlins. Best of both worlds! So, based on my experience and knowledge of the situation, I strongly suggest going with the Superwraps WITHOUT the steel shin cup. Also interested in those Buc-pads or something similar, but I've never used them.

 

[hobby climber]

Caddy Pads All The Way !!!

Hey dhuffnmu, your question has been talked about before www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=22505&highlight=climbing+pads . I had taken the advice of others here and on another site and purchased the aluminum pads also know as the "Caddy Pads". They are formed aluminum pads in a cup shape the fits over your shin preventing it from rotating around your leg and keeping the shaft in place. Very comfortable and well worth the money! Price is between $67 to $97. Two different sizes, regular and small. Make sure you get the ones that fit you! Good luck. HC

 

[rbtree]

Caddy pads are the best, but the alu Bashlins won't fit, without doing lots of painstaking filing on the pad slot. Worth the effort, imo.