Pawn Shop Gaffs!

[Haywire Haywood]

I've always wanted a pair of these because I love the idea of falling out of a tree or gaffing my ankle. Anyway, I was stalking my local pawn shops and these were on the shelf. $60. The leather is in decent shape and the straps are webbing. The Gaffs are fixed and short, but I'm unlikely to climb any thick barked stuff around here. I've lost enough weight in the past year or so to fit my seat that I used when I was in my 20s. It doesn't fit exactly like it did when I was 25, but it fits well enough to play around a little.

 

[KenJax Tree]

I would get new straps and pads.


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[Brendon Phillips]

Think you can fit Cadillac pads or some buckingham velcros on those antiques?

 

[Haywire Haywood]

If I knew what Cadillac pads were, I would be in a better position to answer that. LOL

 

[Brendon Phillips]

They're the cast aluminum ones with the foam padding. I don't know why or where I picked that up.... But that's what comes to mind when I think of them. They're not really like Cadillacs though.... More like Pinto pads.

 

[Haywire Haywood]

I don't even have suitable boots to go with them. I'll just play with them as is. Should be interesting.

 

[Marshy]

They look like linemen pole spikes. They shoul be good for a ride. lol

 

[Brendon Phillips]

I don't even have suitable boots to go with them. I'll just play with them as is. Should be interesting.

Don't forget to take a video.

 

[Pelorus]

You might wanna save up a couple more months allowance and invest in a set of these (copied from Treestuff listing) which are available from several Arboristsite sponsors. I'm still production climbing on my original set of Kleins purchased back in 1987. Have replaced the straps, pads, and gaffs several times on them.

A complete set of quality classic steel Klein spurs. Comes with nylon foot and leg straps as well as leather 'L' pads. Choose between 2 3/4" replaceable tree gaffs (most popular) or 1 9/16" replaceable pole gaffs.

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Regular Price: $199.95
Price: $169.95
Save: $30.00!

 

[Haywire Haywood]

I might video the bungee jumping trip I'm going on in July, but not the "falling out of the tree" expedition. LOL. You fellas would enjoy that far too much.

 

[Brendon Phillips]

Would make a great YouTube video.

 

[woodchuck357]

You paid way to much, 10 to 15 would be about right.

 

[Haywire Haywood]

Water under the bridge now. Short and overpriced, doesn't matter.

 

[BuckmasterStumpGrinding]

A set of climb right pads and a sharpening and you will be good to go. $130 or so for the pads.

 

[BuckmasterStumpGrinding]

And worth every penny. The climb right pads are Cadillac to me.