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  1. SouthSoundTree

    Any downside to using tree spikes vs pole spikes on thin-bark tree?

    I don't know specifically about your trees, but You aren't pushing down very hard to force a gaff-out. If you're using a top rope, you are in especially good shape. I climbing a lot of live doug-firs residentially in pole spurs, one was 145', no problem, highstepping somewhat, too, as I had to...
  2. SouthSoundTree

    Any downside to using tree spikes vs pole spikes on thin-bark tree?

    I think it's pretty minor discomfort/ mitigation. I have tree spurs, given to me by a friend, along with shin guards. That is weird to me. I've tried about 4 different pads. I like to sit in my saddle when I can rest. Stripping a fir is easy with a non isolated top rope, shot anywhere through...
  3. SouthSoundTree

    Any downside to using tree spikes vs pole spikes on thin-bark tree?

    My lineman friend gave me a hone stone for my gaffs. I wear pole gaffs with minimalist L-pads. Probably 190-200 pounds geared up. I almost, almost never sharpen them, maybe half a dozen times in 7 years. Filing will take off too much. One thing that I've found about spurs, more comfy with two...
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