looking for a better pad for climbers

[tnh21]

Need some advice on different pads for climbers. I have the super wrap pads on my spikes right now, and time to retire them they seem to twist on the shank to much. I have Geckos at work however not going to invest in them for sidework. Any thoughts, looking at the Aluminum pads.

 

[MasterBlaster]

The Stiff Wrap Pads are what I replaced my aluminum pads with, WAY better, but those Big Buck pads are looking interesting but ONLY IF they are angled. That angle makes all the difference in the world!

http://wesspur.com/spurs/spur-pads.html

 

[bonner1040]

I use these:

https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=70&item=1861

I wrote a review on them here: https://www.masterblasterhome.com/s...ltralight-Spur-Pads&highlight=ultralight+pads

AdamP told me though that the while warmer, the Buckingham BigBucks are much more comfortable. I dont do spur takedowns every day but when I am wearing my ClimbRights I never think about being uncomfortable, in fact I always think how at ease I feel. Compared to an 'L' or 'T' pad there is no comparison IMO, night and day.

Whatever you do, the angled shank connection is extremely important.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Those look nice.

 

[bonner1040]

You should try them!

 

[Reddog]

Any thoughts, looking at the Aluminum pads.

There are what I use and would buy again.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I had the caddy pads for years until I kicked them to the curb.

 

[Adam_P]

AdamP told me though that the while warmer, the Buckingham BigBucks are much more comfortable. I dont do spur takedowns every day but when I am wearing my ClimbRights I never think about being uncomfortable, in fact I always think how at ease I feel. Compared to an 'L' or 'T' pad there is no comparison IMO, night and day.

Yea, I have the BB velco pads here http://www.wesspur.com/Spurs/spur-pads.html

You literally feel nothing. Downsides are size, heat, and cost.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Stiff off set pads .... concur

 

[SouthSoundTree]

A big difference that I notice is whether or not I have on two layers of pants, tech pants and polypro or fleece. I think that it is like wearing two pairs of socks while backpacking. They slide one each other a bit, reducing friction on the skin.

Anybody else notice this?

Yesterday, I wore spurs for a good chunk of an 8 hour day, after a long break from spurs. I think that I lost my 'spur callus'/ toughness on my shin, as they were a bit uncomfy, but only a bit.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I always wear soccer shin/knee pads under my pants.

 

[rskybiz]

Just curious and not ment to derail.
But do you all make a wrap with the lower straps? I have found that keeps them in place.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I used to do that, but for some reason I just stopped.

 

[SouthSoundTree]

I don't wrap the lower strap on my pole spurs. No problems of them moving around.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

+1 or 2....

 

[MasterBlaster]

I stopped because I didn't really notice any difference.

 

[Adam_P]

I wear hiking boots most of the time so my lower straps are actually 1.5" webbing through big cam buckles that I can pull real tight. It makes up for not having a big heel to keep the spurs in place.

 

[rumination]

Adam, did you buy that webbing strap or make it yourself? Could you post a picture please? I really need something like that.

 

[Adam_P]

Yup I made them myself. I think I got all the stuff from strapworks.com. I have an old singer sewing machine in the basement for sewing webbing.

 

[Tucker943]

I bought these this afternoon. Are they any good?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Are they angled? Any pad with a metal insert is better than the ones w/o.

 

[Tucker943]

yes, angled.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I'm sure you'll have no problems! I think the larger, double straps pads are overkill, however. It's the metal inserts that are the most important thing.

 

[Tucker943]

I was in a store with a little tree gear, and was hell bent on leaving with new pads. I only had 3 to choose from and these seemed to be the best option. one kind was "L" pads which wont even be discussed, the next were the super "T" pads which Ive been dancing on for 7 years and am no longer in love with, and last were the ones shown above.

 

[bonner1040]

Those are the big bucks Chris, thats what Adam has and he says they are great, if a little warm.