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I ended up getting Brian’s recommendations- Weaver shin pads. Thank you Brian! I wrongly assumed the existing top strap would work. Ordered 2 new straps about 6” longer. I had to lower the shank one notch to compensate for the height of the shin wrap. These are comfy spurs now. In time, I’ll...

Tulip poplar. Lirodendron tulipefera

That’s a good point Sean about the thinner bark at the top. On yesterday’s removal I only really needed the tree spurs on the first 60’. once in the canopy, the poles would have worked fine.

A trip to Gap sounds fun though. I just don’t know when I could do it. I definitely don’t want to drag all the kids up there

Actually I’m going to order the ones Brian linked me to. They are from Gap and specifically fit the Kleins. Metal, leather, and felt.

Good points Friedrich. I suppose that once I get some shin protection on my tree spikes, I may prefer them more. Currently though, the poles are more comfortable. I do wear a set of thin shin guards turned inwards no matter which set I use. This really helps on the poles but not as much on the...

I actually prefer my pole spikes to my tree spikes and will probably get a set of “shin savers” for each. I only wear the tree spikes for the thick bark species as it’s a lot less torque on my knees and they are easily removed from the tree.

Brian, do those Weaver pads hold the shank straight or at an angle? Which is preferable? They look nice and comfortable.

What’s so bad about them besides the standard T pads that kill your shins?

They are good besides the shin digging. They were my first pair. Money was tight so it was Kleins and a Weaver 4 D saddle that was probably around $100. I’d rather make the spurs comfortable than get a new pair.

Anyone have them or any type of metal and foam type wrap for the top of your climbers. I use Klein tree gaffs.