I'm a power lineman and I would say the same thing the phone man said. Don't use them unless you really no what you are doing. Climbing isn't for everyone and takes alot of experience to do it. Good luck

qzq, I climb trees for a living and use spikes several times a week. I only use them when I'm "removing" a tree. The spikes I use are longer than those so I get through the bark and into the cambium for a positive grab. I wouldn't suggest using those things. And yes, used often enough on the same tree,they could easily kill it, and maybe you.

I wouldn't use them either....... has to be tough on legs, and it seems easier to slip or miss. I will stick with my climbing ladders!

Spikes are the ONLY way I'd hang stands...I don't find them difficult to use, and it beats the heck out of luggin' sticks around. I like to be very mobile, and they're great...if I do put up a stand in a location I plan on using more than a couple times, I will put up my sticks. I couldn't tell you what brand my spurs are...I've had them for about 15 years, and they were given to me...they're professional grade spurs...had a relative that worked for the power company. I have two sets...tree and pole. Most of the trees I climb I can use the pole spurs, but heavy barked trees need the tree spurs. When I go out to hang stands, I wear a lineman's belt...more comfy than my safety belts/straps.

Those cheap sport climbers hurt your ankles like crazy and every year they hurt worse until they quit hurting when they just lay around on the garage floor from then on.

The biggest thing if you can have someone show how to climb and the things to do and not to do. It really isn't that hard but need to work with your climbers would be important. Climbing poles is a very safe thing if you know how and would be for trees as well. I would try to find a good set of climbers and like one post said those cheep setscould give you problems. You should have a set that supports all the way to the knee. Again it is a safeprocedure but practice and have someone help you at first.

no ive never used them

LOOKS A LITTLE RISCKY BE CAREFULL

I tried those spikes when they came out years ago and I did not like them either. For one thing the spikes are too long for oak trees. Looks like they made for trees with a thick bark like a southern pine. I have to say that was money wasted.

Ive only used them when chopping trees but as long as you have your safety rope around the tree and you really dig your spikes in its all good