Has anyone climbed trees using foot spikes?

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01-17-2009, 06:59 PM

#11

thndrchiken

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RE: Has anyone climbed trees using foot spikes?

No offense taken Korak, like you said when done properly. I take your word that you have years of experience doing it. I don't think that climbing with them and if caught by a tree cop that he'll be that understanding. Ol boy will be paying for the tree.

01-20-2009, 04:10 PM

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Surf62

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RE: Has anyone climbed trees using foot spikes?

Everything Korak stated is spot on. Climbing with spikes isbest left to the pros. Tree damage from spikes if done right isminimal and will heal quickly, I have been climbing and pruning the same trees in some instances for the last 20 yrs (certified arborist) and have yet to find one in decline due to climbing spikes. Screw in steps will do much more damage and take far longer to heal.

Try a set ofLone Wolfclimbing sticks they are lighteasy to useand will cost less than a good quality set of climbing spikes.

Paul

01-20-2009, 04:30 PM

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Korak

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RE: Has anyone climbed trees using foot spikes?

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ORIGINAL: Surf62

Everything Korak stated is spot on. Climbing with spikes isbest left to the pros. Tree damage from spikes if done right isminimal and will heal quickly, I have been climbing and pruning the same trees in some instances for the last 20 yrs (certified arborist) and have yet to find one in decline due to climbing spikes. Screw in steps will do much more damage and take far longer to heal.

Try a set ofLone Wolfclimbing sticks they are lighteasy to useand will cost less than a good quality set of climbing spikes.

Paul

I'm glad another "climber" chimed in I was trying to dissuade(sp)him from doing it simply from a safety standpoint(for him not the tree)and I guess I did not do a real good job.

01-20-2009, 08:27 PM

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BINUSH

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RE: Has anyone climbed trees using foot spikes?

Well you guys have been more then helpful. To be honest I had no idea about it not being good for the trees, and yes I can see how it could be not the safest thing in the world. I decided to go with the lonewolf tree sticks. I love em . 4 sticks and im way up there and it makes life easy. Between those and my tree saddle I am up a tree and hunting in 10 mins...

01-21-2009, 03:50 PM

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Champlain Islander

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RE: Has anyone climbed trees using foot spikes?

Smart man.

02-02-2009, 05:12 PM

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pirogue

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RE: Has anyone climbed trees using foot spikes?

I've used them for years and will continue for certain situations. Like said above, you need to be safe doing it and know the right way, and have the tree gaffs and not pole gaffs. Get a good pair like Klein brand. They are certainly advantageous when you need to pack in some distance, when you needlight and portable.

02-14-2009, 02:57 PM

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slayer_54

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RE: Has anyone climbed trees using foot spikes?

i am goin to school to be a linesman and was wondering if any of you guys have used hooks with a tree saddle. my uncle, a fellow lineman often goes out into the big swamps and shimmys up and stays up there most of the day and has shot some swamp mosters with his bow.

02-16-2009, 04:58 AM

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CSK001

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RE: Has anyone climbed trees using foot spikes?

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