I’ve been hunting with climbing spikes for a couple years and love them. I repel out of the tree so I don’t have to worry about dropping my spurs. Food for thought!
I climb trees for a living. When I hunt, I’ll be in a climbing stand or lock-on. I’m not sitting in a saddle to hunt after sitting in one all week. And spikes damage trees, no matter what anyone tells you. It’s just a matter of whether or not you care.
I am 74 years old and do not use tree spikes anymore. But when I did use them for climbing I did not use the Lemans belt while I climbed I only used it when I hung my lock on stand. When using tree spurs You don’t have to walk around the woods looking for that perfect tree if you find good deer sign just climb in a tree when the wind is right.
Funny how I've come full circle on hunting. I was a lineman 35 years ago, used spikes and my linesman belt for several years. Then went with a Lonewolf climber for 20+ years, and now saddle hunting and using spikes again where I can.
M Kaz I'm an arborist and I once saw someone learn the hard way not to use tree spikes on a pole. I had to pull out a 2inch shank of wood out of his hand which made me queasy.
@@alsnipe I’m an arborist as well I definitely have had my share of my spikes kicking out but I climb in a treemotion saddle and I set lines since I’m an SRT guy lol but if it’s just a pine or something no rigging I just spike up blow the limbs and blow the top but I have used my spikes in my lone wolf lock on, but the Velcro on my gekos is loud when you take them off 😅be safe climbing bro!
I've been climbing this way since 1986 and I'm still climbing the same trees. Only thing that has changed is that the trees have gotten bigger (and so have I.)
love this, it just proves even more that the snow flakes saying " you cant spike a tree unless its getting removed" is total bull LOL sure its not healthy for the tree but its not gonna go punk. awesome comment.
I'm an arborist and the issue is the spike holes may insects and diseases to enter. The outside of the tree is where are the nutrients is flowing up-and-down through the roots and canopy. In the industry it is frowned upon. But if you're not doing it the Trees close to houses or prize trees okay I guess. Just don't tell an arborist. Spike holes may be an issue on trees that are dying. Also please be careful with slip outs and please have a good way to get out of a tree fast in case of emergency. Figure eights are good for this. I would use my spikes but they are way too loud. But I have no problem spending eight hours in them.
alexp703 I am too, but if you hunted, youd realize how non invasive this method is compared to using climbing treestands, which the vast majority of every day hunters use. Climbing treestands poke several hundred holes in the cambium layer per climb up and down. There’s 10-20 teeth per each section on the treestands, so one step up with the top and bottom peice will put anywhere from 10-40 holes in the cambium layer. Then at an average of 20 ft per climb, that could be hundreds of holes in a tree compared to 20 or less in most cases using spurs
Using the spikes are so efficient and quiet...so much faster than any other climbing method...Jared does make it look super easy putting the spikes back on while up in the tree...hes young and has 4 ft arms and 6 ft legs...and no belly or heavy clothing...I rappel down so I dont put them back on up in the tree...plus rappelling is fun...awesome job awesome vid !...you guys rule...
As a certified arborist I climb on spurs nearly every day, but only on dead or dying trees identified for removal. They should not be used on live trees as they open up wounds for pests and diseases to enter otherwise healthy trees.
I’m a saddle hunter and a climbing stand hunter who hunts a lot of public land and I agree that climbers cause as much or more damage to trees. Good point. I use a climber in the cold months when I have on heavy clothes. God made the trees for us, so don’t be so apologetic. I’d already have a pair of spurs if I had access to good private land. Great video!
Thanks for the video. Great to have another tool. Climb up to set a paracord loop and rappel down after that, then climb SRT . I could see using them gently and slowly.
I've been hunting with spikes for over 20 years, I love them but I really like the modifications you've done with the quick release buckles, I would love to see them up close to exactly how you did that.
Do not use those buckles! They are not rated for your body weight abd you move around in those spikes so much you will break those plastic clips, they came with velcro and leather buckles for a reason, it has to support your weight
@@TheCrusher2468there’s no weight loaded on the clips. The clips/ velcro are primarily to secure the shank to your leg. the weight bearing is distributed through the bottom potion of the shank
DO NOT gaff into trees simply for hunting. If you’re a respectable hunter you care about conservation and protecting the forest. Spiking into trees without intention to remove the tree will open the tree up for diseases and rot! Learn to climb with rope. I used to use a lanyard and a single sinching tree step.
Coming from someone who has done tree work. You only use spikes If the tree is coming down completely while doing a tree job. Maybe something like a shagbark hickory they won't bother it but on a maple or other smooth bark tree like a beech your damaging the tree. I worked for asplundh for 4 years and left and went to private work because they were spiking trees that did not need to come down. If power company's do your trees tell them to only spike trees that are coming down. Its just because of laziness. Without spikes its harder but we live in a lazy society where everyone wants the easy way out. But everyone is following the Native American saying of killing your grandchildren to feed your children. Only when the last tree has been cut, Only when the last fish has been caught, Only when the last river has dried, We will learn we can not eat money. Native American proverb that your children and there children will probably learn because of how we left them.
For all you guys worried about the trees, every set of climbing sticks I have owned have left 4 spots on the tree where the bark was peeled off. That's the same as spurs would do climbing up and down a tree. If your not peeling any bark, you dont have a good purchase on the tree.
Nicely done. Just ordered a saddle & based on your presentation... I will be adding a set of spikes to my arsenal. So, glad you addressed, “What if you drop your spikes”?
Those buckles are surely not rated to take the load of your body. I use spikes a lot and rhey come with heavy leather straps and a belt buckle style for a good reason IT IS STRING ENOUGH to hold you witbout breaking and causing your foot to slip out of the spike
They don’t need to be load rated to handle your body weight. They simply hold the spike in place on your foot which is what is holding the weight. The G hooks I currently have on my carbon spikes can handle some weight. Never had a single issue with them. The leather straps are no doubt the safest option, but I hated them.
it's the excessive sweating that gets me as it never gets cool until about December. I setup a double snap system so that the spurs are either connected to my belt or the tree so i cna't drop em
Like Alexp703, I'm an arborist. In my work, I only use my hooks on trees we're going to remove. You're really doing some serious damage to most trees when you spike them. A much better alternative that I use while hunting (and working) is climbing SRT using a climbing line and ascenders. It's quiet, fast and does not harm the tree. Plenty of SRT vids out there.
Hack berry trees In the south are notoriously risky to climb like your maple comparison except the grain cork screws and slippery thin bark and extremely hard. Only thing that ever worked well at the time were those summit stands That had the D loops on the back.
Great Video, can you please show a close up or give a description of how you have your bridge attached to your Kestrel and how you have it tied out of the way when it's not being used
This video convinced me to get some spurs. I have been hunting in them this season but taking them on/off as they came from are a pain. What webbing and buckles do you recommend?
Richard Fowler I have two ropes that are identical. When I have a tree with branches I will hook both up to my saddle before I climb. When I hit a limb I throw the second line above the limb and unhook the first. I try to climb trees with a good amount of limbs as well just to stay hidden.
Grizz Friction Wood calls I’m using a new set of spikes this year and have been using the short pole spikes. I like those a lot better! Much easier to climb with them and they work better for the trees I hunt
Ok good I'm new to the saddle hunting and spurs. Getting older and need lighter gear. I picked up a couple pair of spikes. Ordered a sit drag and my lock on climber totin days are over. Happy Huntin! .
"The misconceptions are they are loud and dangerous, along with a bunch of stuff that just isnt true" What like how spikes dig into the cambium layer allowing mites and disease to enter the tree that has been there for 100's of years so you could use it for one day?
Look at your mr environmental with a profile pic of a carbureted engine! Does that pass emissions? The ozone hasn't been there for millions of years just so you can ruin with your muscle car! .. sounds stupid right? Smh
@@garrettwilson1215 that was the dumbest response I've ever gotten. First off that motor was for a customer i could give to fuqs what they do with it. Secondly a muscle car does not cause a tree disease that can be passed onto other trees. People like you are why i dont vote pro life, some people should have been aborted.
@@willyjilly9684 It actually wasn't dumb at all. I was pointing out how you are contradicting yourself. I admittedly was assuming that you were defending the trees and taking a position against these spurs because of the damage they cause. Which means anyone that would make that argument should stop driving cars, using electricity, buying and using plastics or anything from china for that matter, using paper, having camp fires, flushing the toilet, and so on because all of these damage the planet. A lot more that spur holes in tree in fact. You just look silly backing the trees but obviously support high emission output engines which is also damaging to the environment. I never implied that a car causes disease or mites in trees. Don't know where you got that from. I was making a comparison. Again, just to point out your contradiction. I apologize that I can't write this in crayon so that you can understand it better. You probably were a mask under your nose while in those sweet ass cars don't you. And the news that YOU vote is saddening. You probably voted for Biden lol And why would you have a pic up of a car thats not even yous lol douch bag.
Steven Lawrence There’s cheaper ways to get into it! A sit drag with a rock climbing harness will be about $60 together. Used steel spikes go for a little over $100 if you look around.
@@flinginairos oh ok i just looked at new stuff iv never considered this but i like you have generally get really close and hunt bedding so this would be ideal, that being said how do these do on pine i live in the south and pine bark can get thick on old pines do they penetrate well through a thick bark? Also iv only considered saddle hunting for a couple weeks lol so im increadably new to climbing like that lol
Steven Lawrence for pines like that you for sure want the longer tree spikes. I mainly climb hardwood so I use the short pole spikes. It does take some practice to climb like this. You may want to start with the saddle and practice first and then move to spikes later once you are comfortable. You can climb a lot of other ways that are easier to learn to start. If you use lock on stands you can use the same methods to climb with the saddle.
@@flinginairos ok after watching a few of your other videos i think im sold on this way of hunting what kid of pads do you have on your i noticed that some come with leather and i know deer can smell leather so what do you do to eliminate that?
Steven Lawrence the ones in this video have an aluminum cup with a neoprene pad inside. Just depends on what spurs you find, some of them take different pad types
Would it be possible to post a video of how you would climb a more "realistic"/ irregular tree? I think a climbing stand may be the best option for the tree shown,
What kind of spikes are you using big guy? They’re legal on public land in both states that I hunt. Seriously considering a purchase. Just wanna make a good one though.
DixieCrat94 Depends on the tree type but I will say that I like the shorter pole spikes a lot better after using them for two full seasons. They just feel more secure to me with my feet closer to the tree. If you have a lot of thick bark trees like cottonwood or pines I’d use tree spikes. For hardwoods pole spikes work better
I see all the videos using hiking boots with the tree spurs, but how well do tree spurs work with knee high hunting boots? Where I hunt you usually have some water to walk through. Any advice on using them with knee high rubber boots?
Thats a great video!! Years ago a company came out with climbing spikes that were made for hunting. They only had straps that wrapped around the ankle, nothing around the upper leg. I bought a pair. The spike was too long, no bar going up the leg for support. It was a bad product...needless to say that was the beginning/ending of me using spikes. This video has peaked my interest in climbing spikes again... .
Hoping this doesn't happen but what is the backup plan if for whatever reason you bump or accidently knock off your spikes? What is your options to get down?
Did it for a full season. More of a pain than it's worth to me. Rope was always getting tangled when I pulled it down and more stuff to carry. I can climb down faster with the spurs. It is for sure fun tho! lol
Flinginairos just use a safe line girth hitched as your tree strap for your bridge, the end also plays as a pull rope for you bow or pack, then just figure 8 your carabiner and repel down. No extra gear if you’re using the safe line for more than one thing.
Thanks for this video man! I noticed your running a similar boot to what I use (Zamberlan Guide) do you have any issues with rubbing from the pad on your legs with those boots or do you typically where a knee high rubber for hunting? Thanks!
Sitka Gear Fanatic I typically run boots like these (don’t care for rubber boots much) and don’t have any issues with the pads rubbing. I climbed yesterday wearing shorts and regular shoes with no issues. Not the most comfortable but for the short amount of time on them it was ok. Lol
Did you make that lineman's belt yourself? The one I have is the flat strap version which really sucks constantly rolling up on itself which makes it harder to adjust. And can you use a normal harness 2 saddle hunt or do you have to have a certain harness?
Bill Armstrong you can use most 11mm and even smaller climbing rope for a linemans rope. I use a Ropeman1 ascender to adjust it. They are much easier to adjust than a rope with a Prussic knot. The strap belt is harder to advance up the tree for sure. There are several options for a saddle, check out g2outdoors and DIYsportsman they have some great videos on different saddles.
I started using spikes at 16 (30 years ago) and actually thought it was normal. I stopped along the way and bought a new pair last season and it was like riding a bike. However, I HATE the straps that mine have. How did you modify the straps and can you provide guidance? Thanks!
Same in Arkansas. When I hunt public, I use climbing sticks. When I use private, I will use them occasionally. They are no longer my 'go to', but I agree with the concept.
I’ve been hunting with climbing spikes for a couple years and love them. I repel out of the tree so I don’t have to worry about dropping my spurs. Food for thought!
*PLUS* You can jump down and drop kick a deer with those spikes so there's no reason to even bring a bow or a rifle!
I was just thinking you could pile drive Bigfoot. Lol
@@dennisberg2474all fun & games until you miss bigfoot & he/she uses you as their bitch 😂
I climb trees for a living. When I hunt, I’ll be in a climbing stand or lock-on. I’m not sitting in a saddle to hunt after sitting in one all week. And spikes damage trees, no matter what anyone tells you. It’s just a matter of whether or not you care.
I am 74 years old and do not use tree spikes anymore. But when I did use them for climbing I did not use the Lemans belt while I climbed I only used it when I hung my lock on stand. When using tree spurs You don’t have to walk around the woods looking for that perfect tree if you find good deer sign just climb in a tree when the wind is right.
Every tree on my land has a price tag on it. You break it you buy it.
And southern pine beetles are everywhere so no spikes allowed.
I was debating between sticks and spikes and spikes just seem better in so many ways. Thanks for demonstrating
Only video I’ve seen where they go through the full process. Thanks!
Funny how I've come full circle on hunting. I was a lineman 35 years ago, used spikes and my linesman belt for several years. Then went with a Lonewolf climber for 20+ years, and now saddle hunting and using spikes again where I can.
M Kaz I'm an arborist and I once saw someone learn the hard way not to use tree spikes on a pole. I had to pull out a 2inch shank of wood out of his hand which made me queasy.
@@alsnipe I’m an arborist as well I definitely have had my share of my spikes kicking out but I climb in a treemotion saddle and I set lines since I’m an SRT guy lol but if it’s just a pine or something no rigging I just spike up blow the limbs and blow the top but I have used my spikes in my lone wolf lock on, but the Velcro on my gekos is loud when you take them off 😅be safe climbing bro!
I've been climbing this way since 1986 and I'm still climbing the same trees. Only thing that has changed is that the trees have gotten bigger (and so have I.)
love this, it just proves even more that the snow flakes saying " you cant spike a tree unless its getting removed" is total bull LOL sure its not healthy for the tree but its not gonna go punk. awesome comment.
I'm an arborist and the issue is the spike holes may insects and diseases to enter. The outside of the tree is where are the nutrients is flowing up-and-down through the roots and canopy. In the industry it is frowned upon. But if you're not doing it the Trees close to houses or prize trees okay I guess. Just don't tell an arborist. Spike holes may be an issue on trees that are dying. Also please be careful with slip outs and please have a good way to get out of a tree fast in case of emergency. Figure eights are good for this. I would use my spikes but they are way too loud. But I have no problem spending eight hours in them.
alexp703 that’s what I said get a climbing line from treestuff.com and yeah I spikless prune, SRT rope runner!! Climb high bro!!
alexp703 I am too, but if you hunted, youd realize how non invasive this method is compared to using climbing treestands, which the vast majority of every day hunters use. Climbing treestands poke several hundred holes in the cambium layer per climb up and down. There’s 10-20 teeth per each section on the treestands, so one step up with the top and bottom peice will put anywhere from 10-40 holes in the cambium layer. Then at an average of 20 ft per climb, that could be hundreds of holes in a tree compared to 20 or less in most cases using spurs
if the tree is not healthy enough to grow over the gaff holes, it needs to come down...
Yup nothin like killin your favorite huntin spot
@@tylerblack1922 youve got it right
Using the spikes are so efficient and quiet...so much faster than any other climbing method...Jared does make it look super easy putting the spikes back on while up in the tree...hes young and has 4 ft arms and 6 ft legs...and no belly or heavy clothing...I rappel down so I dont put them back on up in the tree...plus rappelling is fun...awesome job awesome vid !...you guys rule...
Just bring a gravity grappling hook with a para cord if anything drops you can easily pick it up
Everyone asking about the buckles.. I just made a pair of spurs and I used a strong dog collar clip! If it holds a Rottweiler it’ll hold my feet.
As a certified arborist I climb on spurs nearly every day, but only on dead or dying trees identified for removal. They should not be used on live trees as they open up wounds for pests and diseases to enter otherwise healthy trees.
Love the video , trying to get into saddle hunting . I’d love to see an in depth video on how you modified those spurs . Thanks !
I’m a saddle hunter and a climbing stand hunter who hunts a lot of public land and I agree that climbers cause as much or more damage to trees. Good point. I use a climber in the cold months when I have on heavy clothes.
God made the trees for us, so don’t be so apologetic. I’d already have a pair of spurs if I had access to good private land. Great video!
Thanks for the video. Great to have another tool. Climb up to set a paracord loop and rappel down after that, then climb SRT . I could see using them gently and slowly.
I'm glad you made this video, I been seeing all other climbing methods for saddle hunting. This is what I been wanting to know about. Ty
Just don't drop them taking them off any hanging them on your hook. Looks like a no brainier to me to pair with a saddle system with spikes
My Pawpaw always said “you’ll mess up soon as you think you’re doing good”
I highly recommend tethering your spikes, because now you will drop one lol
Great video no more worrying about a holes stealing a set
Very informative.. thx bro!
A lineman buddy gave me some & I’m getting tree gaffes put on em right now. He said dont use normal spurs.
I've been hunting with spikes for over 20 years, I love them but I really like the modifications you've done with the quick release buckles, I would love to see them up close to exactly how you did that.
Go to my chanel I have a video with really good buckles
Do not use those buckles! They are not rated for your body weight abd you move around in those spikes so much you will break those plastic clips, they came with velcro and leather buckles for a reason, it has to support your weight
@@TheCrusher2468there’s no weight loaded on the clips. The clips/ velcro are primarily to secure the shank to your leg. the weight bearing is distributed through the bottom potion of the shank
DO NOT gaff into trees simply for hunting. If you’re a respectable hunter you care about conservation and protecting the forest. Spiking into trees without intention to remove the tree will open the tree up for diseases and rot! Learn to climb with rope. I used to use a lanyard and a single sinching tree step.
Coming from someone who has done tree work. You only use spikes If the tree is coming down completely while doing a tree job. Maybe something like a shagbark hickory they won't bother it but on a maple or other smooth bark tree like a beech your damaging the tree.
I worked for asplundh for 4 years and left and went to private work because they were spiking trees that did not need to come down.
If power company's do your trees tell them to only spike trees that are coming down. Its just because of laziness. Without spikes its harder but we live in a lazy society where everyone wants the easy way out.
But everyone is following the Native American saying of killing your grandchildren to feed your children.
Only when the last tree has been cut,
Only when the last fish has been caught,
Only when the last river has dried,
We will learn we can not eat money.
Native American proverb that your children and there children will probably learn because of how we left them.
For all you guys worried about the trees, every set of climbing sticks I have owned have left 4 spots on the tree where the bark was peeled off. That's the same as spurs would do climbing up and down a tree. If your not peeling any bark, you dont have a good purchase on the tree.
Well damaging the bark and damaging the cambium layer are 2 different things.
Nicely done. Just ordered a saddle & based on your presentation... I will be adding a set of spikes to my arsenal. So, glad you addressed, “What if you drop your spikes”?
Those buckles are surely not rated to take the load of your body. I use spikes a lot and rhey come with heavy leather straps and a belt buckle style for a good reason IT IS STRING ENOUGH to hold you witbout breaking and causing your foot to slip out of the spike
They don’t need to be load rated to handle your body weight. They simply hold the spike in place on your foot which is what is holding the weight. The G hooks I currently have on my carbon spikes can handle some weight. Never had a single issue with them. The leather straps are no doubt the safest option, but I hated them.
it's the excessive sweating that gets me as it never gets cool until about December. I setup a double snap system so that the spurs are either connected to my belt or the tree so i cna't drop em
Making me nervous when you put that right boot back on in that heel strap wasn't up
Like Alexp703, I'm an arborist. In my work, I only use my hooks on trees we're going to remove. You're really doing some serious damage to most trees when you spike them. A much better alternative that I use while hunting (and working) is climbing SRT using a climbing line and ascenders. It's quiet, fast and does not harm the tree. Plenty of SRT vids out there.
Awesome job. I need to spend some more time in my spurs to get as smooth as you on them.
Да, гаффы - это вещь. В России правда мало продавцов, но покупал в Питере - AlpNevaShop, всем доволен. Спасибо за видео - полезно!
25 yrs as a climber 9 deer while wearing spurs and saddle
Hack berry trees In the south are notoriously risky to climb like your maple comparison except the grain cork screws and slippery thin bark and extremely hard. Only thing that ever worked well at the time were those summit stands That had the D loops on the back.
Warren Womack should get credit for this method
William Harris yes!! Warren is the man!
Definitely the best climbing method when possible. Subscribed
For someone not having a clue about tree climbing, maybe...
@@Bloodysugar there's always one of your kind in the CZcams comments 🤤🤡
@@ScottWConvid19 Sure, there's always some certified recreational tree climbing instructor in CZcams comments.
@@Bloodysugar I was referring to the kind of person that uses condescension as a way to prop themselves up Mr. Cert. Bearer instructor expert
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l enjoy hunting with my saddle, I'd be afraid I would drop one of my spurs.
TENKARA 1 what I was just thinking
I think I could get down with one Spike and the tether. It would take forever but could be done.
Just carry a climbing rope to length and a figure 8 and rapel. Always good to have plan b
Just carry some dynamic rope learn how to base anchor and repel. It’s really not a lot of work
Great Video, can you please show a close up or give a description of how you have your bridge attached to your Kestrel and how you have it tied out of the way when it's not being used
I think alot of comments I have seen/heard is concern for damage to the tree
I need to take a serious look at doing this. Crazy light weight.
to be honest man you did far less damage to that tree with the spikes than many sticks i have seen do to the bark
Or even a climber fir that matter!!!
Exactly like you demonstrated, but repel down.
You make it look so easy dude.
Thanks for the info 😊
i prefer to just leave them on up there as long as you silenced them shouldnt be a problem
This is what I need
Been using spikes for over 20 years, it's the only way to go in my opinion.
I had a set of sport climbers 20 yrs ago wish I still had them
Good video! Where about in Marion county do you hunt? I hunt around the fairmont area and am just curious if we are hunting the same deer. haha
They used these in the civil war for berdan sharpshooters
hey did you notice when you put them back on your right lower strap is under your boot
Ik this video is a little older would love to know what kinda and where you bought ur gear ! Thanks and great video !
very cool! thank you
Can you use them on public land in Arkansas?
Can’t use them where I hunt against the rules
This video convinced me to get some spurs. I have been hunting in them this season but taking them on/off as they came from are a pain. What webbing and buckles do you recommend?
Great stuff and agree 100 percent!!
Why take off the spikes? I would end up dropping one . For me I would have to keep them on.
Too much potential for noise leaving them on
Hey man were did you get your gaff guards? and great video! thanks for sharing :)
Good video I do the same like ur quick straps u put on urs.
How do you handle climbing past a branch with the lineman strap? Deer around here look up and I want to be in the branches.
Richard Fowler I have two ropes that are identical. When I have a tree with branches I will hook both up to my saddle before I climb. When I hit a limb I throw the second line above the limb and unhook the first. I try to climb trees with a good amount of limbs as well just to stay hidden.
what type of climbing Gaffs are these? you said you had silencers on them?
thanks
Can you do a video of the modifications that you did to your spikes.
Great video! So you like the longer spur over short?
Grizz Friction Wood calls I’m using a new set of spikes this year and have been using the short pole spikes. I like those a lot better! Much easier to climb with them and they work better for the trees I hunt
Ok good I'm new to the saddle hunting and spurs. Getting older and need lighter gear. I picked up a couple pair of spikes. Ordered a sit drag and my lock on climber totin days are over. Happy Huntin!
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Good no BS video.
Everyone is worried about spiking trees I have tree at the house i practice in have for like last 4 years and it want dead yet !
Good video. Thanks for sharing. One question, please. I am 6 foot and weigh 290 pounds. What is the safe weight limit for using spikes and a saddle.
"The misconceptions are they are loud and dangerous, along with a bunch of stuff that just isnt true"
What like how spikes dig into the cambium layer allowing mites and disease to enter the tree that has been there for 100's of years so you could use it for one day?
Look at your mr environmental with a profile pic of a carbureted engine! Does that pass emissions? The ozone hasn't been there for millions of years just so you can ruin with your muscle car! .. sounds stupid right? Smh
@@garrettwilson1215 that was the dumbest response I've ever gotten. First off that motor was for a customer i could give to fuqs what they do with it. Secondly a muscle car does not cause a tree disease that can be passed onto other trees. People like you are why i dont vote pro life, some people should have been aborted.
@@willyjilly9684 It actually wasn't dumb at all. I was pointing out how you are contradicting yourself. I admittedly was assuming that you were defending the trees and taking a position against these spurs because of the damage they cause. Which means anyone that would make that argument should stop driving cars, using electricity, buying and using plastics or anything from china for that matter, using paper, having camp fires, flushing the toilet, and so on because all of these damage the planet. A lot more that spur holes in tree in fact. You just look silly backing the trees but obviously support high emission output engines which is also damaging to the environment. I never implied that a car causes disease or mites in trees. Don't know where you got that from. I was making a comparison. Again, just to point out your contradiction. I apologize that I can't write this in crayon so that you can understand it better. You probably were a mask under your nose while in those sweet ass cars don't you. And the news that YOU vote is saddening. You probably voted for Biden lol And why would you have a pic up of a car thats not even yous lol douch bag.
@@garrettwilson1215 I am conservative and load 5.56 rounds at home. Take your assumptions and get fuqed
@@willyjilly9684 You're not a conservative if you are pro abortion. You're not a Christian either. That's a fact.
Dude i was all excited to see this... until i looked up the cost holy cow man for spikes and a saddle and rope im looking at 600 or better
Steven Lawrence There’s cheaper ways to get into it! A sit drag with a rock climbing harness will be about $60 together. Used steel spikes go for a little over $100 if you look around.
@@flinginairos oh ok i just looked at new stuff iv never considered this but i like you have generally get really close and hunt bedding so this would be ideal, that being said how do these do on pine i live in the south and pine bark can get thick on old pines do they penetrate well through a thick bark? Also iv only considered saddle hunting for a couple weeks lol so im increadably new to climbing like that lol
Steven Lawrence for pines like that you for sure want the longer tree spikes. I mainly climb hardwood so I use the short pole spikes. It does take some practice to climb like this. You may want to start with the saddle and practice first and then move to spikes later once you are comfortable. You can climb a lot of other ways that are easier to learn to start. If you use lock on stands you can use the same methods to climb with the saddle.
@@flinginairos ok after watching a few of your other videos i think im sold on this way of hunting what kid of pads do you have on your i noticed that some come with leather and i know deer can smell leather so what do you do to eliminate that?
Steven Lawrence the ones in this video have an aluminum cup with a neoprene pad inside. Just depends on what spurs you find, some of them take different pad types
Would it be possible to post a video of how you would climb a more "realistic"/ irregular tree? I think a climbing stand may be the best option for the tree shown,
Silas Ratten Yeah I can do that sometime!
Thanks! Very interesting technique here.
Do you know any large frame hunters that use spurs?
What set of climbing spur are you using?
are you using a repel rope now the your climbing spikes?
Why would you need to take them off when you get your stand set?
Seems like they’re not in the way while you’re hunting.
Too much potential for noise is why I take them off
Curious as to what spurs you have. Looking to get into this but cannot find any spurs with buckles like that.
Any chance you could provide a link to what kind of quick release straps you’re using?
What size lineman belt are you using? 11 mm?
Or if you wanna sell the climbrites now that you have the geckos?
What kind of spikes are you using big guy? They’re legal on public land in both states that I hunt. Seriously considering a purchase. Just wanna make a good one though.
DixieCrat94 Depends on the tree type but I will say that I like the shorter pole spikes a lot better after using them for two full seasons. They just feel more secure to me with my feet closer to the tree. If you have a lot of thick bark trees like cottonwood or pines I’d use tree spikes. For hardwoods pole spikes work better
so you have no issues with the plastic buckles you installed? reason I ask is I need to replace my lower straps and trying to save a little cash
Great video buddy.
How you do the straps on spurs? And where did you get them? I have the same aluminum spurs and been trying to find a video on the quick release strap.
you got a new video on the hole climbing route with spikes, pack and bow?
what kind of spikes are those? what brand is what im asking
Might be lightening my pack with spurs..8lbs replaced with maybe 2lbs
Awesome video!
I see all the videos using hiking boots with the tree spurs, but how well do tree spurs work with knee high hunting boots? Where I hunt you usually have some water to walk through. Any advice on using them with knee high rubber boots?
that's all I've used mine with. they're quite comfortable with my Irish Setter's.
Thats a great video!! Years ago a company came out with climbing spikes that were made for hunting. They only had straps that wrapped around the ankle, nothing around the upper leg. I bought a pair. The spike was too long, no bar going up the leg for support. It was a bad product...needless to say that was the beginning/ending of me using spikes. This video has peaked my interest in climbing spikes again... .
James Green Sport Climbers. I know exactly what you’re talking about lol! These are much much better. Very comfortable and safe to climb in.
@@flinginairos I am looking them as we speak!!! Thanks again for a great video!!!
I threw that same pair in the trash! Felt like my ankles were gonna break.
Jody Hodge I’ve heard the same thing from other people lol
Those things were sketchy🤣 climbed 2 seasons with them and then got me some aluminum spurs...way safer👍
Hoping this doesn't happen but what is the backup plan if for whatever reason you bump or accidently knock off your spikes? What is your options to get down?
Rapell.. I think I’m going to climb up take my spurs off and put them in my backpack and repel down next year. Voice text
You should just repel down. I’ve been an arborist for a couple years and always wondered why saddle and spur hunting wouldn’t work.
Did it for a full season. More of a pain than it's worth to me. Rope was always getting tangled when I pulled it down and more stuff to carry. I can climb down faster with the spurs. It is for sure fun tho! lol
Flinginairos just use a safe line girth hitched as your tree strap for your bridge, the end also plays as a pull rope for you bow or pack, then just figure 8 your carabiner and repel down. No extra gear if you’re using the safe line for more than one thing.
Great video! Could I get a link to or a description of the dump pouch you have on the back of the saddle? Thanks!
I would suggest the new SYS haulers from Tethrd. They are a lightweight mesh that dries really fast. I think you will like them!
Thanks for this video man! I noticed your running a similar boot to what I use (Zamberlan Guide) do you have any issues with rubbing from the pad on your legs with those boots or do you typically where a knee high rubber for hunting? Thanks!
Sitka Gear Fanatic I typically run boots like these (don’t care for rubber boots much) and don’t have any issues with the pads rubbing. I climbed yesterday wearing shorts and regular shoes with no issues. Not the most comfortable but for the short amount of time on them it was ok. Lol
Also, Would you mid sharing what brand/type of rope you use for your linemans setup as well as carabiners and rope-man if you use one?
Did you make that lineman's belt yourself? The one I have is the flat strap version which really sucks constantly rolling up on itself which makes it harder to adjust. And can you use a normal harness 2 saddle hunt or do you have to have a certain harness?
Bill Armstrong you can use most 11mm and even smaller climbing rope for a linemans rope. I use a Ropeman1 ascender to adjust it. They are much easier to adjust than a rope with a Prussic knot. The strap belt is harder to advance up the tree for sure. There are several options for a saddle, check out g2outdoors and DIYsportsman they have some great videos on different saddles.
I started using spikes at 16 (30 years ago) and actually thought it was normal. I stopped along the way and bought a new pair last season and it was like riding a bike. However, I HATE the straps that mine have. How did you modify the straps and can you provide guidance? Thanks!
Pennsylvania you are not allowed to damage trees on state property or private without permission. I would use them in a minute if I could.
Same in Arkansas. When I hunt public, I use climbing sticks. When I use private, I will use them occasionally. They are no longer my 'go to', but I agree with the concept.
Treestuff.com or Sherrel tree should carry different spikes
great video brotha . im getting them
need more info as to where you can get the spurs and which ones. i have a set of small ones but they have no support and are to small for my boots
Treestuff.com, wesspur and Sherilltree are all good places to order from. If you are patient you can find good deals and sales on them!
But, Against the law on state land in certain states!!
Climbing sticks wreck trees more than that
What size webbing and buckles did you use on the top and the bottom?