Hit the Mountain With the Right Spikes on Your Feet

!±8± Hit the Mountain With the Right Spikes on Your Feet

Climbing gaffs are attachments you put on your shoes or boots to support you and enable you to climb trees, electricity or telephone poles, mountains and other tall structures. They can be made of steel, titanium, or carbon fiber. Steel is the most common material used but if you want light weight and sturdy spikes you can opt for the more expensive carbon fiber climbing spikes.

Several parts of this climbing gear are the gaffs, spikes, tightening straps, leather pads, protective sheaths, to name a few. The gaffs, also called spurs, are the hooks you use to climb trees, these are the main supporting steel frames where you attach the spikes, and the spike itself is part of it. The spikes can be of different sizes and shapes which is interchangeable depending on your needs.

There are two tightening straps: one for your calf and one for your ankle to secure the gear close to your body. Leather pads allow more even distribution of pressure and forces on your legs and ankles to prevent bruises or other injuries and at the same time providing comfort to the user. Protective sheaths are used around the spikes to provide some safety measure to prevent injuries or accidental slips. Some climbing spikes have allen keys which allow the metal frame to become adjustable.

Some common brands of gaffs are Buckingham, Spider and Bashlin, Klein, Weaver, Climb Right, and Wolf claw. Safety is always a top priority and finding the right climbing spike for you depends not on the brand name but on what works best for you and what will enable you to perform the task at hand to your best ability. Take into consideration the comfort, durability and safety features of the climbing spike including the ergonomic design and the workmanship or meticulous construction of the gear.

Tree climbing is very famous and it's even considered as a sport in European countries. It's a very dangerous sport so having durable and reliable climbing spikes is a must. Climbing trees can also be a way of making a living by becoming a telephone pole repairman or an 'arborist' who is a specialist in the cultivation and care of trees. Arborists usually climb trees to prune them or to prevent the spread of pests. If you're into mountain climbing, climbing spikes can help you get better footing and leverage when you hoist yourself up using the cables. Climbing spikes used in mountain climbing are also known as crampons which are suited for punching holes through ice-laden mountains. Ninja climbing spikes otherwise known as Ashiko, is another type which have also been used for climbing trees and at the same time harnessed as weapons for combat in the old days i Japan.

If you're interested in climbing over great heights and conquering your fears, climbing spikes along with other safety gears can help you achieve that. Remember that with the right tools, technique, and training, you can achieve your goals.