Gecko
Replacement Pads for Gecko Climbers
Fresh cuff pads to keep Gecko spurs comfortable on removals.
Typical $49
Tree Climbing Spurs & Arborist Spikes
Arborist spikes, also called spurs or climbers, get you up a stem fast on removals and spar work. Compare aluminum and steel spurs, then keep them working with replacement gaffs, pads and straps.
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Climb Right
Climb Right Aluminum Climbers with Big Buck Pads
Light aluminum removal spurs with wide, padded uppers for long days on spikes.
Typical $389
Climb Right
Climb Right Aluminum Climbers with Steel Support Pads
Lightweight aluminum climbers with stiff steel-backed pads for removal climbers.
Typical $349
Buckingham
Buckingham Steel Climbers with Big Buck Pads
Tough steel Buckingham spikes with wide Big Buck pads for everyday removal work.
Typical $329
Buckingham
Buckingham Steel Climbers with Lower Straps
Basic steel Buckingham climbers with lower straps, ready for the pads you choose.
Typical $219
Buckingham
Buckingham Steel Climbers with T-Pads
Steel Buckingham tree spikes with traditional T-pad uppers for removal climbers.
Typical $279
Buckingham
Buckingham Big Buck Pads
Wide, padded replacement uppers that make long days on spurs easier on your calves.
Typical $139
Buckingham
Buckingham Big Buck Velcro Pads
Wide Big Buck uppers with a quick hook-and-loop closure for fast on and off.
Typical $149
Buckingham
Buckingham Buckalloy Screw and Dowel Style Replacement Tree Gaffs
Screw and dowel style Buckalloy tree gaffs to bring worn Buckingham spurs back.
Typical $89
Edelrid
Edelrid Talon Upper Strap System
Replacement upper straps and pads for Edelrid Talon climbing spurs.
Typical $99
Distel
Distel Replacement Pads with Rings and Straps
Fresh pads, rings and straps to put worn Distel climbers back in service.
Typical $79
Notch
Notch Ergo Climbers
Ergonomic spurs for removal climbers who want comfort without top-tier prices.
Typical $329
Climb Right
Climb Right Aluminum Climbers with L-Pads
Lightweight aluminum tree climbers fitted with L-shaped pads.
Typical $420
Climb Right
Climb Right Aluminum Climbers with Shin Cups
Lightweight aluminum tree climbers fitted with shin cups.
Typical $470
Climb Right
Climb Right Aluminum Climbers with T-Pads
Lightweight aluminum tree climbers fitted with T-pads.
Typical $430
Climb Right
Climb Right Aluminum Climbers with Weaver ProCool Wrap Pads
Lightweight aluminum tree climbers fitted with Weaver ProCool wrap pads.
Typical $500
Climb Right
Climb Right Climbers with Super Climber Pads
Lightweight aluminum tree climbers fitted with Weaver Super Climber pads.
Typical $460
Climb Right
Climb Right Climbers with Ultra Light Pads
Lightweight aluminum tree climbers fitted with Climb Right Ultra Light pads.
Typical $470
Buckingham
Buckingham Steel Climbers with L-Pads
Durable steel tree climbers from Buckingham, fitted with L-shaped pads.
Typical $300
Buckingham
Buckingham Steel Climbers with Shin Cups
Durable steel tree climbers from Buckingham, fitted with shin cups.
Typical $370
Buckingham
Buckingham Steel Climbers with Weaver ProCool Velcro Pads
Durable Buckingham steel tree climbers fitted with Weaver ProCool hook-and-loop pads.
Typical $380
Buckingham
Buckingham Steel Climbers with Weaver Steel Support Pads
Durable steel tree climbers from Buckingham, fitted with Weaver steel support pads.
Typical $390
Gap Arborist Supply
Cast Aluminum Climber Pads
Rigid, lightweight cast aluminum pads that keep spur shanks in line with your leg.
Typical $75
Climb Right
Climb Right Ultra Light Pads
Low-weight calf pads for Climb Right tree climbers.
Typical $120
Weaver
Weaver L-Shaped Slot Climber Pads
Classic slotted L-pads: a simple, low-cost replacement for tree spurs.
Typical $55
Weaver
Weaver ProCool Climber Pads
Ventilated wrap pads that support the calf on hot removal days.
Typical $110
Weaver
Weaver Steel Support Pads
Climber pads with a steel support for climbers who want a stiffer, steadier spur.
Typical $95
Klein Tools
Klein Climbers with Big Buck Pads
Steel Klein Tools climbers set up for tree work with Big Buck pads.
Typical $360
Klein Tools
Klein Climbers with Weaver ProCool Wrap Pads
Steel Klein Tools climbers set up for tree work with Weaver ProCool wrap pads.
Typical $380
Klein Tools
Klein Steel Climbers with Shin Cups
Steel Klein Tools climbers set up for tree work with shin cups.
Typical $370
Klein
Klein Steel Climbers with T-Pads
Durable adjustable steel climbers with T-style pads for removal and utility climbers.
Typical $215
Distel
Distel Carbon 3 V 2020 Tree Gaffs with Velcro Straps
Light carbon-shank tree spurs from Distel for climbers who spend all day on gaffs.
Typical $760
Buckingham
Adjustable Climber Sleeve for Buckingham Steel Climbers
Replacement adjustable sleeve that restores height adjustment on Buckingham steel spurs.
Typical $45
Buckingham
Buckingham Gaff Shaping Gauge
A simple template that keeps your spur gaffs filed to the right shape.
Typical $15
Climb Right
Climb Right Replacement Gaffs
Fresh tree gaffs to bring a worn set of Climb Right spurs back into service.
Typical $65
Climb Right
Climb Right Steel Height Adjustment Sleeve and Screws
Replacement height sleeve and hardware for adjustable Climb Right steel climbers.
Typical $40
Climb Right
Climb Right Ultralight Pad Screws
Spare screws to keep the pads tight on Climb Right Ultralight climbers.
Typical $10
Distel
Distel Eye Bolt M8x11
Genuine Distel M8 eye bolt for keeping your Distel spurs complete and serviceable.
Typical $9
Distel
Replacement Gaffs for Distel and Gecko Climbers
Tree gaffs that bring worn Distel and Gecko spurs back to full bite.
Typical $95
Tree Hog
Replacement Gaffs for Tree Hog Aluminum Climbers
Replacement tree gaffs for keeping Tree Hog aluminum spurs in service.
Typical $70
Weaver
Weaver Padded Shank Cover
Padding that sits between the spur shank and your leg for all-day comfort.
Typical $25
Buckingham
Buckingham Velcro Lower Straps
Replacement Velcro lower straps for a quick, even fit on your climbing spurs.
Typical $25
Notch
Notch Gecko Quick-Connect Lower Climber Straps
Quick-connect ankle straps for getting in and out of Gecko spurs fast.
Typical $55
Weaver
Weaver Lower Synthetic Climber Straps
Synthetic ankle straps that shrug off wet and keep spurs tight to your boot.
Typical $20
Edelrid
Edelrid Talon Replacement Cuff System
Replacement upper cuffs and straps for Edelrid Talon climbing spurs.
Typical $119
Klein Tools
Klein Replacement Barrel Sleeves and Bolts
Replacement barrel sleeves and bolts for Klein climbers.
Typical $12
Honey Badger
Honey Badger Tree Climbing Spikes
Aluminum tree climbing spikes for climbers who spend long days on removals.
Typical $499
Edelrid
Edelrid Talon Replacement Gaffs
Replacement gaffs that keep Edelrid Talon spurs biting cleanly.
Typical $90
Distel
Distel Carbon 3 V 2020 Tree Gaffs with Click Buckles
Lightweight carbon fiber climbing spurs with quick click-buckle straps.
Typical $799
Weaver
Weaver Velcro Cushion Wrap Pads
Cushioned wrap pads that make spurs more comfortable on long removals.
Typical $45
Tree Hog
Tree Hog Aluminum Climbers with L-Pads
Lightweight aluminum tree spurs with L-shaped pads for removal climbers.
Typical $399
Tree Hog
Tree Hog Aluminum Climbers with Soft Cushion Pads
Lightweight aluminum spurs with soft cushion pads for long removal days.
Typical $419
Weaver
Weaver L-Shaped Climber Pads
L-shaped calf pads that make tree spurs more comfortable on long climbs.
Typical $59
Buckingham
Buckingham Dowel and Screw Style Replacement Gaff Screws
Replacement screws that hold Buckingham dowel and screw style gaffs on the shank.
Typical $9
Buckingham
Buckingham Magnetic Gaff Cover
A magnetic cover that guards spur gaffs between climbs.
Typical $24
Buckingham
Buckingham Replacement Gaffs (Dowel Style)
Dowel style replacement gaffs to keep Buckingham spurs biting.
Typical $59
Weaver
Weaver Bungee Gaff Guards
Gaff guards with bungee retention to protect spurs between climbs.
Typical $15
Buckingham
Buckingham Universal Lower Straps
Replacement lower straps that hold spurs snug at the ankle.
Typical $29
Weaver
Weaver 26" Leather Lower Straps
Leather 26 inch lower straps for keeping climbing spurs snug at the boot.
Typical $25
Weaver
Weaver Brahma 26" Upper Climber Straps
26 inch upper straps that hold spur shanks snug below the knee.
Typical $45
Weaver
Weaver Brahma Webb Lower Climber Straps
Webbing lower straps for spurs that handle wet days without much care.
Typical $29
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Buying guide
When to use spurs
Arborist spikes are for removals and for climbing trees that are coming down. Each gaff punches a wound through the bark, so climbing a tree with spurs that you intend to keep is poor practice, and ANSI A300 limits spur use for pruning to specific situations such as aerial rescue. On a removal, spurs combined with a flipline let you work down a spar quickly, while most climbers stay tied in with their climbing line as well, giving two points of attachment while cutting.
Choosing spurs and gaffs
Aluminum spurs are lighter and easier on your knees over a long day; steel spurs are tougher and usually cost less. Fit the shank so it ends a few fingers below the knee, and pick wide pads that spread the load on your calf. Short gaffs suit thin-barked hardwoods, while longer gaffs reach through thick bark on conifers. Keep gaffs sharp with the maker's profile, wear stiff-shanked boots, learn spur climbing from a qualified trainer, and inspect straps, pads and gaffs before every climb.
Common questions
Can I use spurs to prune a tree?
No. Spurs wound the tree and should only be used on removals, with limited exceptions such as an aerial rescue.
What gaff length do I need?
Short gaffs for thin-barked hardwoods, longer gaffs for thick-barked conifers. Many climbers keep both.