Tree Hog Aluminum Climbers with L-Pads

Tree Hog aluminum climbers with L-pads are lightweight tree spurs built for removal work, with L-shaped pads that wrap the calf to spread the load. Aluminum shanks cut weight on every step compared with steel, which adds up over a day on a big spar.

Why go aluminum

Every step up a spar lifts the weight of your spurs. Aluminum shanks are noticeably lighter than steel, and on a long removal or a day of back-to-back takedowns that difference shows up in your knees and hips. The L-shaped pads cup the calf so the load is spread instead of concentrated on a narrow strap, which helps on tall climbs.

Spurs are for removals and emergency rescue only. Gaffing a tree you are pruning wounds it for no reason. Compare other lightweight options in our aluminum spurs section.

Aluminum spurs also suit climbers who need to keep weight down on long climbs or late in the day when legs are tired, and they are easier to carry up and down hillsides to the work site.

Fit, gaffs, and inspection

Set the shank length so the stirrup sits under your arch and the top of the shank sits just below the knee without digging in. Keep the gaffs sharp and correctly shaped, following the maker's sharpening guidance; a dull or badly filed gaff is what causes cut-outs. Use gaff guards whenever the spurs are off your legs.

Before each climb, check gaffs for looseness, cracks, or wear below the limit, and look over straps and pads for cuts and worn buckles. Always climb on spurs with a flipline or lanyard in place, follow ANSI Z133, and get trained before you try spur work.