Buckingham Steel Climbers with Shin Cups

Buckingham Steel Climbers with Shin Cups combine Buckingham steel climbing spurs with shin cups. Steel shanks are tough and forgiving, which is why many removal crews keep a set on the truck.

Steel spurs for removal work

Steel climbers weigh more than aluminum, but they shrug off the knocks of daily removal work: being thrown in a truck box, kicked against a trunk, or used on hardwoods with thick bark. Buckingham's steel climbers use adjustable shanks and replaceable tree gaffs so you can keep them in service for years.

Shin cups are rigid pads that wrap the front of the lower leg. They spread your weight across the shin and keep the shank from rolling, so you feel more locked in when standing on the gaffs for a long cut.

Fit, gaffs, and safety

Adjust the shank so the top sits just below the knee joint, and wear a stiff, supportive boot that fits the stirrup well. Keep gaffs sharpened to the correct profile and replace them when worn short or bent. Browse other Buckingham steel spurs to compare pad options.

When you order, have your calf length and boot style in mind: the shank should end just below the knee, and the stirrup should sit under the arch of a boot with a defined heel. Store the climbers with gaff guards on, wipe off sap and moisture after use, and sharpen with a hand file to the original profile. A grinder can overheat the gaff and soften the steel.

Spurs belong on removals and on trees that are coming down, not on trees you are pruning. Inspect gaffs, straps, and pads before each use, follow the manufacturer's instructions, and get proper training before you climb on spikes.