Buckingham Adjustable Climber Sleeve for Steel Climbers

This Buckingham adjustable climber sleeve replaces the adjustable upper section on Buckingham steel climbers, so you can set the shank height to your leg again. It is a parts-level fix that keeps a good set of spurs in service.

When to replace the sleeve

The adjustable sleeve takes a beating, and worn or bent holes, stripped hardware or a sleeve that won't lock at the right height mean it is time for a new one. A shank that sits too high digs into the back of the knee; too low and the spur feels sloppy. Getting the height right is as much about safety as comfort.

Confirm your climber model before ordering, since sleeves are not universal between brands or even between product lines. Browse other parts in replacement gaffs and parts.

Fitting tips

Fit the sleeve with the correct Buckingham screws, tighten to snug, and check that the shank cannot slip under load. Set the height so the top of the shank sits a little below the knee with your boot on.

After any repair, inspect the whole spur, including gaffs, straps and pads, before climbing. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and ANSI Z133, and if anything about the repair is in doubt, have a qualified person check it or retire the spur.

If you share spurs between climbers of different heights, a sleeve in good condition matters even more, because it gets adjusted often. Spur parts are cheap next to a fall or a lost day. Keep a small kit in the climbing bag with a file, a gauge, spare screws and a strap, so a worn part gets swapped at the truck instead of nursed through the rest of the job.