Klein Climber Barrel Sleeves and Bolts (Replacement)

These Klein climber barrel sleeves and bolts replace the fasteners on Klein climbers when they are worn, stripped, or lost. Keeping the hardware tight and in good condition is part of keeping a set of spurs safe to climb on.

Why spur hardware matters

Climbing spurs take a beating with every step, and the fasteners on them loosen, wear, or get lost over time. A loose or damaged fastener can let parts shift when you are weighting the spur on a removal.

Barrel sleeves and bolts are a cheap fix that keeps a good set of climbers in service. Browse other replacement gaffs and parts for gaffs, straps, and pads.

Many experienced climbers keep a small bag of spare spur hardware in the truck, since a single missing bolt can sideline a set of climbers in the middle of a job. Checking and replacing these parts is also a good moment to look at the gaffs for sharpness and correct profile.

Replacement and inspection

Use parts made for your specific Klein climber model, tighten them as the manufacturer directs, and check them again after the first climb. Do not substitute generic hardware.

Before every climb, check the shanks, gaffs, straps, and fasteners for cracks, bends, wear, and looseness. Spurs are for removals and emergency access only, never for pruning live trees. Life-support gear must meet the applicable standard and the manufacturer's instructions, be inspected before every climb, and be used only by trained climbers working to ANSI Z133.