Weaver Padded Shank Cover

The Weaver padded shank cover adds padding along the climber shank so the steel or aluminum isn't rubbing the inside of your leg all day. It is a simple comfort upgrade for removal climbers.

Comfort on long climbs

On a long spar or a day of removals, the shank rubs the inside of your calf with every step. A padded cover softens that contact and cuts down on chafing and bruising, which makes a real difference by the end of the week.

Check that the cover suits your shank shape before ordering. More spur parts are in replacement gaffs and parts.

Climbers who wear thin work pants or saw trousers feel shank rub the most. A cover also helps on cold days, when bare metal against the leg is less than pleasant.

When you order parts, note your climber brand, model and roughly when you bought it. Makers revise designs over the years, and that detail is the fastest way to be sure the replacement matches what is on your spurs.

Fitting it right

Fit the cover so it doesn't interfere with the straps, buckles or gaff, and so it can't slide around once the spur is strapped on.

Remove and check under the cover now and then, since it can hide wear or damage on the shank. Inspect spurs before each climb and follow the manufacturer's instructions and ANSI Z133.

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.