Edelrid Talon Replacement Cuff System

Edelrid Talon replacement cuffs let you renew the upper cuff and strap system on a pair of Talon spurs once the padding has packed down or the straps are worn. Swapping cuffs is far cheaper than a new set of spurs when the shanks and gaffs are still in good shape.

When to replace spur cuffs

Cuffs take a beating. Sweat, sap, and rubbing against bark break down padding and stretch straps, and a cuff that has packed flat no longer spreads load across your calf. You notice it as rubbing, a shank that rotates when you set a gaff, or sore shins after a removal day.

If the shanks are straight and the gaffs are sharp and within the manufacturer's wear limits, new cuffs bring the spurs back to a good working fit. Confirm you have Talon spurs before ordering, since cuff systems are model specific.

Fresh cuffs also make the spurs safer to use. A cuff that holds the shank firmly against the leg helps each gaff go in straight and stay set, which matters most when you are tired late in a long removal and your footwork starts to slip.

Fitting and checks

Follow Edelrid's instructions to remove the old cuffs and install the new ones, and make sure every fastener is secure before you climb. Adjust strap height so the top of the shank sits just below the knee without pressing into it. Find gaffs and other spare parts in our replacement gaffs and parts section.

Spurs are for removals and rescue, not pruning live trees. Inspect cuffs, straps, shanks, and gaffs before every use, and climb on spurs only after proper training and with a lanyard and climbing line rigged to the standard.