Spikes

[kram]

Spikes, what do you use and what type of fastening do they have around the foot - have you tried other types?

 

I've used Distel's and a few others, all had worn out leather straps, found them a pain to get on and needed a few adjustments before they were secure for climbing.

 

I want to get my own pair with a different type, likely the webbing buckles.

[Tree monkey 1682]

Think i prefer bashlins,  tried the velcro type and didnt rate them 

[JAG63]

Started off with some Stein cos they were cheap, absolute sh1te. Bashlins are favourite of those I've used.

Leather boot straps, velcro upper work well for me.

Edited 53 minutes ago by JAG63
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[Mark Bolam]

I have carbon Geckos which came with velcro straps top and bottom.

The bottom straps were a pita, so when they wore out I replaced them with webbing and buckles and never looked back.

[Dan Maynard]

52 minutes ago, JAG63 said:

Started off with some Stein cos they were cheap, absolute sh1te.

Me too, but still happy in them. Read elsewhere they suit people with long legs.

 

I'd agree with Mark, velcro upper (big area so secure, adjustable, padded) and buckle lower is best compromise.