why are spikes so expensive???

[Ian C]

are pruning spikes cheaper

 

Yes cos they have rubber spikes.

[WorcsWuss]

I have those monkey metal spurs. I would question how the hell they would get broken.... ! At the time though they were all I could afford and I have to say, seem to do the job. Like I say, not pretty though....!

Unless I hear any horror stories it will be the Harkie ali spikes when I can scrape together some cash.

[Matthew Storrs]

mate of mine has carbon spikes with big velcro band straps, very very comfy, but i don't think they are expected to last that long.

[Ian C]

I have those monkey metal spurs. I would question how the hell they would get broken.... ! At the time though they were all I could afford and I have to say, seem to do the job. Like I say, not pretty though....!

Unless I hear any horror stories it will be the Harkie ali spikes when I can scrape together some cash.

 

They simply snapped as he was in a tree, i have pics and there is rust already there at the place of failure! there crap metal simple as that, i would throw em in the bin asap. my lad slid and grazed both arms but could of been so much worse.

 

Simple rule, cheap normally eaquals rubbish.!

[WorcsWuss]

Presumably it was round one of the holes for adjusting the height? The build quality is VERY questionable I must admit. I'll keep a close eye on them until I can afford some nice ones...

[Ian C]

Presumably it was round one of the holes for adjusting the height? The build quality is VERY questionable I must admit. I'll keep a close eye on them until I can afford some nice ones...

 

No it was just above the gaff on the main shank! i have pics if you want to see.

[Johny Walker]

No it was just above the gaff on the main shank! i have pics if you want to see.

 

post away:001_smile:

[Ian C]

pics of said piles of crap.

[Johny Walker]

pics of said piles of crap.

 

that 1, for the hse to deal with

[VEG]

looking at that break it looks like there was a flaw in the metal. Not what you need when up a tree using a saw