Spiking

[L14M]

yea i've taken a few slips, it really doesn't make you wanna like spiking... but whilst i'm still in college i get to try a range of different spikes.

[Dog Tag]

L14m, hated using them at first. Used them today on a very straight coppice type sycamore 70 feet , loads of strong ivy on tree. Without them job would of been a bitch. The more you use them the easier they get. Keep your legs straight and you won't slip.

[john p]

on real skinny trees i will run flip line over itself round tree(if that makes sense),then if you slip it will choke straight away

[Rob D]

Bricked myself when I first started spiking - and it doesn't help when they occasionally kick out but you do get used to it the more you do it.

 

Stick at it

[L14M]

cheers for all the tips and info guys, much appreciated.

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on real skinny trees i will run flip line over itself round tree(if that makes sense),then if you slip it will choke straight away

 

thats a mint tip John,will try that one next time im on it

[eddiegts]

Love using them when working on the rail I had them on all day every day.

[David Goss]

Spikes are ace!!!!

 

Its just a shame that these days people get worked up about use spiking trees that are being retained.

 

Back in the day your spikes went on with your harness.

 

glad we progressed and good climbing skill comes into it now

 

totally agree, i will sometimes use em on rough barked trees (monterey pine etc)if time is against me,cant even notice where youve been. I expect to get shot down in flames now!!

 

Saying nuffin:sneaky2:

 

Anyway for the OP, you will get used to them eventually. The spindly slim stuff can be difficult to get a good balance but once you get the hang of them you will wonder why you didnt like them in the first place. Keep at it and it will become easier with practice:thumbup1:

[David Goss]

i always wrap my strap round the shank aswell when fastening seems to stop alot of movement and discomfort!

 

I really am glad you do that because that is what your supposed to do:sneaky2:

[skyhuck]

glad we progressed and good climbing skill comes into it now

 

 

 

 

:001_rolleyes:I was waiting for some one to miss the joke