Climbing spikes/irons

[Guss109]

Hi guys can anyone recommend some cheapish spikes as looking for a pair but don't have a lot of cash to spare at the mo. Or if any one has a set gathering dust and fancys selling them give us a shout please

[Ewan Murray]

have a look on ebay there are a few pairs on there if your looking for a cheap pair

[Guss109]

Good point but I'm Allways a bit wary about eBay as there is some right crap being flogged on there

[WorcsWuss]

I bought cheap spikes.... this is what I found...

 

I bought the cheapo blue ones off eBay. Apart from the obvious shortcomings of buying cheap, they're functional bits of kit, until they snap and leave me hugging the trunk.

When that will happen I don't know, so until then I carry on, in some discomfort, regardless...

 

What I should have done is stuck another hundred quid to the job and bought some Distels, because that's what I need really. They're more comfortable, better built, lighter and will last.

 

If you can find some Buckinghams or similar on eBay, and they do come up, get them. If not, save a bit more and buy something decent. Even if you only spike occasionally you'll still feel you made the right decision.....

 

If you REALLY DO want some cheap spikes I'll sell you mine....!

[nz paul]

Im buying some new ones next week and will have a pair of bashlins that i could possibly sell on.The current contract im on requires them pretty much all day everday so am investing in some new ones.

[Frankie Lawrence]

Spikes are the best bit of kit around but having an uncomfortable pair is useless you could be spending a few hours on a pole a day I can't be dealing with a few hours of pain.

 

Buy good buy once they will last you years and years!

[Nick Waring]

I've used cheap uncomfortable spikes, it isnt fun. As Frankie said, buy good buy once.

 

I just bought myself some Distel Gecko Aluminium ones from Fr Jones, and am looking forward to trying them out next week!

[Mark Bolam]

Ditto Frankie.

[tuttle]

on ebay, only buy new/used kliens or bashlins.

 

don't buy the new unbranded rubbish.

 

avg is £65, some hit £120ish

[Guss109]

I hear what your saying about buying decent ones but cash is tight as got the first nipper due in a few weeks (how much do buggys ect cost:sneaky2:) I'm just looking for a pair to tide me over really.