Finding Tree Climbing Spikes
Tree climbing spikes are incredibly important when it comes to climbing up trees – or telephone poles, or electricity poles, for that matter. The spikes are attached to your climbing shoes, typically by the use of straps. There are many different brands, from Sherril to Davey. Sometimes, the brand name is less important than the specific kind of spikes you need. Climbing is no joke, after all, and safety needs to be your ultimate aim, no matter why you are climbing.
If you work in a nursery – for plants and trees, of course, not for babies – then you probably have use for these spikes. You may need them when you are planting new seeds, you may need them for trimming and cutting the larger trees. In this case, you are going to want to choose spikes that will not damage the bark of your sapling trees. Do not worry, there are definitely spikes for that. It may be necessary here to use climbing shoes with shorter spikes. Then again, if some of the trees in the nursery have thick, wide bark, you will need longer spikes. Shorter ones are designed for trees which are only semi thick. If you have been planting, they may be more ideal as well, due to the fact that they are only about one inch long, so they will not disturb any of the seeds in the ground.
People who work for tree trimming and cutting services will have to make a choice between the length of their spikes as well. It all depends on the trees you will be climbing, whether or not you will be working with stump trees, and things of that nature. Regardless, it is always important to make sure you choose the right spike for the right tree, to avoid damage. We are not talking solely about damaging a tree either. Using the wrong spikes on the wrong tree could lead to accidents for the climber as well. In a best case scenario, you could break or sprain a bone; in the worst case, you might have to get surgery due to the injuries you receive – and no one wants to have to have surgery due to an injury on the job. That is why, yes, you even need spikes when working with a tricky stump.
People who work with telephone or electrical services which involve climbing the appropriate poles use spikes as well. Here, your choice of spikes is even more important, due to the fact that you will often be climbing relatively skinny poles with virtually no bark.
No matter what, you always need to make sure that your straps are secure and that they fit you well. This is especially true for people who are climbing as a means of recreation. If you are not experienced with climbing, then it is always recommended that you use longer tree climbing spikes. Rest assured, brands like Sherril and Davey both have a wide selection from which you can choose. There are no doubt people who will be able to help you during the purchasing process as well.
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